While Louis proposes an audacious alliance with England, and an unexpected envoy to negotiate it, normally brazen Béatrice fears revelation of her secrets. The 'palace of dreams' is home to murderous schemes as the extravagant drama continues.
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Series 3: 10. The Legacy
Looking to the future, King Louis XIV seeks to reconnect with his people, and reconcile his family. \n\nAs some oppressed Parisians plan a violent welcome for Louis, has one of ...
06-08-2018
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Series 3: 9. The Tinderbox
His resolve reinforced, Louis is dismissive of the pain his plans will cause others, be they Philippe or Protestants of all classes. \n\nCardinal Leto is confident of making the ...
30-07-2018
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Series 3: 8. Of Gods And Men
Suffering an identity crisis, Louis gets moody, unable to reveal the reason.\n\nJeanne's protest pamphlets in Paris bring reprisals led by Marchal.
23-07-2018
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Series 3: Episode 7
Has Louis finally learnt the identity of the man in the iron mask? \n\nCardinal Leto is still determined to use his knowledge against the king. \n\nFabien Marchal is in pursuit ...
16-07-2018
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Series 3: 6. The Wheel Of Fortune
Louis hopes diplomacy will hide his duplicity as he works to undermine Leopold while winning over severe cardinal Leto. \n\nMarchal helps Philippe learn a family secret, and is ...
09-07-2018
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Series 3: 5. The Afterlife
Can Louis' longed-for loving touch help the ailing queen? An engraved blade holds a clue to who Philippe has antagonised. Jeanne challenges her brother's business-minded betrayal.
02-07-2018
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Series 3: 4. Crime And Punishment
Seeking retribution, Louis lashes out at the Parisian rebels though Philippe urges a more reasoned response. Word from Spain casts doubt on Marie-Therese's intentions. Sophie's ...
25-06-2018
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Series 3: 3. Truth Will Out
A betrayal by one of the women closest to the king has unforeseen consequences, while a graphic revelation results in a fall from grace for another. Philippe gets dangerously cl ...
18-06-2018
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Series 3: 2. Trust Issues
Little can be taken at face value as Louis negotiates with Leopold over Spain, the Bastille governor has a sorry tale for Philippe and Sophie surprises Marchal.
11-06-2018
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Series 3: 1. Smoke And Mirrors
Louis welcomes a defeated royal relative to the palace, but with unforeseen personal consequences. Philippe stumbles upon a mystery man. Madame de Montespan finds how to hurt a ...
04-06-2018
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Episode 10
The traitor changes tactics, striking at those closest to Louis, with deadly consequences, while Sophie stubbornly risks angering Marchal. A brutally bloody finale to the first ...
13-05-2018
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Episode 7
With Louis laid low by a major fever, those conspiring against him grow in strength and confidence while Philippe is caught in the middle, as are medic Masson and his daughter C ...
12-05-2018
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Episode 6
A protest halts construction at the palace but Louis refuses to let Philippe help and matters escalate, allowing plotters to pose a genuine threat to the young king's rule. Thin ...
12-05-2018
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Series 2: Episode 1
A high-profile poisoning in the heart of the French court leaves a coveted vacancy, while pregnant Madame de Montespan exercises her influence at every opportunity. Is someone o ...
13-05-2018
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Series 3: 3. Truth Will Out
A betrayal by one of the women closest to the king has unforeseen consequences, while a graphic revelation results in a fall from grace for another. Philippe gets dangerously cl ...
18-06-2018
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Series 2: Episode 2
The king's bad 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 confou ...
13-05-2018
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Episode 9
The traitor strikes in the palace prison, Henriette has a rocky reunion with her brother, Charles II of England, while Beatrice risks a rendezvous with Marchal. Diplomacy and d ...
12-05-2018
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Series 2: Episode 5
The king's continued insomnia renders him even more volatile, so loyalty counts for little, as Marchal finds to his cost. Claudine investigates the mystery toxin, while Sophie s ...
15-05-2018
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