Drama | History
Station:
STARZ (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2022-09-11
Rating:
7.5/10 from 2 users
The Serpent Queen is a period drama about Catherine de Medici, Renaissance Queen of France. 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.
There is no Next Episode of The Serpent Queen planned.
S1E6 - The Last Joust
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.
Air Date: 16 Oct 2022 19:00 (CDT)
S1E7 - An Attack on the King
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.
Air Date: 23 Oct 2022 19:00 (CDT)
S1E8 - A Queen Is Made
The planned kidnapping of King Francis goes awry but Catherine devises a new plan to allow her control of the country.
Air Date: 30 Oct 2022 19:00 (CDT)