Ignoring the awful writing, awkward silences and confusing cuts between scenes, this show applauded itself for supposedly being a "new" take on the story of Anne Boleyn, claiming it's never been told properly before and what not. Watching the first episode, I can safely say that nothing has been done differently. Nothing at all. It really isn't worth your time. For a show that wants to be unique and have shock value, they're doing a really good job of copying scenes from The White Princess (slapping), The Spanish Princess (kissing), and The Tudors (the locket, and the iconic "just when my belly is doing its business, I find you wenching with Mistress Seymour!). There is nothing new here at all, besides the shock value of having a black actress play Anne Boleyn who, considering the writing, did a pretty good job in an otherwise terrible role.
Review of Anne Boleyn
