Versailles 2015
“Those who come after us will think that they are just fairy tales...”
What is Versailles?
Versailles is a television series that premiered in 2015. The show is a historical drama that follows the journey of a young Louis XIV as he strives to become the most powerful monarch in Europe.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 52 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 16, 2015
- Last aired
- May 21, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- FR
- Networks
- Canal+
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 30 episodes and an average 52-minute runtime.
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Overview
Versailles is a television series that premiered in 2015. The show is a historical drama that follows the journey of a young Louis XIV as he strives to become the most powerful monarch in Europe. The series spans his battles with the Fronde and his development into the Sun King. It features a mix of historical and fictional characters navigating a world of politics, betrayal, and power struggles. The show is set in the Palace of Versailles, a real-life royal chateau in France. The Palace of Versailles is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a prominent tourist destination. The series explores the complexities and brutalities of the royal court, with a focus on the rise of Louis XIV. The show's title, Versailles, refers to the Palace of Versailles, a real location in France. The series is rated TV-MA, indicating mature themes and content.
Should you watch it?
“A young Louis XIV transforms from a vulnerable ruler into the absolute monarch known as the Sun King.”
- lavish production design
- complex power struggles
- contains graphic violence
- features mature themes
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas focused on court intrigue and the consolidation of absolute power.
The series contains mature content including graphic violence and sexual themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Welcome to Versailles Nov 16, 2015
- E2 I Am the State Nov 16, 2015
- E3 Mirror for Princes Nov 23, 2015
- E4 The Road Nov 23, 2015
- E5 Bow to Your King Nov 30, 2015
- E6 Invalides Nov 30, 2015
- E7 Revelations Dec 7, 2015
- E8 Diplomacy Dec 7, 2015
- E9 Etiquette Dec 14, 2015
- E10 Bring the Garden Here Dec 14, 2015
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Labyrinth Mar 27, 2017
- E2 A Still Small Voice Mar 27, 2017
- E3 Who Will Guard the Guards Themselves? Apr 3, 2017
- E4 Miasma Apr 3, 2017
- E5 War and Peace Apr 10, 2017
- E6 The Sands of Time Apr 10, 2017
- E7 A Night Apr 17, 2017
- E8 The New Regime Apr 17, 2017
- E9 Seven Shadows Apr 24, 2017
- E10 Of Blood and Stone Apr 24, 2017
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Smoke and Mirrors Apr 23, 2018
- E2 Trust Issues Apr 23, 2018
- E3 The Truth Will Burst Apr 30, 2018
- E4 Crime and Punishment Apr 30, 2018
- E5 The Afterlife May 7, 2018
- E6 The Wheel of Fortune May 7, 2018
- E7 The Book of Revelations May 14, 2018
- E8 Of Gods and Men May 14, 2018
- E9 The Tinderbox May 21, 2018
- E10 The Legacy May 21, 2018
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows Louis XIV as he navigates political threats to establish his authority and build the palace of Versailles.
Does the show feature real historical figures?
Yes, the narrative incorporates both historical and fictional characters to depict the life of the French court.
What time period does the series cover?
The story begins with Louis XIV as a young man and chronicles his evolution into the Sun King.
Is the show purely historical?
The series blends historical events with fictional elements to explore the political maneuvering of the era.
What is the tone of the series?
The tone is characterized by the glory and brutality of the French court under Louis XIV.