King Henry learns that his friends King Francis and Charles Brandon are dying. Confronted with mortality, the ghosts of his former wives pay him a visit and Hans Holbein paints a last portrait of Henry.

Henry’s health worsens after his military campaign against France and he suffers constant pain from his ulcerous leg. Meanwhile, Bishop Gardiner accuses Henry’s wife Catherine Parr of being a heretic.

The defeat of the French in Boulogne comes with a high prize and costs the lives of thousands of Henry’s men and the king decides to return home in triumph.

Catherine Parr becomes Henry's final wife and is able to stabilize Henry'S household.

Henry decides to put his daughters back in his line of succession and surprises with an unexpected political alliance.

Henry discovers Katherine’s affair and punishes her with banishment.

After the king’s pardon, the North surprises Henry with a warm welcome. Back at Henry’s court, Queen Katherine is being blackmailed by a former lover.

Henry forgives the citizens of the North who rebelled against him. Meanwhile, rumors about an affair between Henry’s new wife and Thomas Culpepper spread.