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The Serpent Queen

TV-MA2022–20242 seasonsJustin Haythe
IMDb 7.7

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"It feels good to be bad."

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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Period DramaPolitical Intrigue Medici16th CenturyCatherine De' MediciFrench HistoryCourt IntrigueMarguerite De Valois

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What is The Serpent Queen (2022) about?

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…

Who stars in The Serpent Queen?

The Serpent Queen stars Samantha Morton (Catherine de Medici), Amrita Acharia (Aabis), Barry Atsma (Anne de Montmorency), Enzo Cilenti (Cosimo Ruggeri), Nicholas Burns (Antoine de Bourbon). The series was created by Justin Haythe.

How many seasons does The Serpent Queen have?

The Serpent Queen has 2 seasons. There are 16 episodes in total.

Is The Serpent Queen worth watching?

The Serpent Queen holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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