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Mary & George S1E1 — The Second Son

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Mary & George•Season 1•Episode 1

The Second Son

7.2/10 · 608 votesMar 5, 202448 min

Ranked #7 of 7 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

To change her family's fortunes, Mary Villiers convinces her son George to take action.

Directed byOliver Hermanus

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Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Mary Villiers

Nicholas Galitzine

Nicholas Galitzine

George Villiers

Tony Curran

Tony Curran

King James I

Mark O'Halloran

Mark O'Halloran

Sir Francis Bacon

Laurie Davidson

Laurie Davidson

Earl of Somerset

Trine Dyrholm

Trine Dyrholm

Queen Anne

Pearl Chanda

Pearl Chanda

Countess Somerset

Amelia Gething

Amelia Gething

Frances Coke

Jacob McCarthy

Jacob McCarthy

Kit Villiers

Alice Grant

Alice Grant

Susan Villiers

Mirren Mack

Mirren Mack

Katherine Villiers

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Oliver Hermanus

Oliver Hermanus

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Dan West

Storyboard Artist

Alexander Dynan

Alexander Dynan

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Second Son" is episode 1 of Mary & George season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 608 votes, ranking #7 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Oliver Hermanus, it aired on March 5, 2024.

Next: E2 · The Hunt Best of Season 1