Critics and viewers have offered varied perspectives on the first season:
Despite generally positive critical reception, STARZ cancelled the series after its eight-episode first season, leaving the story of Elizabeth's rise to the throne unfinished. Becoming Elizabeth - Season 1
The STARZ series Becoming Elizabeth (2022) focuses on the volatile adolescent years of the future Queen Elizabeth I following the death of King Henry VIII. Critics and viewers have offered varied perspectives on
: Creator Anya Reiss aimed to capture Elizabeth's "tumultuous" journey through an ensemble cast, highlighting the messy reality of royal succession and Protestant-Catholic tensions. : The Hollywood Reporter highlighted it as a
: The Hollywood Reporter highlighted it as a "smartly crafted portrait of royal intrigue," noting its visual style and focus on self-preservation.
: A major focus of Season 1 is the manipulative relationship between a young Elizabeth and Thomas Seymour, which TV Insider described as a "lusty bodice-ripper" take on history.