Overview
The reign of Elizabeth I of England and her relationships with the Earl of Leicester and the Earl of Essex.
Trailer
Cast
Helen Mirren
Queen Elizabeth I
Jeremy Irons
Earl of Leicester
Hugh Dancy
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
Ben Pullen
Sir Walter Raleigh
Simon Woods
Gifford
Charlotte Asprey
Frances Walsingham
Diana Kent
Lady Essex
Geoffrey Streatfeild
Sir Anthony Babington
Martin Savage
Stubbs
Douglas Reith
Jude
Douglas Reith
Judge
John McEnery
Jesuit Priest
Toby Salaman
Dr. Lopez
Eddie Redmayne
Southampton
Erick Deshors
Jean de Simier
Ann Firbank
Lady Anne
Will Keen
Francis Bacon
Barbara Flynn
Mary Queen of Scots
Patrick Malahide
Sir Francis Walsingham
Ewen Bremner
King James VI
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Keywords
englandvirginmonarchyroyal familygovernancequeen elizabeth iminiseriesqueen of englandpalace intriguehistorical drama16th century
Seasons
Season 12 episodes2005
Added: 5/14/2026Updated: 6/3/2026