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Marie Antoinette
Treacherous Legacy
Season 2
Episode 3
When Marie Antoinette takes steps to protect herself and her unborn child, she unwittingly fuels the perception of her as an extravagant tart while Paris starves. For the first time, the people openly protest against her.
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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.
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52:23
How will the newlywed Marie Antoinette react to Versailles with its ridiculous rules?