The White Princess

Set after the Wars of the Roses, The White Princess follows Elizabeth of York after she becomes the wife of Henry Tudor, who takes the crown as Henry VII. The series tracks how Elizabeth must balance family loyalties and public duty as old rivalries and court intrigues keep resurfacing. Life at court is tense, with plots, betrayals and alliances shaping the fragile peace between York and Lancaster. As queen she manages expectations from her mother, rival nobles and a suspicious husband, while protecting her children's claim to the throne. She must shape public image, reconciling private loyalties.

Released in 2017, the series is adapted from Philippa Gregory's novel and stars Jodie Comer, Jacob Collins-Levy, Rebecca Benson, Essie Davis and Kenneth Cranham in key roles. It reached international audiences via broadcasters and digital platforms worldwide.

The White Princess didn't rack up major awards, though critics and viewers often singled out the acting and production values. Press and online commentators highlighted cast chemistry and period detail, and Jodie Comer's early television work here helped raise her profile before later breakout roles.

Within period drama circles the series reinforced appetite for Tudor-era stories and spun conversation about succession and royal womanhood. Costume work and set design attracted fans, and the show has been discussed on forums and social media. It followed earlier Gregory adaptations, prompting renewed interest in lesser-known royal women.

Critical response was mixed to positive, with a 7.753/10 vote average from 292 votes reflecting audience appreciation. Reviewers noted strong performances, political intrigue and period detail, while pointing to a deliberate pace and emphasis on dynastic legitimacy, motherhood and survival. Some viewers noted liberties with documented history, which split opinion.