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Succession to the Throne

Succession to the Throne

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2:58
Talks of Divorce

Talks of Divorce

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2:02
Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI Confront Their Marital Issues

Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI Confront Their Marital Issues

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2:33
The King and Queen's First Child

The King and Queen's First Child

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2:42
Marie Antoinette's Admirers

Marie Antoinette's Admirers

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2:52
The Worst Winter

The Worst Winter

Season 2 Episode 1
56:26
A Poison Pen

A Poison Pen

Season 2 Episode 2
53:28
Treacherous Legacy

Treacherous Legacy

Season 2 Episode 3
53:57
The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

Season 2 Episode 4
56:29
Enemies Assemble

Enemies Assemble

Season 2 Episode 5
47:46
Hated, Humbled, Mortified

Hated, Humbled, Mortified

Season 2 Episode 6
50:25
Madame Deficit

Madame Deficit

Season 2 Episode 7
52:20
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Marie Antoinette

A Public Feud

When Marie Antoinette refuses to speak to Madame du Barry, the King requests a public acknowledgement at the Royal Family's fête champêtre celebration. If she doesn't comply, her actions may lead to negative consequences for the Franco-Austrian alliance.
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Queen of France
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50:44
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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54:38
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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56:14
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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52:23
Season 1 Episode 1
The Slap
How will the newlywed Marie Antoinette react to Versailles with its ridiculous rules?
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