England in the 1520s is on the brink of disaster. If the King dies without a male heir, civil war could ensue. Henry VIII seeks to annul his 20-year marriage and marry Anne Boleyn, but the Pope and most of Europe are opposed. Amidst this impasse, Thomas Cromwell emerges, a unique individual with a mix of charm, bullying tactics, and ambition.
Anne Boleyn's execution is carried out, and Thomas Cromwell navigates the aft...