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Episode 3: Defiance

Season 2 Episode 3 | 53m 05s

Rebels in the North demand Cromwell’s head and a return to the old Catholic ways. With King Henry VIII beginning to contemplate his chief adviser’s failings, Cromwell withdraws from court and receives unexpected news from across the sea.

Aired: 04/05/25 | Expires: 04/20/25
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Rebels in the North demand Cromwell’s head and a return to the old Catholic ways.
The cast and crew discuss the historic locations where they filmed the series.
A secret marriage brings scandal to court.
The cast break down which characters are allies and which are enemies in King Henry VIII's court.
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Fortune’s wheel turns as Cromwell finally finds himself in Henry’s crosshairs.
Cromwell brings Anne of Cleves to England to be Henry’s new wife.
The birth of a prince comes at a terrible price and Cromwell must help the King remarry.
A secret marriage brings scandal to court.
In the wake of Anne’s execution, the King weds Jane Seymour.
Learn why Henry instructs Cromwell to rid him of his second queen.
See why Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour.
Follow Cromwell’s actions when Anne gives birth to a girl, not the longed-for male heir.
See why Cromwell’s enemies keep a close watch on him after Henry’s marriage to Anne.
Learn why Cromwell remains in London after Wolsey is forced to move to York.