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The much-awaited and critically acclaimed historical drama series, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light, has finally debuted on PBS's Masterpiece, nearly five months after its UK premiere. Among the six episodes, the first, titled Wreckage, dropped on Sunday, March 23, 2025, and the succeeding episode, Obedience, was released on March 30, 2025.
Thus, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light, Episode 3, titled Defiance, is all set to premiere on the upcoming Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 9 PM ET on PBS's Masterpiece.
Set in 16th century England, the main plot of this season will delve in the aftermath of Anne Boleyn, King Henry VIII's second wife's execution, and the subsequent rise of power of his advisor Thomas Cromwell.
What are the release date and streaming options for Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light, Episode 3?
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light, Episode 3, titled Defiance, will be released on the upcoming Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 9 PM ET on PBS' Masterpiece. Those who will miss the premiere can stream Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light Episode 3 on PBS Passport and the PBS app at 11:59 ET on April 20, 2025. To avail the services of the PBS Passport, viewers need to pay a donation of at least $5/month or $60/year.
Here are the streaming timings for different zones
If you want a quick recap of what happened in Season 1, you can watch it on the PBS app.
What happened in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light Episode 2?
A lot happened in the latest episode of the popular historical drama. Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Episode 2, titled Obedience, dealt with the aftermath of the previous episode, where the viewers saw Mary finally unite with Jane Seymour and King Henry VIII, all thanks to the reliable advisor Thomas Cromwell.
Episode 2 began with King Henry VIII worrying about his daughter Mary and neice Meg Douglas's marriage. Henry entrusted Cromwell to find their potential suitors.
However, Cromwell soon realised that Meg was having a secret affair with a Lesser, Thomas Howard(the younger stepbrother of the Duke of Norfolk), and exchanged love letters undersigned as Tom Truth. Even though Cromwell tried to save Meg from the King's wrath and the embarrassment, Meg kept on implying that they had been married.
This angered the King, who was sure of the Howards' evil political power at play. Meanwhile, Reginald Pole, the King's cousin, has been rallying support for overthrowing King Henry VIII and restoring the Catholic rule. When Henry came to know how the Pope had taken Reginald to ally with France, he grew furious. He ordered Cromwell to assassinate Reginald Pole.
Meanwhile, Cromwell visited the Shaftesbury Abbey to invigilate the destruction of the monasteries. However, his visit was not limited to the invigilation; he met Dorothea, the illegitimate daughter of Cardinal Wolsey, who was previously sent to the abbey for her safety.
When Dorothea met him, she was quite furious at him, she blamed him for framing Wolsey as a traitor. She even returned the gifts that Cromwell bought for her and refused further assistance.
This shattered Cromwell, and he began to weep when he was consoled by Lord Chancellor Richard Riche and his trusted servant, Christopher.
What to expect from Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Episode 3?
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light, Episode 3, titled Defiance, deals with Thomas Cromwell's struggles as he tries to survive the Tudor court even after political threats and accusations. As a northern rebellion threatens King Henry VIII's rules, Cromwell faces accusations of betrayal, especially from Dorothea.
As he tries to safeguard Lady Mary, political tensions continue to grow, leading to an uncertain fate of Cromwell's position and power.
The synopsis reads,
"Rebels in the North demand Cromwell's head and a return to the old Catholica ways. With King Henry VIII Beginning to contemplate his chief advisor's failings, Cromwell withdraws from court and receives unexpected news across the Sea."
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