The Serpent Queen

Name: The Serpent Queen
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-09-11
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, Barry Atsma, Enzo Cilenti, Nicholas Burns

2022·Series·TV-MA·★ 7.4(146)

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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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Spain	Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total	—
Brazil	MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Amazon Prime Video	—

About The Serpent Queen

The Serpent Queen is a 2022 English-language drama series created by Justin Haythe. The cast is led by Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, Barry Atsma. It spans 2 seasons and 16 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Spectrum On Demand, Starz Amazon Channel.

The Serpent Queen was produced by Lionsgate Television, 3 Arts Entertainment, and about:blank and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 11, 2022, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by: Justin Haythe
First aired: September 11, 2022
Last aired: August 30, 2024
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-MA
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2 (16 episodes)
Network: STARZ
Country: United States of America
Production: Lionsgate Television, 3 Arts Entertainment, about:blank

#period drama#political intrigue #medici#16th century#catherine de' medici#french history#court intrigue#marguerite de valois

The Serpent Queen cast & crew

The Serpent Queen was created by Justin Haythe.

The cast features Samantha Morton as Catherine de Medici, Amrita Acharia as Aabis, Barry Atsma as Anne de Montmorency, Enzo Cilenti as Cosimo Ruggeri, Nicholas Burns as Antoine de Bourbon, and Danny Kirrane as Louis de Bourbon.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Francis Lawrence and Erwin Stoff.

Is The Serpent Queen worth watching?

The Serpent Queen holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 146 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.

With 2 seasons and 16 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Serpent Queen is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Serpent Queen

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