The Tudors

Season 2 premiere. The Reformation begins as Henry declares himself head of the Church, banishes Katherine from the court, and assassinates a bishop.

Season 2. Henry continues undermining the Catholic Church's influence in England, while Anne resolves to consummate her relationship with the king.

Season 2. Henry secretly marries Anne Boleyn and appoints his Lutheran chaplain head of the Church, but the newlyweds are disappointed when their first child is a girl, whom they name Elizabeth.

Season 2. Henry asks the entire country to swear an oath, and jails Sir Thomas More for refusing to take it; Anne becomes pregnant again.

Season 2. Anne's miscarriage and her sister's impetuous marriage threaten the Boleyn family's power at court, while a reluctant Henry orders the execution of Sir Thomas More.

Season 2. The power of Thomas Cromwell widens as he investigates Catholic corruption, while the Pope denounces Sir Thomas More's execution, and France refuses to recognize Elizabeth's legitimacy.

Season 2. Cromwell confiscates Catholic property; Katherine dies in poverty and obscurity, leaving Anne, newly pregnant, a firmer grip on power, even as a new lady in waiting catches Henry's eye.

Season 2. Anne is quickly replaced by Jane Seymour in the king's affections; Henry attempts to renew his alliance with the king of Spain, who makes an intriguing proposal.

Season 2. Anne Boleyn's fall is swift, as Henry accepts charges of adultery against her, sentences her alleged lovers to death, and grants royal favors to the family of his new love, Jane Seymour.

Season 2 finale. Henry proposes marriage to Jane Seymour and removes Elizabeth from the line of succession, while Anne awaits her execution.