Between disestablishmentarianism and going to war with the north, today has a real 1530s vibe... 😏
Not really trying at all in making a serious historical point; just want an excuse for Henry Cavill gifs...
And, of course, Rhys Meyers...
Anyway, I think we all know what trash period drama I’ll be rewatching once I give up on dissertation marking for the night... 😏
Remembering that the Tudors also has a couple of quite endearing though problematic gay/queer side-plots. That served, in the end, to prove the rule that in so much popular culture, The Gays Must Meet A Tragic End...

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