The BEST episodes of The Serpent Queen
Every episode of The Serpent Queen ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Serpent Queen!
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 is 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.
#1 - A Queen Is Made
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/2022
The planned kidnapping of King Francis goes awry but Catherine devises a new plan to allow her control of the country.
#2 - The Price
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2022
Prince Henri returns from war with a new mistress, Filippa, and a baby. Catherine resorts to extreme measures to produce an heir.
#3 - An Attack on the King
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2022
Mary visits Rahima and recounts her side of the story of life at the Royal Court. Catherine and Mary have conflicting views when it comes to freedom of religion in France.
#4 - A New Era
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2022
Catherine has become a mother. King Francis suffers a fall from his horse while hunting with Henri and Catherine.
#5 - The Last Joust
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2022
Catherine has a dream that predicts that her husband will be wounded while jousting. Catherine and Henri decide that their son Francis should delay his wedding to Mary.
#6 - To War Rather Than to Bed
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2022
Young Catherine begins to learn how to outwit the royal household in order to secure her future after the death of her uncle.
#7 - The First Regency
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2022
King Henri departs to lead an army to defend France and places Catherine in charge as Regent, allowing her to test her powers further. Catherine asks Rahima to search Mary’s room for a letter.
#8 - Medici Bitch
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/2022
Queen Catherine confides in a servant girl and begins to tell the story of her life, including the circumstances surrounding her arrival at the French Royal Court at the age of 14.