Sumptuous period drama depicting the decadent and turbulent early reign of the Sun King. Young Louis XIV seeks to stamp his authority on court and country but faces resistance. Show more
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Sumptuous period drama. Harsh steps must be taken to preserve the royal reputation, while flamboyant Philippe causes a stir of his own. Show more
Sumptuous period drama. A dissident duke tries to pressure Louis to return the royal court to Paris, while a rich African prince suffers a curiously restrained reception. Show more
Sumptuous period drama. Seductive young ladies vie to attract the king's eye at court, where behind the scenes there is bloody business being conducted and investigated. Show more
Sumptuous period drama. Philippe returns from war a changed man. The still-base appetites of dissident duke Cassel must be pandered to by Madame de Montespan. Show more
Period drama. A protest halts construction at the palace but Louis refuses to let Philippe help and matters escalate, allowing plotters to pose a threat to the king's rule. Show more
Period drama. With Louis laid low by a major fever, those conspiring against him grow in strength and confidence. Show more
Period drama. While Louis proposes an audacious alliance with England, and an unexpected envoy to negotiate it, the normally brazen Beatrice fears revelation of her secrets. Show more
Period drama. The traitor strikes in the palace prison, Henriette has a rocky reunion with her brother, Charles II of England, while Beatrice risks a rendezvous with Marchal. Show more
Period drama. Louis hopes diplomacy will hide his duplicity as he works to undermine Leopold while winning over severe cardinal Leto. Show more
Period drama. Suffering an identity crisis, Louis gets moody, unable to reveal the reason. Jeanne's protest pamphlets in Paris bring reprisals led by Marchal. Show more
Period drama. Louis is dismissive of the pain his plans will cause others. Cardinal Leto is confident of making the king marry Isabella. Show more
Period drama. A betrayal by one of the women closest to the king has unforeseen consequences, while a graphic revelation results in a fall from grace for another. Show more
Period drama. Seeking retribution, Louis lashes out at the Parisian rebels - though Philippe urges a more reasoned response. Sophie's loyalties are tested. Show more
Period drama. Can Louis' longed-for loving touch help the ailing queen? An engraved blade holds a clue to who Philippe has antagonised. Show more
Period drama. King Louis XIV seeks to reconnect with his people, and reconcile his family, but has one of his friends become a foe? Show more
Period drama. The traitor changes tactics, striking at those closest to Louis, with deadly consequences, while Sophie stubbornly risks angering Marchal. Show more
Period drama. Debauchery is banned when Marie-Therese takes charge. Signing an urgent treaty requires a man's touch, if Philippe can be persuaded to play his part. Show more
Period drama. Clandestine discussions and an unexpected close encounter take their toll on Louis's mental state. Show more
Period drama. Louis and Philippe each face a foe in the bedroom, but the traitors strike back. Even in chains, poisonous Madame Agathe threatens the king. Show more