I was thrilled after watching the series and it's thanks to magnificent actors and their beautiful performances and also endearing music, dances and costumes. Because I write from Poland, I will mention that I noticed that Coky Giedroyc name is known to me because "her father is Michal Giedroyc, a historian of Polish-Lithuanian descent from the princely Giedroyc family (...) According to the 16th century Lithuanian Chronicle, they are descendants of Prince Giedrius, a brother of Grand Duke of Lithuania (...) One of notable members of the family is Jerzy Giedroyc, famous writer and political activist" (from wikipedia) I hope It can add even more romanticism and exoticism. The sad part is the involvement of the heroes and of the Virgin Queen in the mechanisms of power.