Mary & George returns with a new episode, “The Hunt,” airing on Starz on Friday April 12. In this instalment, Mary resorts to drastic measures to boost her son George’s chances of impressing King James I. She aims to oust the king’s favourite, Sir Somerset, and secures an audience with Queen Anne to promote her son.
This second episode continues the story of Mary’s manipulation as she plots to remove King James’ favourite, Sir Somerset, to make way for her son. Mary asks for an audience with Queen Anne, played by Trine Dyrholm, to further her plan.
The series is inspired by a scandalous true story and stars Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine as Mary and George Villiers, a power-hungry mother and son who scheme to seduce King James I, played by Tony Curran.
The limited series, consisting of seven episodes, premiered on April 5 in the US, with new episodes airing weekly on Fridays. The show has been well-received, particularly for its compelling story and stellar performances, including Moore’s portrayal of a woman with no autonomy, seeking power through her son.
Mary & George is directed by Oliver Hermanus and is based on the nonfiction book *The King’s Assassin* by Benjamin Woolley.
Mary & George: The Hunt airs on Starz at 9.00 pm on Friday, April 12, 2024.
