Drama

Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she leaves Austria to marry the Dauphin of France. At Versailles, under the complex rules of the French court, she suffers from not being able to live her life the way she wants, under pressure to continue the Bourbon line and secure the Franco-Austrian alliance.

The Slap

52m 23s

Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she’s forced to leave Austria to marry the Dauphin. But she’s as unprepared as her awkward teenage husband. How will this free spirit react to Versailles with its ridiculous rules of etiquette?

Episodes

  • The Slap: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Slap

    S1 E1 - 52m 23s

    Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she’s forced to leave Austria to marry the Dauphin. But she’s as unprepared as her awkward teenage husband. How will this free spirit react to Versailles with its ridiculous rules of etiquette?

  • Rival Queens: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rival Queens

    S1 E2 - 56m 14s

    Marie Antoinette realizes that producing an heir will not be straightforward. She turns to Madame du Barry for support. But the Favorite begins to see the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections. There can’t be two Queens.

  • Pick a Princess: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Pick a Princess

    S1 E3 - 54m 38s

    The Royal Family goes on holiday at Fontainebleau. Marie Antoinette discovers du Barry’s plan to welcome Provence’s betrothed. Antoinette’s escalating hostilities with du Barry threaten her relationship with the King.

  • Queen of France: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Queen of France

    S1 E4 - 50m 44s

    Marie Antoinette and Louis are about to make their first official visit to Paris. But the King becomes seriously ill and succession becomes a reality. Du Barry knows that she needs to protect herself from the future Queen of France.

  • Rebel Queen: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rebel Queen

    S1 E5 - 52m 43s

    Louis may now be King, but Marie Antoinette is determined to launch her reign as the Queen of France. First steps --organize a glittering Inauguration Ball and convince Louis to choose her pro-Austrian candidate as his new Prime Minister.

  • Deus Ex Machina: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Deus Ex Machina

    S1 E6 - 51m 40s

    Surprisingly, the person who comes to Versailles to save the royal marriage is Marie Antoinette’s brother, Joseph, who realizes he will have his work cut out if he’s going to unite the couple and save the Franco-Austrian alliance.

  • The Ostrich: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Ostrich

    S1 E7 - 47m 55s

    Marie Antoinette is pregnant at last! But her reputation is attacked when pornographic pamphlets challenging the legitimacy of her unborn child appear at Versailles. Louis demands a full-blown investigation to nail the seditious traitors.

  • Queen of Hearts: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Queen of Hearts

    S1 E8 - 50m 43s

    Louis becomes increasingly confident as he throws himself into supporting the American War of Independence. Marie Antoinette embraces life at the Petit Trianon where she becomes enamored by a familiar face -- Count Axel von Fersen.

Extras + Features

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 - 1m 1s

    Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she leaves Austria to marry the Dauphin of France. At
    Versailles, under the complex rules of the French court, she suffers from not being able to live her life
    the way she wants, under pressure to continue the Bourbon line and secure the Franco-Austrian
    alliance.

  • A Fresh, Feminist Take on Marie Antoinette: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Fresh, Feminist Take on Marie Antoinette

    S1 - 2m

    The "Marie Antoinette" cast and crew discuss the drama's new take on the young queen, her relationship with Louis XVI, and the forces working against her when she arrived in Versailles.

  • An Awkward Introduction: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    An Awkward Introduction

    S1 E1 - 2m 29s

    Marie Antoinette meets the Royal Family for the first time and her husband-to-be.

  • Louis Surprises Marie Antoinette with Her Pug Mops: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Louis Surprises Marie Antoinette with Her Pug Mops

    S1 E2 - 1m 12s

    After learning that Marie Antoinette's pug, Mops, was sent back to Austria upon her arrival in Versailles, Louis finds a way to return him to her. The surprise brings the newlyweds closer.

  • Episode 2 Preview | Rival Queens: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2 Preview | Rival Queens

    S1 E2 - 30s

    Marie Antoinette realizes that producing an heir will not be straightforward. She turns to Madame du Barry for support. But the Favorite begins to see the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections. There can’t be two Queens.

  • A Public Feud: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Public Feud

    S1 E3 - 3m

    When Marie Antoinette refuses to speak to Madame du Barry, the King requests a public acknowledgement at the Royal Family's fête champêtre celebration. If she doesn't comply, her actions may lead to negative consequences for the Franco-Austrian alliance.

  • Episode 3 Preview | Pick a Princess: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3 Preview | Pick a Princess

    S1 E3 - 30s

    The Royal Family goes on holiday at Fontainebleau. Marie Antoinette discovers du Barry’s plan to welcome Provence’s betrothed. Antoinette’s escalating hostilities with du Barry threaten her relationship with the King.

  • Succession to the Throne: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Succession to the Throne

    S1 E4 - 2m 58s

    Following the King's death, Marie Antoinette asks Louis to banish Madame du Barry from Versailles. Louis XVI is crowned King and Marie Antoinette begins her reign as the Queen of France.

  • Episode 4 Preview | Queen of France: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4 Preview | Queen of France

    S1 E4 - 30s

    Marie Antoinette and Louis are about to make their first official visit to Paris. But the King becomes seriously ill and succession becomes a reality. Du Barry knows that she needs to protect herself from the future Queen of France.

  • Talks of Divorce: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Talks of Divorce

    S1 E5 - 2m 2s

    A secret about Provence and Joséphine's pregnancy comes to light, and Louis begins to have doubts about his compatibility with Marie Antoinette.

  • Episode 5 Preview | Rebel Queen: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5 Preview | Rebel Queen

    S1 E5 - 30s

    Louis may now be King, but Marie Antoinette is determined to launch her reign as the Queen of France. First steps --organize a glittering Inauguration Ball and convince Louis to choose her pro-Austrian candidate as his new Prime Minister.

  • Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI Confront Their Marital Issues: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI Confront Their Marital Issues

    S1 E6 - 2m 33s

    Talks of divorce threaten the Franco-Austrian alliance and Marie Antoinette's brother, Joseph, makes a trip to Versailles to help mediate. When the blame for the King and Queen's deteriorating marriage falls on Marie Antoinette, she's quick to point out Joseph and Louis' sexist attitudes.

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