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

CANCELED2 Seasons16 Episodes★ 7.4

The Serpent Queen is a drama series on STARZ that ran from 2022 to 2024. It was canceled after 2 seasons and 16 episodes.

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NetworkSTARZ

First AiredSep 11, 2022

Last AiredAug 30, 2024

GenreDrama

Created ByJustin Haythe

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionLionsgate Television, 3 Arts Entertainment, about:blank

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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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

Bill Milner

Charles IX

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 16 episodes

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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.

E1Grand Tour

Jul 12, 202450m★ 4.7

Catherine aims to unite France under King Charles IX, pushing her agenda of a secular state; the Bourbons present an ambitious trade deal with Protestant England; as tensions rise on the Privy Council, the Guise's plan to reignite religious conflict.

E2Second Coming

Jul 19, 202451m★ 4.7

With peace balanced on a knife's edge, Catherine attempts to calm tensions by allowing the Bourbons to pursue the trade deal with England. Catherine halts the investigation into the Duke of Guise's arson involvement.

E3Death of a Prince

Jul 26, 202451m★ 4.7

News of Edith's miracle spreads throughout Europe; the Bourbon's leverage an opportunity for England to exploit France; Catherine must return urgently to France when Anjou's temper causes damage.

E4Judas

Aug 2, 202454m★ 4.7

Charles is ready to make his own rules, rejecting his mother's influence; with a rebellion on the rise, a mysterious plan is set, but when loyalty can be so easily swayed...miracles can happen.

E5Time with the Family

Aug 9, 202453m

Catherine relinquishes her seat on the Privy Council, but not before securing a place for Anjou; a religious war is on the horizon as Queen Elizabeth lands in the Netherlands; France's saving grace may be a marriage.

E6Courting the Valois

Aug 16, 202454m

Queen Elizabeth's arrival sparks manipulation and intrigue within the Valois Court; a dramatic fencing match for the Queen's affections ends in a shocking revelation, leaving the Court in turmoil.

E7A House Divided

Aug 23, 202458m

Tensions escalate as Edith and her followers wield newfound power while Catherine grapples with political manipulations and betrayals; as Queen Elizabeth's schemes unravel, Catherine must strategize to secure power and navigate a web of deceit.

E8All Saints Day

Aug 30, 202470m

Catherine's actions lead to chaos and bloodshed, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake; Catherine's desperate measures may prevent total war, or they could unleash forces beyond her control.

About The Serpent Queen

The Serpent Queen is a drama series on STARZ. The show first aired on Sep 11, 2022 and currently has 2 seasons and 16 episodes. The Serpent Queen has been canceled. It has a rating of 7.4/10 based on 156 votes. The cast includes Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, Barry Atsma, Enzo Cilenti, Nicholas Burns. Created by Justin Haythe.