Versailles, 1671. Louis has completed the first phase of his project the building far from Paris, of the most beautiful palace in Europe where he will effectively lock up the nobility to exercise absolute control over them. Unexpectedly, his project turns against him. Versailles is riddled with corruption. Louis has created a new civilization, where the courtesans are desperate to get close to the Sun. Behind the rules of etiquette imposed on the court, they dream of elevating their social status, wealth and power. Any and all means of doing so are utilized which inevitably results in the deterioration of morality and the spread of dangerous and poisonous behaviour… Blinded by the love for his favorite courtesan, Madame de Montespan, Louis remains deaf to the Church’s injunctions. The greatest enemy that stands before Louis is no longer the nobility, nor Guillaume d’Orange, it is God who now threatens the Sun King.

Avg Rating

5.6

10 rated

Best Episode

6.6

E5 · War and Peace

Lowest Rated

4.6

E3 · Who Will Guard the Guards Themselves?

Runtime

8h 57m

10 episodes

Seasons

S1 S2 S3

Episodes

E1 · The Labyrinth

Mar 27, 2017·55m

Though his palace continues to expand and receive admiration from around the world, Louis is still plagued by nightmares.

5.1

E2 · A Still Small Voice

Mar 27, 2017·54m

The King's bed example is blamed for the nobility's immorality, fuelled by illicit love potions and powders. Philippe must meet his new bride. Another victim of poisoning confounds Marchal.

4.8

E3 · Who Will Guard the Guards Themselves?

Low

Apr 3, 2017·52m

A cool welcome awaits Princess Palatine both in the palace salons and her new husband's bed, but Sophie's destiny is worst. Marchal finds a prime suspect for the poisonings.

4.6

E4 · Miasma

Apr 3, 2017·52m

Madeleine de Foix is arrested as the poisoner after trying to kill Fabien. Montespans baby suffers an illness. Louis faces criticism from Bossuet and Pascal. Sophie endures a terrifying experience when married to Cassel.

6.1

E5 · War and Peace

Best

Apr 10, 2017·56m

King Louis XIV's continued insomnia makes him increasingly volatile, meaning Marchal's loyalty counts for nothing. Claudine continues to investigate the mystery toxin, while Sophie seeks a solution to her situation.

6.6

E6 · The Sands of Time

Apr 10, 2017·53m

A delegation arrives, but won't negotiate with the queen. Phillipe steps up to act as king while Louis is at battle. Fabien mourns Claudine and seeks to avenge her murder. The king's mistress takes her jealousy too far.

5.1

E7 · A Night

Apr 17, 2017·54m

Louis meets Guillaume d'Orange in a relentless combat and returns to Versailles full of new energy. The court is in shock of two new deaths and Montespan feels herself increasingly isolated.

6.2

E8 · The New Regime

Apr 17, 2017·53m

Louis ends his relationship with Madame De Montespan who full of humiliation turns to dark forces. Palatine is suffering of suspected poisoning and Cassel reveals Thomas' secret plans to the king.

6.2

E9 · Seven Shadows

Apr 24, 2017·54m

Louis has Phillipe get close to the spy. This ignites the Chevalier's jealousy. Fabien learns what Father Etienne does with the children he rescues. Montespan is desperate to reclaim the king's love, but Louis falls for someone more pious.

6.4

E10 · Of Blood and Stone

Apr 24, 2017·54m

The affair of the poisons continues. Could it even reach deep into Louis's own court?

5.2

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