Mary & George tells the story of a mother and son – and Jaakko I.
Mary Villiers figured out how to get into power with the help of her son George. Skyshowtime
In the new psychological drama series, a time traveling king is made Jaakko I’s and of VI to the court and the beginning of the 17th century. Mary & George series is based on of Benjamin Woolley to the information book The King’s Assassin: The Fatal Affair of George Villiers and James I – and is inspired by true events.
Mary Villiers (1570–1632) is of George Villiers (1592–1628) mother. She is an intelligent, ambitious and calculating woman who trains her middle son to seduce the king. King James I of England (1566–1625) was also King James VI of Scotland. He was known to have an eye for young, handsome men. One of the ones left in the history books is Robert Carr and another George Villiers. Jaako’s love letters to George have survived to this day.
Described as charismatic, George Villiers Michiel Jansz. in van Mierevelt’s painting. PAINTING / Alamy Stock Photo, All Over Press
In the series, mother Mary, who seeks power, succeeds in her efforts, and George really becomes the king’s lover. The position is also noted with high-ranking titles: George will eventually be named the Duke of Buckingham.
The men really got to know each other in 1614, when George was 21 years old. Jaakko was 26 years older than her.
Jaakko is said to have had an insatiable thirst for quality wines, good company and handsome men. incamerastock / Alamy Stock Photo, All Over Press
When the ruthless scheming has paid off, the Villiers rise to the center of the court and become the most influential family in England. But at the same time as George’s position improves, the relationship between him and Mary, who controls the whole scheme behind the scenes, becomes difficult. George wants to prove that he is more than just a lover. He wants to leave his mark on history, regardless of the consequences. The translation of Woolley’s information book gives an indication of these consequences: The King’s Assassination – The deadly affair between George Villiers and James I.
Julianne Moore plays Mary Villiers. SKY UK, Skyshowtime
Marya is acting Julianne Moore, who is also one of the series’ executive producers. See you in George Nicholas Galitzineand Tony Curran is Jaakko. Other roles include, among other things Nicola Walker and Adrian Rawlins.
Mary Villiers outlived two of her children. One of them was George. All Over Press
Mary Villiers had four children. George had an older sister Susan, an older brother John and a younger brother Christopher. SKY UK, Skyshowtime
Mary & George today on Skyshowtime. See all TV programs and broadcast times in Telku’s TV guide.