Mary & George
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| Genre | Historical drama |
| Created by | D. C. Moore |
| Based on | The King's Assassin by Benjamin Woolley |
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| Composer | Oliver Coates |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
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| Network | Sky Atlantic (UK) Starz (U.S. and Canada) |
| Release | 5 March 2024 |
Mary & George is a British television historical drama created by D. C. Moore. The show is based on Benjamin Woolley's non-fiction book The King's Assassin (2017), which explores the complex relationship between James VI and I and George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham. Directed by Oliver Hermanus, Alex Winckler, and Florian Cossen, the series delves into the intrigue and power dynamics of 17th-century England, highlighting the personal and political consequences of their affair.
Mary & George premiered on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom on 5 March 2024, and later debuted on Starz in the United States on 5 April 2024.