2022

The Serpent Queen

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.

tv series

70 Minutes

Canceled

(2022-2024)

Drama

Platforms

Rating

Creators:

Justin Haythe

Cast

Samantha Morton

Catherine de Medici

Amrita Acharia

Aabis

Barry Atsma

Anne de Montmorency

Enzo Cilenti

Cosimo Ruggeri

Nicholas Burns

Antoine de Bourbon

Danny Kirrane

Louis de Bourbon

Seasons
(2 Seasons 16 Episodes)

Season 1

2022 • 8 Episodes 5.9

Catherine de' Medici marries into the French court as an orphaned teenager and is expected to bring in a fortune in dowry and produce heirs only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman and that she cannot conceive children.

Season 2

2024 • 8 Episodes 5

In the second season of "The Serpent Queen," Catherine's rule faces power struggles, conflicts, and betrayals as she seeks unity in France. Her grip on power is tested.