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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
Marie Antoinette Season 2

The End of the Beginning

Season 2 Episode 8
53:35
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Marie Antoinette

Succession to the Throne

Following the King's death, Marie Antoinette asks Louis to banish Madame du Barry from Versailles. Louis XVI is crowned King and Marie Antoinette begins her reign as the Queen of France.
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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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