Richard III

A chronicle of Richard III's brief reign and the events leading to his death.

In the turbulent aftermath of his brother's death, Richard of York's youngest son ascends to the throne of England with a claim steeped in controversy. As the last Plantagenet monarch, Richard III must navigate a treacherous landscape of rival claimants, political intrigue, and the ghosts of his family's bloody past. The young king faces constant threats to his rule, with his own brother Clarence and the exiled Henry Tudor plotting against him. Richard's reign, marked by his controversial coronation and the mysterious deaths of his young nephews, is a period of intense political maneuvering and military conflict. As the Wars of the Roses reach their climax, Richard must defend his crown against a growing coalition of enemies who see his rule as illegitimate. The king's determination to secure his position leads him to make decisions that will forever stain his legacy. In the shadow of the Tower of London, where his young nephews once held sway, Richard prepares for the battle that will determine the fate of England's monarchy.