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10 Episodes 2015 - 2016
This historical drama series is set in XVII century France, during the construction of the Palace of Versailles. Season 1 opens with King Louis XIV (George Blagden), afraid of his court rebelling against the monarchy, deciding to build a new and luxurious castle outside of Paris, where he would force every member of the court to move. As the season progresses, the nobles start viewing their new residence as a prison, and start conspiring against each other and against the king. As wars and politics are discussed and the fate of France is decided by a handful of people, the King's power increases.
Episode 1
Mon, Nov 16, 2015 60 mins
A 28-year-old Louis XIV travels to Versailles after the Fronde revolt, in order to build the world's most opulent palace in the series premiere of this drama.
Episode 2
Mon, Nov 16, 2015 60 mins
Louis XIV begins construction of Versailles as he attempts to keep the nobles in line and away from Paris.
Episode 3
Mon, Nov 23, 2015 60 mins
The African Prince Annaba visits Louis at Versaillles; Louis use his wife Marie-Therese to gain access to the African territories; Philippe's wife, Henriette, is harassed by the unrelenting Chevalier de Lorraine.
Episode 4
Mon, Nov 30, 2015 60 mins
Louis is troubled by his brother Philippe's rumored expertise on the battlefield; Louise de Valliere is outshined in the Court by Marchioness of Montespan.
Episode 5
Mon, Dec 7, 2015 60 mins
Philippe returns victorious from the front; attacks continue outside Versailles; the king invites the biggest noble families to Versailles to celebrate the peace treaty.
Episode 6
Mon, Dec 14, 2015 60 mins
Soldiers working at Versailles revolt; the Duke of Cassel heads to the palace after a decree from the king that nobles who move to the area will be relieved of their debts.
Episode 7
Mon, Dec 21, 2015 60 mins
Bontemps is worried about the king's high fever and summons a doctor; an emergency council meets to discuss a course of action if the king's condition worsens.
Episode 8
Thu, Dec 24, 2015 60 mins
While in prison, Chevalier is visited by the head of the plot to insure that he does not name his fellow conspirators; Louis proves himself to be a master strategist.
Episode 9
Fri, Dec 25, 2015 60 mins
Henriette takes the lead in negotiations with her brother King Charles III; Montespan gains power in the court as he wins over Louis' heart. Fabien plans revenge for Beatrice's treasonous acts.
Episode 10
Mon, Jan 11, 2016 60 mins
Henriette's health rapidly declines; Claudine works feverishly to save her patient as the palace is put on lock-down; Louis is determined to save his son from the oppressive atmosphere of the court.