Mary & George

Mary & George
Promotional poster
GenreHistorical drama
Created byD. C. Moore
Based onThe King's Assassin
by Benjamin Woolley
Directed by
Starring
ComposerOliver Coates
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producers
  • Liza Marshall
  • Oliver Hermanus
  • Sam Hoyle
  • D. C. Moore
  • Julianne Moore
Production companies
Original release
NetworkSky Atlantic (UK)
Starz (U.S. and Canada)
Release5 March 2024 (2024-03-05)

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.