Storyline

Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she leaves Austria to marry the Dauphin of France. At Versailles, under the complex rules of the French court, she suffers from not being able to live her life the way she wants, under pressure to continue the Bourbon line and secure the Franco-Austrian alliance.

First Aired

2022-10-31
Last Aired

2022-11-21
Creator

Deborah Davis
Genre

Drama, War & Politics
Seasons

2
Episodes

16
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

Canal+

Keywords:

marie antoinette versailles politics romance royalty period drama family family power struggle misogyny favorite succession sexual politics french history french politics

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Season 1

Season 2

1. The Slap

Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she is forced to leave Austria to marry the Dauphin of France...More

Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she is forced to leave Austria to marry the Dauphin of France. She must deliver an heir in order to secure an alliance between the two nations, but she is unprepared for the royal family that awaits her.Less

52mins 2022-10-31

2. Rival Queens

When Louis refuses to share his bed with her, Marie Antoinette realizes that producing an heir will no...More

When Louis refuses to share his bed with her, Marie Antoinette realizes that producing an heir will not be straightforward. She turns to Madame du Barry for help but a rivalry begins to form between the Favorite and the Dauphine.Less

56mins 2022-10-31

3. Pick a Princess

The royal family spends some holidays in Fontainebleau. Marie-Antoinette learns about du Barry's plan,...More

The royal family spends some holidays in Fontainebleau. Marie-Antoinette learns about du Barry's plan, who looks for a fiancée for Provence. Will the second pretender to the throne of France be able to birth the Bourbon heir before Louis and Marie-Antoinette perform their duty?Less

55mins 2022-11-07

4. Queen of France

Marie Antoinette and Louis are about to make their first official visit to Paris. But when the King be...More

Marie Antoinette and Louis are about to make their first official visit to Paris. But when the King becomes seriously ill, the succession suddenly becomes a reality.Less

52mins 2022-11-07

5. Rebel Queen

Louis may now be King, but Marie Antoinette is determined to launch her reign as the Queen of France. ...More

Louis may now be King, but Marie Antoinette is determined to launch her reign as the Queen of France. However, as her political advice is ignored and Provence and Joséphine threaten to deliver an heir, a chill sets in the royals' marriage.Less

53mins 2022-11-14

6. Deus Ex Machina

Antoinette's brother Joseph comes to Versailles to save the marriage, but realizes he will have his wo...More

Antoinette's brother Joseph comes to Versailles to save the marriage, but realizes he will have his work cut out in uniting this estranged couple, still childless after seven years. Time is running out to save the Franco-Austrian alliance.Less

54mins 2022-11-14

7. The Ostrich Bitch

Marie Antoinette is pregnant at last, but her reputation is attacked when pornographic pamphlets chall...More

Marie Antoinette is pregnant at last, but her reputation is attacked when pornographic pamphlets challenging the legitimacy of her unborn child appear at Versailles. The castle is locked down and an investigation takes place in order to uncover the traitor.Less

49mins 2022-11-21

8. Queen of Hearts

Louis becomes increasingly confident in his position as King as he throws himself into supporting the ...More

Louis becomes increasingly confident in his position as King as he throws himself into supporting the American War of Independence. Marie Antoinette spends her time at the Petit Trianon where she begins to fall for a familiar face.Less