The Tudors presents the rarely dramatized, tumultuous early years of King Henry VIIIs nearly 40 year, omnipotent reign (1509-1547). In addition to his famous female consorts and 20+ year marriage to Catherine of Aragon to the infamous dalliance with Anne Boleyn, the series delves in to Henrys most notable political relationship and the deconstruction of the Roman Catholic Church in England.