The date of both events was July 28, 1540.
By the time of his fifth marriage, Henry VIII was 49, while Catherine was only 17.
The French ambassador described the well-liked Catherine as “delightful” (viaThe History of England).
This artistic choice transcends mere historical recounting it elevatesWolf Hallto the level of prestige drama.
The cyclical nature of the show emphasizes this, but it is not the only way they are mirrored.
As Norfolk identifies in the episode, Henry is quick to discard people.
Wolf Hall has Cromwell haunted by Boleyn’s death.
In Cromwell’s case, the scene was set for Henry becoming impatient with him in the previous episode.
Wolf Hall is a historical drama series starring Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell. Set in the early 16th century, it chronicles Cromwell’s rise to power in the court of King Henry VIII, played by Damian Lewis. The series is an adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novels “Wolf Hall” and “Bring Up the Bodies,” depicting the political maneuvers and personal drama of the Tudor era.
