The Serpent Queen 2022
“It feels good to be bad.”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- September 11, 2022
- Last Aired
- August 30, 2024
- Format
- 2 seasons · 16 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E8 "A Queen Is Made" (★ 7.1/10)
- Created By
- Justin Haythe
- Network
- STARZ
- Where to Stream
- Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand
What is The Serpent Queen?
The Serpent Queen is a drama television series that premiered in 2022. The American period drama television series is about the life of Catherine de Medici, portrayed by Samantha Morton.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 16
- First aired
- Sep 11, 2022
- Last aired
- Aug 30, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- STARZ
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 156 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 16 episodes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- STARZ
Where to watch in United States
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 16 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Serpent Queen is a drama television series that premiered in 2022. The American period drama television series is about the life of Catherine de Medici, portrayed by Samantha Morton. It was created by Justin Haythe and is based on the non-fiction book Catherine de Medici Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda.
Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the sixteenth century French court as an orphaned teenager. She is expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs. However, she soon discovers that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid, and she is unable to conceive. Through her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, eventually ruling France for fifty years.
Should you watch it?
“An orphaned immigrant teen uses sheer intelligence to rule sixteenth century France for fifty years.”
- Witness the compelling life story of Catherine de Medici portrayed by Samantha Morton.
- Explore high-stakes sixteenth century French court politics and religious conflicts.
- Experience a narrative based on the non-fiction book Catherine de Medici Renaissance Queen of France.
- Viewers seeking lighthearted comedies may want to skip this intense historical drama.
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas about powerful political figures navigating treacherous royal courts.
This is a TV-MA rated American period drama featuring intense themes of political maneuvering and court conflict.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Medici Bitch Mytharc Sep 11, 2022
- E2 To War Rather Than to Bed Core Sep 18, 2022
- E3 The Price Core Sep 25, 2022
- E4 A New Era Core Oct 2, 2022
- E5 The First Regency Core Oct 9, 2022
- E6 The Last Joust Core Oct 16, 2022
- E7 An Attack on the King Mytharc Oct 23, 2022
- E8 A Queen Is Made Mytharc Oct 30, 2022
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Grand Tour Mytharc Jul 12, 2024
- E2 Second Coming Core Jul 19, 2024
- E3 Death of a Prince Core Jul 26, 2024
- E4 Judas Core Aug 2, 2024
- E5 Time with the Family Core Aug 9, 2024
- E6 Courting the Valois Core Aug 16, 2024
- E7 A House Divided Mytharc Aug 23, 2024
- E8 All Saints Day Mytharc Aug 30, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Serpent Queen?
Streaming availability varies by region, but the series has been featured on platforms like Prime Video and Stan depending on your location.
Is The Serpent Queen worth watching?
Yes, it is a critically engaging period drama that explores royal politics and features Samantha Morton as Catherine de Medici.
What is the binge duration of an episode?
Individual episodes run for approximately fifty minutes.
Who created the series?
The television series was created by Justin Haythe and is based on Leonie Frieda's non-fiction book.
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