Ivan, a lonely and grieving Tsar, seeks friendship and companionship after his wife's death and his chief warrior's betrayal. He appoints Philip, a former friend, as the metropolitan bishop of Moscow, but Philip's allegiance is to the boyars and the church. Ivan must navigate the treacherous landscape of court politics, confronting Philip and his own Oprichniks to maintain control and protect his power.
Ivan the Terrible, Part Two
Ivan the Terrible, driven by a desire for supremacy, gathers a loyal army to amplify his authority, but a secretive cabal of powerful Russian nobles secretly conspires to bring about his downfall.
