The Serpent Queen (s01) ✰ [EXCLUSIVE]

She is married off to Henry, the second son of King Francis I, but quickly discovers her husband is deeply in love with Diane de Poitiers, a beautiful woman twice his age.

The season follows Catherine’s journey across several decades, framed by her conversations with a young servant, Rahima, in the "present" day (1560). The Serpent Queen (S01)

Through strategic alliances, the elimination of rivals, and mastering the court's political machinery, Catherine (Samantha Morton) eventually ascends to the role of Regent of France. Key Themes and Stylistic Elements She is married off to Henry, the second