The read
A Balasaur Score of 76 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.7/10. The series ran 2 seasons across 16 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to concieve. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
154 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 8 ep2022 |
| 2 | Season 2 | 8 ep2024 |
Cast
- Samantha MortonCatherine de Medici
- Amrita AchariaAabis
- Barry AtsmaAnne de Montmorency
- Enzo CilentiCosimo Ruggeri
- Nicholas BurnsAntoine de Bourbon
- Danny KirraneLouis de Bourbon
- Bill MilnerCharles IX
Stills
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Themes
period dramapolitical intrigue medici16th centurycatherine de' medicifrench historycourt intriguemarguerite de valois