The Tudors: Spoilers for Season 4 Episodes 6-10

The Tudors final season is upon us and faithful fans are practicing patience in anticipation of the first episodes of season 4. Everyone know's what happens in the end, but what about all the action in the middle? There will be plenty of that and true to its history, The Tudors will deliver with every scene and every episode leading up to the riveting conclusion of this fascinating Showtime series.

What will happen in Episodes 6-10 of The Tudors?

By the sixth episode of the final season of The Tudors, Henry will order a new Act of Parliament which restores the succession rights of Princesses Mary and Elizabeth, who are next in line after Henry's son, Prince Edward.

Okay, so Katherine is gone and Henry's attentions turn to the attractive, mature, soon-to-be widow, Catherine Parr. Catherine intends to marry Thomas Seymour after the death of her husband but he is transferred to Brussels as permanent Ambassador. Henry proposes marriage to her within hours of her husband's death.

Henry marries Catherine Parr. Even though everyone likes her, the Catholic Bishop Gardiner suspect's she's a heretic and it had been rumored she was a Protestant. He investigates Queen Catherine's religious beliefs and intends to expose her.

Meanwhile, the Queen tends to and nurses Henry VIII when he is struck down by his ulcerous leg - so it looks like no matter what the Bishop finds, Catherine will be excused.

All eyes are once again on France. 300 ships have been requisitioned to bring horses, wagons, guns, and the army to France. The King is bound and determined to lead his army in battle despite not being in the best of shape.

Henry appoints Catherine regent in his absence and protector of the realm. He also appoints her guardian of his children. The Queen doesn't let Henry down.

Henry's men win their military campaign in Boulogne but not without great costs in terms of money and human lives lost. Henry wants to return home in triumph, so he rejects marching on to further conquests.
Did Henry push himself too hard?

Henry's health is failing him, his leg constantly pains him, he must use glasses to read, and the siege at Boulogne has taken its toll on his body.

In the end, Henry VIII is dying, and the issue comes up as to who his successor will be. Prince Edward would seem the obvious choice for some, but others like Bishop Gardiner want to see the throne go to a Catholic and therefore, Princess Mary would be the best choice.

Recall that Bishop Gardiner and the Catholic Church are out to prove the Queen is a heretic, but Henry is in no mood and lacks the enthusiasm for the Bishop's accusations against her. Gardiner order's the Queen's arrest on the charge of heresy. Believing the order came from the King himself, Risley and his men arrive to arrest her only to be brutally rebuffed by Henry - which leave them wondering where his beliefs and allegiances are at. Bishop Gardiner is expelled from court.

Henry, realizing his day's are numbered, retreats further into himself and starts to see his past wives. He sends Queen Catherine, Princess Mary, and Princess Elizabeth away from the palace.

Alone, King Henry VIII prepares for the end of his most magnificant monarchy.

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