The Tudors (2007-2010) (TV series)

This series, despite its title, does not encompass all things Tudor; it is rather the story of Henry VIII and only that. The first season is exceedingly vulgar and kitschy. It tones down these characteristics a bit in later seasons, but there isn't much effort done to evade mediocrity, except on the last two episodes of Season Two, for which an excellent director was hired.