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Versailles

2015·Show
30Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence7

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Those who come after us will think that they are just fairy tales...

The story of a young Louis XIV on his journey to become the most powerful monarch in Europe, from his battles with the fronde through his development into the Sun King. Historical and fictional characters guide us in a world of betrayal and political maneuvering, revealing Versailles in all its glory and brutality.
Opulent Historical DramaRoyal Power StrugglesPolitical IntrigueVisually LavishCourtly BetrayalComing of Age MonarchMature & ProvocativePeriod Piece SpectacleDynastic Conflict

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Versailles

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Where can I stream Versailles legally?

Versailles is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Versailles worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Versailles rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How many seasons does Versailles have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 30 episodes of about 52 minutes each.

Is Versailles based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Versailles?

Critics58
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Versailles higher (75) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Versailles air?

It ran from 2015 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Versailles in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom, Canada, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Versailles?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Versailles in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Versailles use?

Battle of WitsRoyal "We"Decadent CourtEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"Blood from the MouthScenery PornTangled Family TreeVicariously AmbitiousHeir Club for MenKissing CousinsThe JeevesRight Through His Pantsand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Versailles, including Battle of Wits, Royal "We", Decadent Court.