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The Serpent Queen

It feels good to be bad.

Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to concieve. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.

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About The Serpent Queen

Creators
Justin Haythe
Cast
Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, Barry Atsma, Enzo Cilenti, Nicholas Burns, Danny Kirrane
Genres
Drama
Content rating
TV-MA
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Canceled

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