Wolf Hall is a British historical drama based on Hilary Mantel’s acclaimed novels. Set in Tudor England, it follows Thomas Cromwell’s rise from blacksmith’s son to chief advisor to King Henry VIII. As Cromwell navigates court intrigue, shifting loyalties, and the king’s obsession with securing an heir, he uses intelligence and cunning to survive in a treacherous world. With understated tension, period detail, and a masterful performance by Mark Rylance, Wolf Hall offers a gripping portrait of power, ambition, and survival in one of history’s most dangerous courts.