The BEST episodes of The Serpent Queen season 2
Every episode of The Serpent Queen season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Serpent Queen season 2!
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 - All Saints Day
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/30/2024
Catherine's actions lead to chaos and bloodshed, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake; Catherine's desperate measures may prevent total war, or they could unleash forces beyond her control.
#2 - Time with the Family
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/9/2024
Catherine relinquishes her seat on the Privy Council, but not before securing a place for Anjou; a religious war is on the horizon as Queen Elizabeth lands in the Netherlands; France's saving grace may be a marriage.
#3 - Courting the Valois
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/16/2024
Queen Elizabeth's arrival sparks manipulation and intrigue within the Valois Court; a dramatic fencing match for the Queen's affections ends in a shocking revelation, leaving the Court in turmoil.
#4 - A House Divided
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/23/2024
Tensions escalate as Edith and her followers wield newfound power while Catherine grapples with political manipulations and betrayals; as Queen Elizabeth's schemes unravel, Catherine must strategize to secure power and navigate a web of deceit.
#5 - Judas
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/2/2024
Charles is ready to make his own rules, rejecting his mother's influence; with a rebellion on the rise, a mysterious plan is set, but when loyalty can be so easily swayed...miracles can happen.
#6 - Second Coming
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/19/2024
With peace lying on a knifes edge, Catherine attempts to calm tensions by allowing the Bourbons to pursue the trade deal with England, and she halts the investigation into the Duke of Guise's arson involvement.
#7 - Death of a Prince
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/26/2024
News of Edith's miracle spreads throughout Europe; the Bourbon's leverage an opportunity for England to exploit France; Catherine must return urgently to France when Anjou's temper causes damage.
#8 - Grand Tour
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/12/2024
Catherine aims to unite France under King Charles IX, pushing her agenda of a secular state. The Bourbons present a trade deal with England. Tensions rise on the Privy Council.