Should you watch The White Queen?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
The White Queen
Series · 2013
Set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, the series is the story of the women caught up in the protracted conflict for the throne of England.
The sides of The White Queen
- Elizabeth Woodville marrying a king in secret
- Three women fighting over the English throne
- The Wars of the Roses seen from the palace
The White Queen is good for you if…
- you like the Wars of the Roses told from inside the court.
- you like mothers and queens plotting to put a son on the throne.
- you like a secret royal marriage that starts a feud.
The White Queen is bad for you if…
- you'd rather not watch sex scenes, or you watch with others.
- you want big battle scenes, not palace intrigue.
About: ambition · motherhood · loyalty
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