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The King and Queen's First Child

The King and Queen's First Child

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Marie Antoinette's Admirers

Marie Antoinette's Admirers

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The Worst Winter

The Worst Winter

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A Poison Pen

A Poison Pen

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Treacherous Legacy

Treacherous Legacy

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The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

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Enemies Assemble

Enemies Assemble

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Hated, Humbled, Mortified

Hated, Humbled, Mortified

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Madame Deficit

Madame Deficit

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Marie Antoinette Season 2

The End of the Beginning

Season 2 Episode 8
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Episode 5: The Calling

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When Whales Could Walk

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Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI Confront Their Marital Issues

Talks of divorce threaten the Franco-Austrian alliance and Marie Antoinette's brother, Joseph, makes a trip to Versailles to help mediate. When the blame for the King and Queen's deteriorating marriage falls on Marie Antoinette, she's quick to point out Joseph and Louis' sexist attitudes.
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Queen of France
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Season 1 Episode 4
Queen of France
When the King becomes seriously ill, succession suddenly becomes a reality.
Pick a Princess
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Season 1 Episode 3
Pick a Princess
Antoinette’s escalating hostilities with du Barry threaten her relationship with the King.
Rival Queens
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Season 1 Episode 2
Rival Queens
Madame du Barry, the Favorite, sees the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections.
The Slap
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Season 1 Episode 1
The Slap
How will the newlywed Marie Antoinette react to Versailles with its ridiculous rules?
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