The Tudors (2007)

"The Tudors" is the lavish historical drama that traces Henry VIII's reign through court intrigue and shifting alliances. It also follows the women who orbited his throne. The series built a reputation for pairing its period costumes with plenty of skin. It treated the bedroom as another battlefield for power. Natalie Dormer anchors much of that reputation as Anne Boleyn. Her role turned heads for its blend of ambition and exposure. Perdita Weeks and Katie McGrath add to the parade of court intrigue with their own bared-all turns. Ruta Gedmintas, Gabrielle Anwar, Anna Brewster, and Tamzin Merchant round out the cast. Together they made the show a go-to for royal scandal on screen. The hub holds 10 scenes pulled from across the series. These span nude scenes, topless shots, and full sex scenes. Together they capture why "The Tudors" became shorthand for prestige drama with an explicit edge.