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The Worst Episodes of Becoming Elizabeth

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The Worst Episodes of Becoming Elizabeth

The fascinating story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen, Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual...
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Becoming Elizabeth Season 1 Episode 1 - Keep Your Knife Bright
    7.1/10(272 votes)

    #1 - Keep Your Knife Bright

    S1:E1

    Following the death of Henry VIII, his three children; Mary, Elizabeth and Edward are now pawns in a dangerous game as the English court is plunged into a race for control of the new England they find themselves in.

    Director:Justin Chadwick
    Writer:Anya Reiss

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  2. Becoming Elizabeth Season 1 Episode 2 - You Cannot Keep the Birds From Flying Over Your Head
    7.3/10(193 votes)

    #2 - You Cannot Keep the Birds From Flying Over Your Head

    S1:E2

    Christmas at court, and a controversial masque leaves Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary at odds. Elizabeth finds herself in the middle as Mary demands she come live with her.

    Director:Justin Chadwick
    Writer:Anya Reiss

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  3. Becoming Elizabeth Season 1 Episode 3 - Either Learn or Be Silent
    7.4/10(184 votes)

    #3 - Either Learn or Be Silent

    S1:E3

    The Lord Protector’s plan for peace between the siblings only causes Catherine and Thomas to accelerate their own, using Elizabeth’s 15th birthday as cover.

    Director:Justin Chadwick
    Writer:Anya Reiss

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  4. Becoming Elizabeth Season 1 Episode 5 - Necessity Compels Me to Plague You
    7.4/10(145 votes)

    #4 - Necessity Compels Me to Plague You

    S1:E5

    Elizabeth is determined to not fall into the same traps she did when last she was at Chelsea. While the court has been rocked by Mary’s defiance, the Lord Somerset is still more concerned with the war in Scotland.

    Director:Udayan Prasad
    Writer:Anna Jordan

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  5. Becoming Elizabeth Season 1 Episode 7 - To Laugh, To Lie, To Flatter, To Face
    7.5/10(129 votes)

    #5 - To Laugh, To Lie, To Flatter, To Face

    S1:E7

    There is a new Lord Protector and Mary and Elizabeth both find themselves at the mercy of the new regime and their zealous little brother.

    Director:Catherine Morshead
    Writer:Anya Reiss

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  6. Becoming Elizabeth Season 1 Episode 4 - Lighten Our Darkness
    7.6/10(174 votes)

    #6 - Lighten Our Darkness

    S1:E4

    Having been sent away from Catherine and Thomas' household, Elizabeth is amongst strangers in the house of Kat's brother-in-law Antony Denny, and terrified of anyone finding out her secrets from Chelsea Place.

    Director:Udayan Prasad
    Writer:Suhayla El Bushra

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  7. Becoming Elizabeth Season 1 Episode 6 - What Cannot Be Cured
    7.7/10(144 votes)

    #7 - What Cannot Be Cured

    S1:E6

    Both Elizabeth and Somerset face the consequences of Thomas’ actions, while Mary finds that she is the only family member that the king can now trust.

    Director:Udayan Prasad
    Writer:Emily Ballou

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  8. Becoming Elizabeth Season 1 Episode 8 - To Death We Must Stoop
    7.7/10(141 votes)

    #8 - To Death We Must Stoop

    S1:E8

    With the king sick, court fears he will be succeeded by one of his sisters, but which sister?

    Director:Catherine Morshead
    Writer:Anya Reiss

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Keep Your Knife Bright" is the worst rated episode of "Becoming Elizabeth". It scored 7.1/10 based on 272 votes. Directed by Justin Chadwick and written by Anya Reiss, it aired on 6/12/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "You Cannot Keep the Birds From Flying Over Your Head".