Shown from left to right: Damian Lewis as King Henry VIII and Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell
Internationally acclaimed actor Mark Rylance and Emmy-winner Damian Lewis (“Homeland”) star as Thomas Cromwell and King Henry VIII in this adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novels, which chart the meteoric rise of Cromwell in the Tudor court — from blacksmith’s son to Henry VIII’s closest advisor.
Tuesday
8 p.m.
Episode 1
See how Wolsey’s restoration to the king’s favor lies with the loyal Cromwell.
9 p.m.
Episode 2
Learn why Cromwell remains in London after Wolsey is forced to move to York.
10 p.m.
Episode 3
See why Cromwell’s enemies keep a close watch on him after Henry’s marriage to Anne.
Wednesday
8 p.m.
Episode 4
Follow Cromwell’s actions when Anne gives birth to a girl, not Henry’s longed-for male heir.
9 p.m.
Episode 5
See why Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour.
10 p.m.
Episode 6
Learn why Henry instructs Cromwell to rid him of his second queen.
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