The Tudors: Season 1 (DVD)

Before The Crown, there was this—Showtime's gloriously scandalous dive into the reign of Henry VIII. All the intrigue, ambition, and bedroom politics that made the Tudor court legendary, brought to life with sumptuous costumes and Jonathan Rhys Meyers' magnetic performance. Season 1 sets the stage: a young, athletic king, his first marriage unravelling, and a certain Anne Boleyn waiting in the wings. Perfect for history buffs who like their dynasties served with drama and anyone who thinks the past should never be boring.