What have we done to deserve Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine?
What it's about
England, 17th century. Hoping to make her family richer and more titled, Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham molds her beautiful second son George into a courtier influential enough to seduce King James I.
The take
After the likes of The Favourite six years ago, modern historical portrayals have now become more interested in the salacious side of real life deceased nobles, focusing on the sex, gore, and violence, so it’s unsurprising that James I, who was unpopular in part due to his alleged homosexuality, would eventually be depicted. Mary & George depicts this from the perspective of those who sought his favor, and while it is one of many of these modern period pieces, it is well done, with fantastic performances from the cast, and all the costumed social climbing that we enjoy. Mary & George is just great television.
What stands out
Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine are a formidable mother-son duo whose toxic chemistry makes their scheming partnership feel so entertaining. It’s honestly a surprising, but fitting, casting decision.
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