9 posts tagged “jeremy northam”

Sir Thomas More did in fact lose his head this episode and Thomas Cromwell was there every step of the way, watching.  Do you think Cromwell had any remorse over the death of More, or do you think he was plotting More's downfall the entire time?

Attempts to legitimize the King's marriage and increase his power encounter unmovable obstacles such as Sir Thomas More (Jeremy Northam) and Bishop Fisher who insist that only God can be head of the church.  Imprisoned in the Tower of London, they face likely execution unless they take the Oath of Allegiance. 

Meanwhile, Henry's wandering eye continues to roam.

What a tear-jerker of an episode, from two intense mother-daughter moments to the stubbornness of Sir Thomas More refusing to swear the Oath.  Which begs the question, do you think he did the right thing?  Should he have spared his conscience for the sake of his family?