'Wolf Hall's Premiere Introduces a "Three Card Trick"
The long-awaited premiere of 'Wolf Hall' on BBC Two last night did not disappoint, with critics praising its sumptuous visuals, nuanced performances, and gripping plot.
But it was one particular element of the episode that has got everyone talking: the "three card trick."
In the scene in question, Thomas Cromwell (Mark Rylance) is playing cards with Cardinal Wolsey (Jonathan Pryce). Cromwell appears to be losing, but then he produces a third card from up his sleeve, winning the hand.
This moment has been interpreted in a number of ways. Some see it as a metaphor for Cromwell's political cunning and ability to outmaneuver his opponents. Others believe it is a foreshadowing of Cromwell's eventual rise to power.
Whatever the interpretation, the "three card trick" is a powerful and memorable moment in 'Wolf Hall's premiere. It is a moment that captures the essence of Cromwell's character and the political intrigue that is at the heart of the story.
