While Jonathan Rhys Meyers doesn't leave a strong impression as King Henry VIII. The main problem so far lies with the acting. It's not groundbreaking like "Masters of Horror" or particularly original like "Dexter", but it's more competently written and produced than previous network dramas like "Huff". Judging from the pilot episode, "The Tudors" falls somewhere in between quality wise. Some series have proved successful ("Masters of Horror", "Weeds", "Dexter") while others have floundered ("Huff", "The Underground"). "The Tudors" is one of many Showtime series to pop up recently in the network's attempt to become the next HBO. Those looking for comparisons to what actually happened are better off looking elsewhere. That said, I am judging this pilot episode of "The Tudors" based on its artistic merits and entertainment value alone, not its historical content. I know what was taught when I was in high school and little else. First and foremost, I am not a history buff.
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