a few words

Damaris 2022-10-25 08:09:48

At first, I watched it for Jonathan, but in the end I was watching Bishop Wolsey completely. Jonathan's Henry VIII was not likable, and maybe he didn't restore history. He felt that his Henry VIII had completely turned into a power-hungry man. And the monarch driven by beauty, and it is not wise to listen to slander, but the historical Henry VIII is not so. Bishop Sam Neill does a great job, and Bishop has insight from the very beginning, especially when he advised Thomas More that "the king should be told what to do, not what he can do" because "once the lion knows what he is capable of, Our destiny is in danger.” This is what Thomas finally realized. However, although he knew it in his heart, the bishop was not spared in the end. After Thomas was promoted, he refused to accept Henry VIII. He was sent to the guillotine for the Reformation, which was foreshadowed when Thomas and Henry discussed the book Utopia in the first few episodes of the first season.

As an idol drama, this drama is eye-catching enough. At first, I went to see Yan. However, after seeing it, I wanted to explore this history. Yan seems to have become less important, so I will watch it. Disappointed after the first season.

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  • Cardinal Thomas Wolsey: The King commands that you surrender this whole matter into his hands. Otherwise, the court will condemn you.

    Queen Katherine: I am surprised to receive such a request from such a wise and noble man as you. I am but a poor woman, lacking in both wit and understanding. How am I supposed to respond to such a request made to me out of the blue?

    Cardinal Thomas Wolsey: You know perfectly well what the King desires and what he shall have.

    Queen Katherine: All I know, Eminence, is that you, for your own purposes, have kindled this fire. All this time, all these years, I have wondered at your high pride and your vain glory. I have abhorred your voluptuous life and had no regard at all for your presumptuous power and your tyranny! I also know your malice against my nephew, the Emperor. You hate him like a scorpion. And why? Because he would not satisfy your ambition and make you Pope by force.

    Cardinal Thomas Wolsey: Madam, you should never presume to know...

    Queen Katherine: My only satisfaction is that in frustrating you, I hasten your fall from the King's good graces... an outcome I desire above all others.

  • Queen Katherine: [as Katherine is called upon to testify, she falls to her knees at Henry's feet] My Lord. Sir. I beseech you, for all the love that has been between us, let me have justice and right. Give me some pity and compassion, for I am a poor woman, and a stranger, born out of your dominion. I have no friend here, and little counsel. I flee to you as head of justice in this realm. I call to God and all the world to witness that I have been to you a true, humble, and obedient wife, ever comfortable to your will and pleasure. I have loved all those who you have loved, for your sake, whether or not I had cause, whether they be my friends or enemies. By me you have had many children, although it has pleased God to call them from this world. But when you had me at first, I take God as my judge! I was a true maid, without touch of man! And whether or not it be true, I put it to your conscience.