: Some reviewers, like those at IndieWire , praised it as a "searing examination of the politics of the time," while Common Sense Media felt it leaned more toward "soapy melodrama".
The STARZ series Becoming Elizabeth (2022) focuses on the volatile adolescent years of the future Queen Elizabeth I following the death of King Henry VIII. Becoming Elizabeth - Season 1
Critics and viewers have offered varied perspectives on the first season: : Some reviewers, like those at IndieWire ,
: A major focus of Season 1 is the manipulative relationship between a young Elizabeth and Thomas Seymour, which TV Insider described as a "lusty bodice-ripper" take on history. : Some reviewers
: The Hollywood Reporter highlighted it as a "smartly crafted portrait of royal intrigue," noting its visual style and focus on self-preservation.