How to Watch Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light
Take three esteemed novels by Hilary Mantel, a cadre of legendary British acting talent, add sumptuous period costumes and historic filming locations and you get Wolf Hall and its sequel Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Find out all the ways you can stream Wolf Hall now.
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What Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is About
Wolf Hall and its sequel Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light plunge you into the perilous world of Thomas Cromwell, the brilliant political strategist who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most powerful figures in Henry VIII’s court. Cromwell constantly balances his pursuit of power with the cost to his soul.
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light shares the final four years of Thomas Cromwell’s life, where he stands at the height of his influence only to face a deadly fall from grace. As he navigates a court rife with betrayal and shifting alliances, Cromwell is torn between his moral compass and drive to survive. The question is: how long can anyone endure under Henry’s unforgiving rule?
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Who is in the Cast of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light
The powerhouse Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light cast will immediately captivate you. Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies) portrays Thomas Cromwell and Damian Lewis (Billions, Homeland) plays King Henry VIII. Jonathan Pryce (Slow Horses, The Two Popes) is Cardinal Wolsey, and Kate Phillips (Miss Scarlet, Peaky Blinders) is Jane Seymour.
Other actors returning for Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light include Lilit Lesser as Princess Mary, Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Rafe Sadler, Joss Porter as Richard Cromwell, James Larkin as Master Treasurer Fitzwilliam, Richard Dillane as the Duke of Suffolk, Will Keen as Archbishop Cranmer, and Hannah Steele as Mary Shelton. New cast for the sequel includes Alex Jennings as Stephen Gardiner, Harriet Walter as Lady Margaret Pole, with Timothy Spall as the Duke of Norfolk, among others.
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Stream Wolf Hall Season 1
You can stream all episodes of Wolf Hall Season 1 and 2 online and on the free PBS app when you watch with PBS Passport, an added member benefit. You can enjoy Wolf Hall Seasons 1 and 2 with PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video, a subscription channel and iTunes.
The MASTERPIECE Studio podcast revisits Wolf Hall Season 1 with two fascinating episodes: a 42-minute Wolf Hall recap hosted by Jace Lacob and a 34-minute conversation with Oxford educated historian and author Kirsten Claiden-Yardley, who provides valuable historical context.
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Watch and Stream Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light aired in 2025 on MASTERPIECE on PBS. Stream all six episodes of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light when you watch with PBS Passport, an added member benefit.
Episode 1: Wreckage
In the wake of Anne’s execution, the King weds Jane Seymour. Marital bliss does nothing to quell Henry’s rage at his daughter.Episode 2: Obedience
A secret marriage brings scandal to court, giving Cromwell the opportunity to bring his adversary Norfolk down for good.Episode 3: Defiance
Rebels in the North demand Cromwell’s head and a return to the old Catholic ways. King Henry VIII contemplates his chief adviser’s failings.Episode 4: Jenneke
The birth of a prince comes at a price. With European politics in disarray, Cromwell sees a chance to form a new alliance.Episode 5: Mirror
Cromwell brings Anne of Cleves to England to be Henry’s new wife, with the hope that the marriage will cement an alliance.Episode 6: Light
Cromwell finally finds himself in Henry’s crosshairs. Only a masterstroke of political maneuvering can save him from the scaffold now. - 5.
More on Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light
When the episodes end, there is still so much to explore and digest when it comes to Wolf Hall. Visit the MASTERPIECE Wolf Hall website to explore the series’ real-life history related to the series, watch exclusive cast interviews, and find other features to enhance your viewing experience.
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