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The Spanish Princess series on STARZ network

novamc1 — Sat, 25 May 2019 11:36:22 GMT

Perhaps this ongoing series has been mentioned here before........not sure.

But if you enjoy historically almost-accurate and significant shows,

this is a good one that I just watched for the first time last night.

Was able to watch the original episodes via "on demand" with Comcast. Now am hooked on future episodes.

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ms traditional — Sat, 25 May 2019 11:42:43 GMT

@novamc1 i am so enjoying too! i did also enjoy "The White Queen" and "The White Princess" mini-series that came before. they are also On Demand on my system if you want to go back and go chronologically.

as others have pointed out not everything is historically accurate, but i find it whets my appetite to learn more.

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PinkyPetunia — Sat, 25 May 2019 12:41:01 GMT

I just watched the latest episode last night On Demand. This third series doesn't captivate me like the 2 earlier ones. The acting is not stellar and I don't care for the actors much. Plus I know how it is going to end (history).

Will probably keep watching when there is nothing else on, though.

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this is my nic — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:00:44 GMT

I've been trying to follow the series, but I'm having difficulty understanding the Spanish accents. I checked and it appears the actress playing the princess is not Spanish, so her accented English is something she had to learn.

The actress playing Henry's grandmother appears quite wrinkled which, evidently, is makeup! Her photo looks much more youthful!

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Mz iMac — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:12:57 GMT

I downloaded the series a few weeks ago. Looking forward to binge watching on a lazy weekend.

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Jayhawk Girl — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:30:56 GMT

I have been watching this, too. The acting is quite lame and I can hardly understand what they’re saying due to bad accents. But, it has entertained me a bit and I recorded the finale last night. I caught the last few episodes of the White Princess. It was pretty good.

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spiderw — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 02:43:28 GMT

I enjoyed the White Queen and White Princess when they were on a few years ago. I am also watching the Spanish Princess and am drawn to it, Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry the VIII. While I know the story about Catherine it is still , for me, a very good series. I don't have any problem understanding anyone as I watch Masterpiece theater all the time and am used to the pronunciations.

The actress who plays the King's mother is an attractive actress as opposed to how she looks in the series and Laura Carmichael from Downton Abby plays Maggie Pole. Great cast entertaining series!

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ms traditional — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:13:01 GMT

@spiderw wrote:
I enjoyed the White Queen and White Princess when they were on a few years ago. I am also watching the Spanish Princess and am drawn to it, Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry the VIII. While I know the story about Catherine it is still , for me, a very good series. I don't have any problem understanding anyone as I watch Masterpiece theater all the time and am used to the pronunciations.

The actress who plays the King's mother is an attractive actress as opposed to how she looks in the series and Laura Carmichael from Downton Abby plays Maggie Pole. Great cast entertaining series!

@spiderw i'm with you! Catherine of Aragon was Henry VIII's main wife - but all her successors usually get the coverage. i enjoyed the punch of the last scene of the finale and its glimpse into the future dynamic of their pairing, and am glad there will be a Season Two.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 06:47:45 GMT

I'm surprised more aren't following this excellent show .... and I thought it was on Reelz ....... huh.

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LogoFan — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:48:55 GMT

I actually enjoyed this series on Starz. Very short season. Next season will not air until 2020. Very hard to recall everything with long breaks in between.

Will have to refresh with On Demand before it starts.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 22:36:34 GMT

@this is my nic wrote:
I've been trying to follow the series, but I'm having difficulty understanding the Spanish accents. I checked and it appears the actress playing the princess is not Spanish, so her accented English is something she had to learn.

The actress playing Henry's grandmother appears quite wrinkled which, evidently, is makeup! Her photo looks much more youthful!

@this is my nic

BOY, she looks familiar ... anyone know her name?

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ms traditional — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 00:23:43 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 Dame Harriet Walter plays Margaret Beaufort

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Mz iMac — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:21:15 GMT

Finished binge watching. Can't wait for S2 next year.

My favorite character - "Lady Grandmother!" Lawdy, she was something else. It sure paid to be the mother of the king as well as grandma to the heirs in the Tutor court.

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I kept comparing the spitfire Catherine in this series to the wimpy religious fanatic Catherine from the series The Tutors.