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

  • Episode 6 Preview | Deus Ex Machina: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6 Preview | Deus Ex Machina

    S1 E6 - 30s

    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 King and Queen's First Child: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The King and Queen's First Child

    S1 E7 - 2m 42s

    Marie Antoinette welcomes her first child to Versailles. However, the exciting day is quickly overshadowed by concerns that she has given birth to a daughter.

  • Episode 7 Preview | The Ostrich: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 7 Preview | The Ostrich

    S1 E7 - 30s

    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.

  • Marie Antoinette's Admirers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Marie Antoinette's Admirers

    S1 E8 - 2m 52s

    Marie Antoinette encounters a familiar face at the Petit Trianon and has conflicted feelings over their budding relationship. Meanwhile, Louis throws himself into his work supporting the American War of Independence.

  • Episode 8 Preview | Queen of Hearts: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 8 Preview | Queen of Hearts

    S1 E8 - 30s

    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.

Schedule

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    Marie-Antoinette: TVSS: Iconic

    Marie Antoinette

    Pick a Princess

    Tuesday
    Jul 16

    1 Hour

    The royal family spends a vacation in Fontainebleau in order to escape the stifling climate of Versailles; Marie Antoinette learns of the plan of du Barry, who seeks to find a bride in Provence.
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    Marie-Antoinette: TVSS: Iconic

    Marie Antoinette

    Pick a Princess

    Wednesday
    Jul 17

    1 Hour

    The royal family spends a vacation in Fontainebleau in order to escape the stifling climate of Versailles; Marie Antoinette learns of the plan of du Barry, who seeks to find a bride in Provence.
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    Marie-Antoinette: TVSS: Iconic

    Marie Antoinette

    Reines rivales

    Sunday
    Jul 21

    1 Hour

    Marie Antoinette realizes that producing an heir will not be straightforward and turns to Madame du Barry for support.
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    Marie-Antoinette: TVSS: Iconic

    Marie Antoinette

    Queen of France

    Tuesday
    Jul 23

    1 Hour

    Marie Antoinette and Louis prepare to make their first official visit to Paris but everything changes when the king falls seriously ill and the succession becomes a concrete reality; du Barry knows she has to protect herself.
  • Image
    Marie-Antoinette: TVSS: Iconic

    Marie Antoinette

    Queen of France

    Wednesday
    Jul 24

    1 Hour

    Marie Antoinette and Louis prepare to make their first official visit to Paris but everything changes when the king falls seriously ill and the succession becomes a concrete reality; du Barry knows she has to protect herself.
  • Image
    Marie-Antoinette: TVSS: Iconic

    Marie Antoinette

    Queen of France

    Sunday
    Jul 28

    1 Hour

    Marie Antoinette and Louis prepare to make their first official visit to Paris but everything changes when the king falls seriously ill and the succession becomes a concrete reality; du Barry knows she has to protect herself.
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    Marie-Antoinette: Rebel Queen: TVSS: Iconic

    Marie Antoinette

    Rebel Queen

    Tuesday
    Jul 30

    1 Hour

    Marie Antoinette aims to inaugurate her reign as queen of France, organizing an inauguration ball and trying to convince Louis to choose the pro-Austrian candidate that she defends as prime minister.
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    Marie-Antoinette: TVSS: Iconic

    Marie Antoinette

    Queen of France

    Wednesday
    Jul 31

    1 Hour

    Marie Antoinette and Louis prepare to make their first official visit to Paris but everything changes when the king falls seriously ill and the succession becomes a concrete reality; du Barry knows she has to protect herself.

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