In 17th century England, Mary Villiers molds her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I, intending to gain riches and influence through outrageous schemes.
Mary Villiers plots to change her family's fortunes, but must convince her son George to rise to the occasion.
Mary resorts to drastic measures to help her son impress the king. George attempts to stand out from the crowd.
As Somerset puts George under pressure, Mary must find a way to persevere or risk losing everything.
Mary goes head-to-head with Lady Hatton, while George faces a daunting and dangerous trip to Scotland.
A political crisis is triggered by the return of the legendary Sir Walter Raleigh, driving a wedge between Mary, George and King James.
George risks everything as he navigates the affairs of the state, while Mary faces her own dire consequences.
George and Charles embark on a monumental and historical trip to Spain. Mary attempts one last throw of the dice to ensure absolute power. Series finale.
