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Season 2 – The Serpent Queen

Next Ep Fri Jul 19

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"The Serpent Queen" is a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown: Catherine de' Medici. Considered an immigrant, common and plain, de' Medici marries into the 16th century French court as an orphanedteenager, expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs. She quickly discovers that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid, and she is unable to conceive. Yet, with only 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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Joel Keller

Decider

Despite the notion that The Serpent Queen has become a show where only half is about Catherine’s machinations, half of Samantha Morton as Catherine is better than none.

Jul 15, 2024

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Preston Barta

Fresh Fiction

Not much can compete with 'The Serpent Queen's wicked verbal swordplay. The second season continues with its stinging analysis of politics and power dynamics. Samantha Morton is a firestorm of excellence.

Jul 12, 2024

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David Caballero

Collider

If more shows had half the daring nature of The Serpent Queen, television would be in much better shape.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 8, 2024

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Lacy Baugher

Paste Magazine

It is Catherine, unleashed at last, who makes for Season 2’s most compelling moments, and who promises an even more dramatic future to come. Long live the queen.

Rated: 7.3/10

Jul 8, 2024

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Justin Haythe

Creator

Samantha Morton

Catherine De Medici

Charles Dance

Pope Clement

Amrita Acharia

Aabis

Colm Meaney

King Francis

Barry Atsma

Montmorency

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Episode 1

Aired Jul 12, 2024

Grand Tour

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.

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Episode 2

Airs Fri Jul 19

Second Coming

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

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Episode 3

Airs Fri Jul 26

Death of a Prince

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.

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Episode 4

Airs Fri Aug 2

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