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The Serpent Queen

2022·Show
16Episodes in2Seasons·TV-MA

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

It feels good to be bad.

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’s 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.
Period Political DramaBiographical Historical FictionFemale Power StruggleSharp Witty DialogueCourt Intrigue & DeceitRuthless Survival StoryDarkly Humorous ToneRoyal Family DynamicsHistorical Accuracy

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Serpent Queen

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Where can I stream The Serpent Queen legally?

The Serpent Queen is included with a subscription to Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Serpent Queen worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Serpent Queen rated?

TV-MAViolenceSexual contentStrong language

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How many seasons does The Serpent Queen have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 16 episodes of about 49 minutes each.

Is The Serpent Queen based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Serpent Queen?

Critics88
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate The Serpent Queen higher (88) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did The Serpent Queen air?

It ran from 2022 to 2024 and has ended.

What language is The Serpent Queen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Serpent Queen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Serpent Queen in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Serpent Queen use?

Ambiguously BiDarker and EdgierEven Evil Has StandardsKick the DogThe Bus Came BackFoilAuthority in Name OnlyWounded Gazelle GambitBumbling SidekickTime SkipWrong Genre SavvyOut-Gambittedand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 storytelling tropes for The Serpent Queen, including Ambiguously Bi, Darker and Edgier, Even Evil Has Standards.