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  • Starz
  • May 4, 2019
  • Starz
  • May 4, 2019

Summary The third series based on the Philippa Gregory's Tudor dynasty novels focuses on Catherine of Aragon (Charlotte Hope) as she arrives to marry Prince Arthur, only to have him die suddenly. With her future in doubt, she seeks to solidify her position with her husband's brother, Prince Harry (Ruairi O’Connor), the future King Henry VIII.

  • Starz
  • May 4, 2019
  • Starz
  • May 4, 2019
The Spanish Princess
Season 1
Season Premiere: May 4, 2019
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
73
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 12 User Ratings
4.9
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Summary The third series based on the Philippa Gregory's Tudor dynasty novels focuses on Catherine of Aragon (Charlotte Hope) as she arrives to marry Prince Arthur, only to have him die suddenly. With her future in doubt, she seeks to solidify her position with her husband's brother, Prince Harry (Ruairi O’Connor), the future King Henry VIII.

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Episode 1 • May 4, 2019 • 55 m
The New World
Catherine of Aragon arrives in England to wed Prince Arthur, heir to the English throne, in a marriage contract intended to forge an alliance between the two nations.
Episode 2 • May 12, 2019 • 57 m
Fever Dream
Catherine is one step closer to the English throne with her marriage to Arthur but must navigate the challenges of a new relationship and a new court.
Episode 3 • May 19, 2019 • 54 m
An Audacious Plan
Catherine remains determined to become England's future Queen and makes plans to marry Prince Harry. Lizzie has a troubling premonition following a complicated labor.
Episode 4 • May 26, 2019 • 56 m
The Battle for Harry
As the nation mourns Lizzie's passing and Catherine works to secure her marriage to Harry, Henry shocks the family by announcing his intention to honor his wife's dying wish.
Episode 5 • Jun 2, 2019 • 56 m
Heart Versus Duty
Catherine is faced with a dilemma - marry King Henry Tudor and immediately become Queen of England - or find a way to refuse and hold out for Harry.
Episode 6 • Jun 9, 2019 • 55 m
A Polite Kidnapping
The English throne seems within Catherine's reach, but an unfortunate twist of fate means that her future now lies in the hands of her unstable older sister.
Episode 7 • Jun 16, 2019 • 54 m
All is Lost
The whole country is suffering - Catherine is barely recognizable as the 'Spanish Princess' and Maggie is destitute, but Catherine is determined not to abandon her destiny.
Episode 8 • Jun 23, 2019 • 1 h
Destiny
The fate of England hangs in the balance when the Tudor family is rocked by tragedy. Catherine risks everything to find out if Harry still loves her.

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
73
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50% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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50% Mixed
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100
May 1, 2019
One of The Spanish Princess’ greatest achievements is making Catherine’s journey to England and her early days with Arthur in the Tudor court one that feels intimate and personal in scope. ... The Spanish Princess wonderfully makes us want to follow her wherever she leads.
By Allison Keene FULL REVIEW
90
May 5, 2019
Gripping.
By Lorraine Ali FULL REVIEW

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50% Negative
6 Ratings

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Mixed or Average Based on 12 User Ratings
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42% Positive
5 Ratings
8% Mixed
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50% Negative
6 Ratings

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70
May 5, 2019
If you can push yourself through some laughable feminist-baiting scenes, such Catherine's attempt appeal to Prince Harry's innate brutality with an outlandish seduction-by-swordplay tête-à-tête, or the tedious, shoehorned romance between star-crossed attendants Lina and Oviedo, you'll find a worthy story about a sly young woman trying to marry her duty and her desire
By Robyn Bahr FULL REVIEW
60
May 6, 2019
Sadly, I also came away from the first four episodes of The Spanish Princess with the sense that its hats have been crafted with more care than its characters. A few of them do spring to life with more persuasive detail than the others. ... Try as it might, it can’t help slipping back into the story we already know, and although the result is still entertaining, it’s also less original than I might’ve hoped.
By Kathryn VanArendonk FULL REVIEW
60
Apr 22, 2019
It’s hard to imagine anyone outside the core constituency for royals and the games they play finding much of interest in “The Spanish Princess”: Baroque in its attention to detail, but telling its version of history strictly for the fandom.
By Daniel D'Addario FULL REVIEW
42
May 5, 2019
Props to the props department, as well as everyone else designing sets, handling makeup, or crafting wardrobe, but those fundamental elements of a good period drama are the only real reason to spend eight hours with this dull trip back in time.
By Ben Travers FULL REVIEW
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