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Marie Antoinette

The End of the Beginning

Season 2 Episode 8

Amid the revolution’s advance, Marie Antoinette struggles to support Louis’s rule. When he succumbs to depression, she bravely steps up to rule in his place, proving she is the last man standing—ready for whatever comes next.

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Pick a Princess
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54:38
Antoinette’s escalating hostilities with du Barry threaten her relationship with the King.
Rival Queens
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56:14
Madame du Barry, the Favorite, sees the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections.
The Slap
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52:23
How will the newlywed Marie Antoinette react to Versailles with its ridiculous rules?
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