Summary

  • Screen Rant presents a clip from Mary & George episode 6.
  • Julianne Moore shines as Mary Villiers, showcasing intense, calculated acting in this historical drama TV series on STARZ.
  • The show brings out Moore's comedic side as well, balancing fierceness with wit, telling the real story of Mary Villiers' power play.

Mary & George episode 6 sets up the series’ finale, and Screen Rant has a clip from the episode. The STARZ series is based on the 2017 book The King’s Assassin: The Fatal Affair of George Villiers and James I by Benjamin Woolley, which in turn is an interpretation of real events that took place in the British royal court in the early 1600s. The show was created by D.C. Moore, whose previous writing credits include Temple and Killing Eve.

Screen Rant is happy to debut a clip from Mary & George episode 6 which sees Julianne Moore’s Mary Villiers exert her power over her son George, played by The Idea of You’s Nicholas Galitzine. In the clip, George is unsure of how to proceed in the royal court, and Mary has the perfect answer, which she’s willing to share only after her son kneels to her. Check it out, and be sure to watch Mary & George episode 6 when it airs Friday on STARZ.

Why Mary Villiers Is One Of Julianne Moore’s Most Interesting Roles Yet

Julianne Moore’s best movies span genres and time periods, but Mary Villiers is a different kind of character that helps to bring out some of Moore’s best qualities. As seen in the clip above, Moore fully leans into the drama of the show, which is propelled by Mary’s strong drive and cold, strategic thinking. As a renowned dramatic actor, Moore is more than capable of making Mary seem menacing and calculated—even when speaking with her own son—in a way that showcases how intense the actor can be.

The role of Mary offers even more for Moore to do, however, as Mary & George follows The Great in bringing the comedy out of a dark and dramatic story. From the moment in Mary & George’s premiere when Mary came across her son seemingly having hung himself and reacted only with “Good morning, George,” it was clear that Moore would be a part of the show’s biting wit as well as its twists and turns. That comedic aspect, paired with Mary’s fierceness, offer audiences a way to see Moore in way they rarely have before.

Mary also stands out among the characters on Moore’s resume in that she was a real person. Mary & George is a TV show based on real life, as Mary Villiers really did utilize her son to gain power in the royal court. This makes Moore’s performance even more interesting, given that the character traits she displays as Villiers are at least inspired by the true story.

New episodes of Mary & George air Fridays on STARZ.