Mary & George Episode 2 “The Hunt” ends with a major moment for young George Villiers (Nicholas Galitzine) and his king, James I (Tony Curran) — and a key turning point for the Starz show. ...

Tsar Nicholas II was the cousin of King George V, who was the Queen’s grandfather. George V’s mother was Alexandra Princess of Wales, the sister of Nicholas’ mother, Dagmar of Denmark.

While George was in France, his mother was using her new husband’s connections to score a visit from the King. The royal soon proves to be both a recluse and a disappointment.

One of the original momagers, Mary Villiers, knew how to use her son to get wealth, power and prestige. In “Mary & George,” Julianne Moore plays the white ruff-wearing, pushy mom who took ...

Nicholas Galitzine, left, and Julianne Moore pose for photographers upon arrival at the UK premiere of the television series 'Mary and George' in London, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

Nicholas Galitzine may have told his parents that he has a lot of sex scenes in “Mary & George” with both women and men, but that didn’t keep things from getting awkward when his mom and dad ...

Starz drama 'Mary & George' stars Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine as a mother and son scheming their way into the court of King James I.

Set during the reign of King James I in the early 17th century, the series introduces Moore’s Mary Villiers and offers a taste of her ruthlessness in the early going, when her second son, George ...

In “Mary & George,” Julianne Moore plays the white ruff-wearing, pushy mom who took advantage of her son George’s charms to win favor in the court of King James I in 17th century England.

Set during the reign of King James I in the early 17th century, the series introduces Moore’s Mary Villiers and offers a taste of her ruthlessness in the early going, when her second son, George ...