The story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII. Based on the Philippa Gregory book of the same name.
The best episode of "The White Princess" season 1 is "In Bed with the Enemy", rated 7.5/10 from 558 user votes. It was directed by Jamie Payne and written by Emma Frost. "In Bed with the Enemy" aired on 4/16/2017 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Hearts and Minds".
England is in a fractious state as Henry Tudor is set to ascend the throne. Lizzie must fulfill her promise to marry King Henry VII in order to bring peace to the warring nation.
Director: Jamie Payne
Writer: Emma Frost
King Henry VII sets out on Royal Progress, in an attempt to establish himself as the new sovereign, but finds a dangerous, deeply divided kingdom. Lizzie's loyalties are further complicated by the child she is expecting.
Director: Jamie Payne
Writer: Emma Frost
Lizzie struggles through her labor while King Henry's envoys embark on a diplomatic mission to Burgundy, a York stronghold abroad. Lizzie learns she has more in common with her husband than she first imagined.
Director: Jamie Payne
Writer: Emma Frost
The York princesses are strategically married off to strengthen the Tudor cause. When King Henry finds himself back on the battlefield to protect his reign, Lizzie learns that the threats they face may be closer to home.
Director: Alex Kalymnios
Writer: Sarah Dollard, Emma Frost
Lizzie must deal with her mother's defiant defense of the York cause, while the appearance of a boy in Burgundy claiming to be a young prince threatens to further destabilize King Henry's rule.
Director: Alex Kalymnios
Writer: Loren McLaughlan, Amy Roberts
King Henry VII and Lizzie travel to Spain in an attempt to secure their son's betrothal. Meanwhile, unrest has been growing in Burgundy and spills over into an English battle.
Director: Alex Kalymnios
Writer: Alice Nutter, Emma Frost
A pretender to the throne is held captive at court, confounding the Tudors, and creating a new rift in Lizzie and King Henry's marriage. Lizzie faces an impossible choice, and makes a risky move to try to eliminate the threat to her family.
Director: Jamie Payne
Writer: Emma Frost
A final confrontation with the pretender exposes King Henry's weaknesses, while Lizzie confronts new demons and old curses.
Director: Jamie Payne
Writer: Sarah Phelps