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Marie Antoinette
A Fresh, Feminist Take on Marie Antoinette
The "Marie Antoinette" cast and crew discuss the drama's new take on the young queen, her relationship with Louis XVI, and the forces working against her when she arrived in Versailles.
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50:43
Louis becomes increasingly confident. Marie Antoinette is enamored by a familiar face.
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47:55
Pregnant Marie Antoinette’s reputation is attacked. Louis demands a full investigation.
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51:40
Marie Antoinette’s brother, Joseph, works to save the Franco-Austrian nuptial alliance.
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52:43
Louis may now be King, but Marie Antoinette is determined to launch her reign as Queen.
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50:44
When the King becomes seriously ill, succession suddenly becomes a reality.
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54:38
Antoinette’s escalating hostilities with du Barry threaten her relationship with the King.
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56:14
Madame du Barry, the Favorite, sees the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections.
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52:23
How will the newlywed Marie Antoinette react to Versailles with its ridiculous rules?