December 16th 2024.
The recent season of Wolf Hall had viewers captivated by the incredible performance of Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell. The BBC drama, based on Hilary Mantel's popular trilogy, follows the controversial statesman as he navigates the treacherous court of King Henry VIII. After a long wait, the second season, which covers the events of Mantel's 2020 novel The Mirror and the Light, finally returned last month. However, the season came to an end after just six episodes, leaving viewers wanting more.
Fans took to social media to express their love for the show, with many praising it as one of the best historical dramas from the BBC. Mark Rylance's portrayal of Cromwell was particularly praised, with viewers in awe of his astounding performance. @paperback_fox tweeted, "The ending of #WolfHall was utterly heartbreaking. Mark Rylance was just astounding, he owned that role from day 1... Just brilliant, I will miss him as Cromwell." @llygad_y_nos echoed this sentiment, saying, "Just finished the final episode of #WolfHall and my throat hurts from crying. What an incredible production. Mark Rylance is such a sublime actor."
Even critics were left enraptured by Wolf Hall, with the second season receiving a rare perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The first season also received high praise, with a 98% score from 53 critics. It's clear that both seasons of Wolf Hall have been highly acclaimed.
The second season, set in May 1536, was written by Academy Award nominee Peter Straughan and directed by Peter Kosminsky. It follows Cromwell as he emerges from the aftermath of Queen Anne's beheading and establishes himself as a powerful figure in politics. Meanwhile, King Henry VIII experiences brief happiness with his third wife, Jane. Joining the cast are Dame Harriet Walter as Lady Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury, Timothy Spall as the Duke of Norfolk, and Alex Jennings as Stephen Gardiner.
The original cast of Wolf Hall included actors such as Mark Gatiss and the late Bernard Hill, whose portrayals of prominent figures in the court were highly praised. The show is based on Hilary Mantel's trilogy, which charts the rise and fall of Cromwell as he becomes one of the most influential figures in the English Reformation. The final novel in the series, The Mirror and the Light, was published in 2020, just two years before Mantel's passing at the age of 70.
Wolf Hall is available to stream on BBC iPlayer, so if you haven't watched it yet, now is the perfect time to catch up on this critically acclaimed drama. If you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, be sure to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
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