101 minSeason 1 • Episode 2
LatestMary's son James finally succeeds to the English and Scottish throne after the death of the childless Elizabeth but is faced with growing discontent from the Catholics culminating in an attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the houses of Parliament and kill the king.
Mini series depicting the turbulent and bloody reigns of Scottish monarchs Mary, Queen of Scots and her son King James VI of Scotland who became King James I of England and foiled the Gunpowder Plot.
Acting
Poésy and Carlyle eat every scene, no crumbs left
Costume
Velvet and ruffs so lush you'll weep
Production
BBC money on full display, surprisingly cinematic
Clémence Poésy
Mary Queen of Scotts
Robert Carlyle
King James I
Catherine McCormack
Elizabeth I of England
Michael Fassbender
Guy Fawkes
Richard Coyle
Catesby
Paul Nicholls
Lord Darnley
Gary Lewis
John Knox
Tim McInnerny
Cecil
Emilia Fox
Lady Margaret
Richard Harrington
Thomas Percy
Julian Firth
Peers the Parliamentarian
Michael Nardone
Lord Ruthven
Sam Troughton
Thomas Winter
Rupert Procter
Lord Monteagle
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Michael Fassbender's first major screen role before Hunger and 300 made him ubiquitous.
Released the same year V for Vendetta began production, creating accidental dueling Guy Fawkes pop culture moments.
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