The Serpent Queen | ‘Young, Virginal, & Pure as Snow’ Ep. 2 Clip | STARZ

One must learn how to play their cards right in court, Catherine de Medici is catching on very quickly. Catch up on The Serpent Queen now streaming on the STARZ App.

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“The Serpent Queen” tells the story of Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton) who, against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. Catherine’s tale unfolds through flashbacks as she defends her actions and imparts the lessons she’s learned to her new servant girl, Rahima (Sennia Nanua). At 14, the young, orphaned Catherine (Liv Hill) marries into the 16th-century French court. Despite her commoner status, her uncle Pope Clement (Charles Dance), has negotiated a large dowry and a geopolitical alliance in return for the union, and with it comes the expectation of many heirs. However, on her wedding night, Catherine learns that her new husband is in love with Diane de Poitiers (Ludivine Sagnier), a beautiful lady-in-waiting twice his age. With her future suddenly uncertain and with little hope of conceiving, Catherine must quickly learn who she can trust - both within her personal entourage of courtiers and the members of the royal court - while outmaneuvering anyone who underestimates her determination to survive at any cost.

[luiscarlosmotasantos]

This scene happened in real life. When Catherine was left without a dowry and did not bear children to France, she humiliated herself before King Francis and asked to be repudiated. But Francisco, who loved her as her daughter, picked her up and said: My daughter, heaven has wanted you to be my son's wife and I don't want it any other way.

[jazminmuro]

How funny and clever that Catherine De Medici had reminded the slight against her rival as she is neither young nor a virgin while Catherine is still is. That must have hurt Diane very much. Besides, everyone knows that the King would never allow his second son to marry his mistress because he wants a clean succession for children and his grandchildren.

[rachaelhowe]

"For goodness sakes, we're supposed to be having a bloody meeting"

[cassiegeorge]

This was hilarious well played Catherine.

[panjae]

Was in love with this series from the 1st episode! Can't wait for episode 3.

[M]

I really love the performance of both actresses for Catherine and it feels different too from the white princess and queen it has kind of a dark comedy vibe

[maggiemakgill]

Someone has been taking notes on how to play the "Game of Thrones."

[moonshyne]

I really like this show so far! We need more White Queen/White Princess (but not Spanish princess that one was meh) type shows like this!

[MissPeachCobbler]

I adore this show so much that I'm buying the book it's based on.

[Martin-Tello]

Catherine al ver todas las humillaciones que le hace Diana: no sabes la que te espera

Diana al ver la escena: Esa…

Catherine: me hundo, pero me iré contigo

[pamelameadows]

I think it was hilarious when they went to kidnap Francis that they would be wearing such a vivid blue color instead of blending in with the woods.

[carlaward]

Loved this show, get rid of her cousin!

[laurainesacosta]

A risky but clever movement, offwanded Diane

[lexigrimhaive]

This is so unbelievably inaccurate.
And the fact that they chose such an inelegant, ungallant, short, pudgy, red-faced man to play the great and beautiful king Francois I is an utter TRAVESTY.

[jacobsayre]

Crap acting, bad script. The irony is "it can't be that bad" as an utterance in this script essentially describes probably most people's reaction to this nauseating crap. The attire, the garbage story . . . I could go on. is directing this? Whom was it that have the green light for it? I didn't bother to look.