Wolf Hall is the story of Thomas Cromwell, a lawyer during the time of Henry the VIII, who rose through the court to become a man of no small power.
If you like House of Cards and other shows about political intrigue and the machinations of ambitious men and women, this show is a must see. But the real reason to watch will become very apparent after the first episode: Mark Rylance.
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Rylance plays Cromwell, and within the first hour of his appearance, he became my hands down pick for best damn performance I've seen in the last few years. His hang dog expression and laconic delivery hides a man who knows all too well the intricacies of the world he lives in, how to use those intricacies to his advantage...all while hating the fact that he has to do so.
What I found even more surprising is that he's a master of deadpan delivery with a comic timing that makes even the most rudimentary comedic phrase hilarious. I love it when he destroys someone with a simple phrase or word that oftentimes leaves his target wondering what just happened. While Wolf Hall is far from a comedy, it does have its lighter moments...mostly due to Rylance.
Damian Lewis, of Homeland fame, plays King Henry the VIII, and his performance washes away most of the bad taste of Homeland. He's a damn fine actor...when he has good material to work with.
Anyway, you can grab it off Amazon starting tomorrow in a DVD set, or get it in HD on Amazon VOD or iTunes. I highly recommend it!
And remember to use the OO link if you go with Amazon!