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The Accursed Kings

1972 – 1973Show1 season6 episodes

DramaWar & Politics
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

Summary

It is the start of the 14th century and Philip IV the Fair reigns supreme over France. His three sons would rule after him. Isabelle, his only daughter, is married to King Edward II of England.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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The Accursed Kings episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Le roi de fer, 8.2
  2. S1 E2 La reine étranglée, 8.5
  3. S1 E3 Les poisons de la couronne, 8.4
  4. S1 E4 La loi des mâles, 8.2
  5. S1 E5 La louve de France, 8.2
  6. S1 E6 Le lis et le lion, 8.4

Cast

24 of 86 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Claude Barma
Written by
Maurice Druon, Marcel Jullian
Music by
Georges Delerue

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Facts

December 21, 1972 · January 24, 1973 · Ended

First aired
December 21, 1972
Last aired
January 24, 1973
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Small Name, Big Ego, Obnoxious In-Laws, Better with Non-Human Company +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Accursed Kings?"

Questions about The Accursed Kings

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Accursed Kings?

France

In the United States, The Accursed Kings streams on France. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Accursed Kings worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.6).

How long does it take to watch The Accursed Kings?

62 h

About 62 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 616 minutes each, aired from 1972 to 1973.

Will I feel good after watching The Accursed Kings?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Accursed Kings in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does The Accursed Kings use?

Small Name, Big EgoObnoxious In-LawsBetter with Non-Human CompanyWounded Gazelle GambitA Minor KidroductionFeuding FamiliesTableauFirearms Are RevolutionaryI Was Quite a LookerObfuscating StupidityBecause You Were Nice to MeSmug Snakeand 308 more

TV Tropes lists 320 tropes for it, including Small Name, Big Ego, Obnoxious In-Laws, and Better with Non-Human Company.