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 "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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.