The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Looking for a drama that respects your time, available in the US on BritBox Amazon Channel? The Six Wives of Henry VIII is a real answer. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 14 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Keith Michell anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. Available now on BritBox Amazon Channel — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Six Wives of Henry VIII earns its spot. The writing in The Six Wives of Henry VIII treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. A six-episode dramatisation of Henry VIII's relationships with each of his six wives. Each episode, with a different writer, is devoted to one wife, and is a complete play in itself. Keith Michell and Anthony Quayle lead a cast doing genuinely serious work here. It was aired in 1970. What elevates The Six Wives of Henry VIII is a refusal to let any character off the hook too easily. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Fans of Wolf Hall will recognise the sensibility here immediately. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Keith Michell carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

The Six Wives of Henry VIII wrapped up in 1970, created by Maurice Cowan — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.