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The Virgin Queen

6.520061 seasonTV SeriesDrama

The Virgin Queen explores the full sweep of Elizabeth's life: from her days of fear as a potential victim of her sister's terror; through her great love affair with Robert Dudley; into her years of triumph over the Armada; and finally her…

DirectorCoky Giedroyc
WriterPaula Milne
ProducersPaul Rutman·Justin Bodle

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PBS Masterpiece Amazon ChannelPBS Masterpiece Amazon ChannelThirteenThirteenWETA+WETA+
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Jan 22, 2006
E2
Part 2
Jan 29, 2006
E3
Part 3
Feb 5, 2006
E4
Part 4
Feb 12, 2006

Cast · Directed by Coky Giedroyc

Anne-Marie Duff
Anne-Marie Duff
Queen Elizabeth I
Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy
Robert Dudley
Ian Hart
Ian Hart
William Cecil - Lord Burghley
Dexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher
Sir Thomas Radcliffe - Earl of Sussex
Joanne Whalley
Joanne Whalley
Queen Mary
Ben Daniels
Ben Daniels
Francis Walsingham
Kevin McKidd
Kevin McKidd
Duke of Norfolk
Emilia Fox
Emilia Fox
Amy Dudley
Tara Fitzgerald
Tara Fitzgerald
Kat Ashley
Hans Matheson
Hans Matheson
Robert Devereux - Earl of Essex
Sienna Guillory
Sienna Guillory
Lettice Knollys
Robert Pugh
Robert Pugh
Lord Chancellor Gardiner

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The Virgin Queen — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Virgin Queen?

The Virgin Queen is streaming on PBS Masterpiece, Thirteen and WETA+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Virgin Queen on Netflix?

No, The Virgin Queen is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on PBS Masterpiece and Thirteen.

Is The Virgin Queen on Amazon Prime Video?

The Virgin Queen isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Virgin Queen for free?

The Virgin Queen is available on PBS Masterpiece and Thirteen in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Virgin Queen?

The Virgin Queen has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2006.

Are all episodes of The Virgin Queen out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Virgin Queen are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Virgin Queen?

No — The Virgin Queen ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Virgin Queen based on a true story?

Yes — The Virgin Queen is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).