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Marie Antoinette
The Slap
Season 1
Episode 1
Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she’s forced to leave Austria to marry the Dauphin. But she’s as unprepared as her awkward teenage husband. How will this free spirit react to Versailles with its ridiculous rules of etiquette?
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50:43
Louis becomes increasingly confident. Marie Antoinette is enamored by a familiar face.
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47:55
Pregnant Marie Antoinette’s reputation is attacked. Louis demands a full investigation.
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51:40
Marie Antoinette’s brother, Joseph, works to save the Franco-Austrian nuptial alliance.
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52:43
Louis may now be King, but Marie Antoinette is determined to launch her reign as Queen.
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50:44
When the King becomes seriously ill, succession suddenly becomes a reality.
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54:38
Antoinette’s escalating hostilities with du Barry threaten her relationship with the King.
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56:14
Madame du Barry, the Favorite, sees the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections.