TV series

The Serpent Queen

2022–2024 · 2 seasons

A wry, scheming court drama where power plays unfold with sly wit and a cold, glittering edge.

Tagline: It feels good to be bad.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Dark, cynical, satirical and campy. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, betrayal, ambition, politics
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
betrayal
ambition
politics
survival
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong