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Season 2 – The Serpent Queen

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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. Read More Read Less

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Kylie Northover The Age (Australia) This season, with Morton and Driver as two of Europe’s great 16th-century monarchs going head-to-head, may be even more fun than the first. Rated: 4/5 Jul 18, 2024 Full Review Chris Revelle Pajiba Driver is such a joy to watch and I think her performance will complement Morton’s dryer stylings well. This is a great jolt of energy for the show. Jul 30, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jason D Season two is shaping up to be better than season one. STARZ always does a great job on period Movies and series. But it is still Samantha Morton’s performance that is the best on the series. The other actors and the production are to the highest standards. Need more shows like this, highly recommend season one and season two. I hope this series continues for many seasons to come. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/24 Full Review J B Last season was flipping amazing. So far this season is also top notch, just don't want to give a 5 star rating when we are only 1 episode in. Last season was akin to setting up a chess game and watching the game through the end. So far this season hits the ground running, obviously setting up the board so it will be fascinating, hopefully, to see the moves. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review Christophe T Episode one is quite a bit different from season one but nevertheless Morton is pure pleasure to watch and the sound track is fantastic! Looking forward to next episode. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

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. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 19, 2024 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 26, 2024 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 2, 2024 Judas 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 9, 2024 Time With the Family 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. Details Episode 6 Airs Fri Aug 16 Courting the Valois 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. Details Episode 7 Airs Fri Aug 23 A House Divided 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. Details Episode 8 Airs Fri Aug 30 Episode 8 A cunning account of Catherine de' Medici; with only her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy, ruling France for 50 years. Details

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Season Info

Director
Justin Haythe
Creator
Justin Haythe
Executive Producer
Justin Haythe
Screenwriter
Justin Haythe
Network
STARZ
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 12, 2024