Versailles(2015)
Those who come after us will think that they are just fairy tales...
The story of a young Louis XIV on his journey to become the most powerful monarch in Europe, from his battles with the fronde through his development into the Sun King. Historical and fictional characters guide us in a world of betrayal and political maneuvering, revealing Versailles in all its glory and brutality.
- Created by:
- David Wolstencroft, Simon Mirren
- First aired:
- 2015-11-16
- Country:
- FR
- Network:
- Canal+
Episodes
1. The Labyrinth
★ 5.12017-03-27 · 55m
Though his palace continues to expand and receive admiration from around the world, Louis is still plagued by nightmares.
2. A Still Small Voice
★ 4.82017-03-27 · 54m
The King's bed example is blamed for the nobility's immorality, fuelled by illicit love potions and powders. Philippe must meet his new bride. Another victim of poisoning confounds Marchal.
3. Who Will Guard the Guards Themselves?
★ 4.62017-04-03 · 52m
A cool welcome awaits Princess Palatine both in the palace salons and her new husband's bed, but Sophie's destiny is worst. Marchal finds a prime suspect for the poisonings.
4. Miasma
★ 6.12017-04-03 · 52m
Madeleine de Foix is arrested as the poisoner after trying to kill Fabien. Montespans baby suffers an illness. Louis faces criticism from Bossuet and Pascal. Sophie endures a terrifying experience when married to Cassel.
5. War and Peace
★ 6.62017-04-10 · 56m
King Louis XIV's continued insomnia makes him increasingly volatile, meaning Marchal's loyalty counts for nothing. Claudine continues to investigate the mystery toxin, while Sophie seeks a solution to her situation.
6. The Sands of Time
★ 5.12017-04-10 · 53m
A delegation arrives, but won't negotiate with the queen. Phillipe steps up to act as king while Louis is at battle. Fabien mourns Claudine and seeks to avenge her murder. The king's mistress takes her jealousy too far.
7. A Night
★ 6.22017-04-17 · 54m
Louis meets Guillaume d'Orange in a relentless combat and returns to Versailles full of new energy. The court is in shock of two new deaths and Montespan feels herself increasingly isolated.
8. The New Regime
★ 6.22017-04-17 · 53m
Louis ends his relationship with Madame De Montespan who full of humiliation turns to dark forces. Palatine is suffering of suspected poisoning and Cassel reveals Thomas' secret plans to the king.
9. Seven Shadows
★ 6.42017-04-24 · 54m
Louis has Phillipe get close to the spy. This ignites the Chevalier's jealousy. Fabien learns what Father Etienne does with the children he rescues. Montespan is desperate to reclaim the king's love, but Louis falls for someone more pious.
10. Of Blood and Stone
★ 5.22017-04-24 · 54m
The affair of the poisons continues. Could it even reach deep into Louis's own court?
Where to watch
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Cast
George Blagden
Louis XIV
Alexander Vlahos
Philippe d'Orléans, aka 'Monsieur'
Tygh Runyan
Fabien Marchal
Stuart Bowman
Alexandre Bontemps
Elisa Lasowski
Queen Marie-Thérèse of Austria
Anna Brewster
Athénaïs de Montespan
Evan Williams
The Knight of Lorraine
Maddison Jaizani
Sophie de Clermont, Duchess of Cassel
Steve Cumyn
Jean-Baptiste Colbert
Joe Sheridan
François de Louvois
Pip Torrens
Cassel
Noémie Schmidt
Henriette d'Angleterre
