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Season 1 – Versailles

2015 History Drama List
71% Tomatometer 14 Reviews 86% Audience Score 250+ Ratings
It's 1667 and 28-year-old King Louis XIV has finally taken over sole command of France. When he commissions Versailles, Europe's most beautiful palace, the nobles seek entry into the lavish residence, which they do not realize is meant to imprison and control them. Among the ruler's prime targets is his younger brother, Monsieur. There's also romance in King Louis' life, as his queen, Marie Theresa, tries to tame his wandering eyes and win his heart back from his mistress, the English king's sister. Love, power, betrayal and war are all part of daily life in Versailles. Read More Read Less
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Versailles is decadent escapism with its flouting of obscene wealth, frilly pageantry, and juicy court intrigue -- effectively papering over the series' stiff performances.

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Gabriel Tate Times (UK) Versailles was neither smart enough to be serious nor dumb enough to be silly, and left a cast of unknowns flailing. Rated: 2/5 Mar 24, 2020 Full Review Deborah Ross Daily Mail (UK) This is entertainment in the tradition of The Tudors except that it is well performed... Rated: 4/5 Aug 31, 2017 Full Review Keith Uhlich Hollywood Reporter The men especially, appear lost or out of place, declaiming thick exposition and venomous threats in Brit-accented English, all while wearing poorly tailored frills and laughable long wigs that suggest they're trying to unleash their inner Fabio. Oct 3, 2016 Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent The performances range from hammy to insipidly limp, and a lot of the dialogue is risible. Mar 25, 2020 Full Review Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) Only the end invites us to continue to discover the immediate future of events that, if treated well, can lead to a great television story. We will have to wait. [Full Review in Spanish] Mar 24, 2020 Full Review Mark Sanderson The Arts Desk Versailles is a seductive series of meaningful/meaningless glances. Rated: 3/5 Mar 24, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sharayah L for the most part, I really enjoyed the series in its entirety and thought the main cast did a good job of portraying their characters. the only thing I would comment on, is that they tried to take off on a lot of different angles and some just weren't very exciting and felt drawn out. but its likeable and watchable and has all the exciting elements that keep you watching until the end. I really liked how they tried to keep true to the history, for example they showed how people of color would have been treated via that times societies standards, and again quickly also showed them as in a kings position as to not offend anyone but it still was believable and was a smart way to handle that situation plus it explained part of the plot in an unique way that made sense. I think they did a good job with the show, and glad it was left at three seasons instead of drawing it out, and at an hour an episode still gives you just enough. I love shows like this, based on older time periods and they stylized it perfectly with a great environment and attention to detail especially the clothing reminiscent of that time. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/22/24 Full Review Mo T Modern-day rubbish in a historical setting. Avoid. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/24 Full Review Neal G This is perhaps the best "costume drama" of all time. I loved the depiction of Louis as both visionary and beset with fraternal jealousy. Ubelievably interesting intrigue and strategy, that was way more sophisticated than the standard depiction of historical leaders. The portrayal of the espionage and the spy master somehow was able to mix cruelty with warmth. The depiction of Phillippe was taken out of the realm of cliche and into the realm of man with mixed intentions, noble and petty. Louis himself was characterized with sophistication and depth in a way no other period drama has ever acocmplished. The scenery at various chateaux in France was amazing, costuming phenomenal, filming staggering. The dance scenes were mostly interesting and seem to come from very old dances, perhaps from the time period. Compare this to the more recent Antoinette, Bridgerton, and Sanditon; all silly and trite with little depth, and you know why this is a very incredible costume drama. The Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth (TV Series) is a great production that deserves similar accolades. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/23 Full Review James G Beautiful sets, gardens, rooms, fabrics, etc. But puffy shirts everywhere. And puffy wigs: I laughed. The sex scenes get boring fast as they take the story nowhere after a while (the series opens with sex and once we know who is in bed with who, that's all we need, it's like, "Oh no not again, where's the remote." ) Questionable accents: I laughed. Sudsy soft-core porn Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review john m Fascinating exercise in soft-porn and excessively gory violence became too much to handle Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review arthur f Incredible acting; wonderful scenery; Vlahos steals the show. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Nov 16, 2015 Welcome to Versailles At age 28, Louis XIV leaves Paris for Versailles to build a magnificent palace. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 16, 2015 I Am the State Louis lauches the Grande Enquete to check the legitimacy of the nobles' titles; Louis' sibling rivalry with Philippe takes a nasty turn. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 23, 2015 Mirror for Princes Louis welcomes the African Prince Annaba. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 23, 2015 The Road Louise de Valliere is out shined at court by the Marchioness of Montespan. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 30, 2015 Bow to Your King The king invites noble families to Versailles to celebrate the peace treaty. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 30, 2015 Invalides The soldiers at Versailles revolt; the Duke of Cassel heads to the palace. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 7, 2015 Revelations With Louis laid low by a major fever, those conspiring against him grow in strength and confidence while Philippe is caught in the middle, as are medic Masson and his daughter Claudine. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 7, 2015 Diplomacy Chevalier receives a visit to ensure that he will not name his fellow conspirators. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 14, 2015 Etiquette The traitor strikes in the palace prison, Henriette has a rocky reunion with her brother, Charles II of England, while Béatrice risks a rendezvous with Marchal. Diplomacy and duplicity dominate the drama's penultimate episode. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 14, 2015 Bring the Garden Here Henriette's health deteriorates; the poisoning theory is confirmed; he Palace is locked down; Claudine gives her all to save her patient. Details
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Season Info

Director
Jalil Lespert, Christoph Schrewe, Thomas Vincent
Network
CANALPL
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 16, 2015