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The Serpent Queen

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Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to concieve. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.

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3.8 / 5

11th September 2022 - 30th August 2024
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Samantha MortonAmrita AchariaBarry Atsma
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Medici Bitch Still
Medici Bitch
11th September 2022

Episode 1

Queen Catherine begins to tell the story of her life to Rahima, a servant girl, revealing how she came to enter the French Royal Court at the age of 14.

To War Rather Than To Bed Still
To War Rather Than To Bed
18th September 2022

Episode 2

Young Catherine begins to learn how to outwit the royal household in order to secure her future.

The Price Still
The Price
25th September 2022

Episode 3

Prince Henri returns from war with a new mistress, Filippa, and a baby. Catherine resorts to extreme measures to produce an heir.

A New Era Still
A New Era
2nd October 2022

Episode 4

Catherine has become a mother. King Francis suffers a fall from his horse while hunting with Henri and Catherine.

The First Regency Still
The First Regency
9th October 2022

Episode 5

King Henri departs to lead an army to defend France and places Catherine in charge as Regent, allowing her to test her powers further. Catherine asks Rahima to search Mary's room for a letter.

The Last Joust Still
The Last Joust
16th October 2022

Episode 6

Catherine has a dream that predicts that her husband will be wounded while jousting. Catherine and Henri decide that their son Francis should delay his wedding to Mary.

An Attack on the King Still
An Attack on the King
23rd October 2022

Episode 7

Mary visits Rahima and recounts her side of the story of life at the Royal Court. Catherine and Mary have conflicting views when it comes to freedom of religion in France.

A Queen Is Made Still
A Queen Is Made
30th October 2022

Episode 8

The planned kidnapping of King Francis goes awry but Catherine devises a new plan to allow her control of the country.