The Serpent Queen True Story: How Catherine De Medici Got The Name & How Accurate The Starz Series Is, Explained
The Starz series The Serpent Queen is a historical drama that centers on Catherine de Medici, the Queen of France from 1547 to 1559, exploring who she really was behind closed doors. Starring Samantha Morton as the elder Catherine and Liv Hill as teenage Catherine, the series explores her reign beginning with her youth, when she was first betrothed to King Henry II. Using cunning manipulation and cutthroat tactics, Catherine stops at nothing to secure her legacy to the French throne.
Airing for two seasons, The Serpent Queen is rife with political intrigue and historical anachronisms, yet there is still an outline of truth in its characterization of historical figures and events. Season 1 of the show has Catherine narrating her story to a servant girl, Rahima, which cleverly leaves room for interpretation. As to who was the Serpent Queen, and how she earned the nickname, the series aspired to showcase how Catherine...
Airing for two seasons, The Serpent Queen is rife with political intrigue and historical anachronisms, yet there is still an outline of truth in its characterization of historical figures and events. Season 1 of the show has Catherine narrating her story to a servant girl, Rahima, which cleverly leaves room for interpretation. As to who was the Serpent Queen, and how she earned the nickname, the series aspired to showcase how Catherine...
- 1/6/2025
- by Emily Gilbert
- ScreenRant
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