And superb writing by Hilary Mantell.

Funny how God and Christianity are mentioned regularly but there is little empathy among any if these people who are involved in executions and fight like rats in a sack. There weren't many people to like in the series

The long interrogation scene was potentially dull but in fact totally riveting. All the acting was superb but he’s a class apart 😎

I am still reeling from that final episode - it will haunt me for a long time. Mark Rylance was just amazing conveying defiance, intelligence, resignation and vulnerability in a single glance - he deserves every acting award going

Acting absolutely brilliant but the constant background music makes you want to hang yourself, it’s so depressing and dreary.

Yes. What fabulously acted and gripping series.👌

Rage Sadler Cromwell’s chief clerk came to Cromwell when he was seven years old. It is said he was more like a son to Cromwell. mirrorandthelight

I enjoyed the series but not Mark Rylance’s performance- I’m probably being obtuse but he was too enigmatic and subtle, expressions always the same (apart from a couple of instances where he was weeping). Unpopular viewpoint I know!

Brilliant actor now a National Treasure.

Nothing short of superb. As was Timothy Spall as Norfolk. Captivating performances.