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PBS Masterpiece Unveils Dramatic Tale of Thomas Cromwell

3/21/2025

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Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis bring to life "The Mirror and the Light," a gripping six-part series on PBS's Masterpiece. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1536, it chronicles Thomas Cromwell's dramatic ascent and tragic downfall following Anne Boleyn's execution, seamlessly continuing the story from the acclaimed "Wolf Hall."

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Story summary

Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis bring to life "The Mirror and the Light," a gripping six-part series on PBS's Masterpiece. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1536, it chronicles Thomas Cromwell's dramatic ascent and tragic downfall following Anne Boleyn's execution, seamlessly continuing the story from the acclaimed "Wolf Hall."