The award-winning BBC period drama Wolf Hall, based on Hilary Mantel's best-selling novels, has earned a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from viewer reviews. The show, which first aired in 2015, chronicles the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII.
What Is Wolf Hall About?
Adapted from the novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, the series centres on Thomas Cromwell's meteoric ascent to power. It opens with his rise under Henry VIII and follows his triumph in dissolving the king's marriage to Catherine of Aragon. The six-episode debut season took the world by storm, and viewers continue to discover its enduring appeal.
Award-Winning Acclaim
The show received eight nominations at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards and won Best Miniseries or Television Film at the Golden Globes in 2015. One viewer said: "This is one of the best period pieces I've ever seen. It masterfully captured the lives of the characters at the time, and I was glued to the screen for every second of it."
Star-Studded Cast
The impressive ensemble cast includes Claire Foy as Anne Boleyn, Damian Lewis as Henry VIII, and Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell. Another fan commented: "Peter Straughan is one of the best writers ever. Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis and Claire Foy are phenomenal in every second of it."
Two Binge-Worthy Seasons
The second series continues after Anne's execution and charts Cromwell's continued ascent before Henry's subsequent marriages to Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves, ultimately leading to Cromwell's downfall and execution. The second series also achieved a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, while the first series scored 99%. One viewer said: "Absolutely astounding! This show was incredible, and the performances made me feel like I was witnessing the actual events."
All episodes of Wolf Hall are available to stream now for free on BBC iPlayer.
