The Serpent

The Serpent

What does it take to catch a killer?

Ended First aired 01/Jan/2021 United Kingdom English 2 season(s) 16 episode(s)
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Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to concieve. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.
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Season 2 · Season 2
8 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Jul/2024
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In the second season of "The Serpent Queen," Catherine's rule faces power struggles, conflicts, and betrayals as she seeks unity in France. Her grip on power is tested.

Season Overview

In the second season of "The Serpent Queen," Catherine's rule faces power struggles, conflicts, and betrayals as she seeks unity in France. Her grip on power is tested.

S2E8
All Saints Day
Air date: 30/Aug/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 70 min
Summary

Catherine's actions lead to chaos and bloodshed, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake; Catherine's desperate measures may prevent total war, or they could unleash forces beyond her control.

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Catherine's actions lead to chaos and bloodshed, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake; Catherine's desperate measures may prevent total war, or they could unleash forces beyond her control.

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S2E7
A House Divided
Air date: 23/Aug/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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Tensions escalate as Edith and her followers wield newfound power while Catherine grapples with political manipulations and betrayals; as Queen Elizabeth's schemes unravel, Catherine must strategize to secure power and navigate a web of deceit.

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Tensions escalate as Edith and her followers wield newfound power while Catherine grapples with political manipulations and betrayals; as Queen Elizabeth's schemes unravel, Catherine must strategize to secure power and navigate a web of deceit.

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S2E6
Courting the Valois
Air date: 16/Aug/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 54 min
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Queen Elizabeth's arrival sparks manipulation and intrigue within the Valois Court; a dramatic fencing match for the Queen's affections ends in a shocking revelation, leaving the Court in turmoil.

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Queen Elizabeth's arrival sparks manipulation and intrigue within the Valois Court; a dramatic fencing match for the Queen's affections ends in a shocking revelation, leaving the Court in turmoil.

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S2E5
Time with the Family
Air date: 09/Aug/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 53 min
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Catherine relinquishes her seat on the Privy Council, but not before securing a place for Anjou; a religious war is on the horizon as Queen Elizabeth lands in the Netherlands; France's saving grace may be a marriage.

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Catherine relinquishes her seat on the Privy Council, but not before securing a place for Anjou; a religious war is on the horizon as Queen Elizabeth lands in the Netherlands; France's saving grace may be a marriage.

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S2E4
Judas
Air date: 02/Aug/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 54 min
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Charles is ready to make his own rules, rejecting his mother's influence; with a rebellion on the rise, a mysterious plan is set, but when loyalty can be so easily swayed...miracles can happen.

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Charles is ready to make his own rules, rejecting his mother's influence; with a rebellion on the rise, a mysterious plan is set, but when loyalty can be so easily swayed...miracles can happen.

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S2E3
Death of a Prince
Air date: 26/Jul/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 51 min
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News of Edith's miracle spreads throughout Europe; the Bourbon's leverage an opportunity for England to exploit France; Catherine must return urgently to France when Anjou's temper causes damage.

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News of Edith's miracle spreads throughout Europe; the Bourbon's leverage an opportunity for England to exploit France; Catherine must return urgently to France when Anjou's temper causes damage.

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Second Coming
Air date: 19/Jul/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 51 min
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With peace balanced on a knife's edge, Catherine attempts to calm tensions by allowing the Bourbons to pursue the trade deal with England. Catherine halts the investigation into the Duke of Guise's arson involvement.

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With peace balanced on a knife's edge, Catherine attempts to calm tensions by allowing the Bourbons to pursue the trade deal with England. Catherine halts the investigation into the Duke of Guise's arson involvement.

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Grand Tour
Air date: 12/Jul/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 50 min
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Catherine aims to unite France under King Charles IX, pushing her agenda of a secular state; the Bourbons present an ambitious trade deal with Protestant England; as tensions rise on the Privy Council, the Guise's plan to reignite religious conflict.

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Catherine aims to unite France under King Charles IX, pushing her agenda of a secular state; the Bourbons present an ambitious trade deal with Protestant England; as tensions rise on the Privy Council, the Guise's plan to reignite religious conflict.

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Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Jan/2021
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S1E8
Episode 8
Air date: 14/Feb/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
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The net begins to close around Charles and Marie-Andrée in India, but the final chapter of Herman’s pursuit of Sobhraj stretches long into the future.

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The net begins to close around Charles and Marie-Andrée in India, but the final chapter of Herman’s pursuit of Sobhraj stretches long into the future.

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Episode 7
Air date: 07/Feb/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 55 min
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Charles and Marie-Andrée arrive in Paris and attempt to set up a new life. Meanwhile, Herman makes a dangerous gamble in his investigation which finally brings a breakthrough.

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Charles and Marie-Andrée arrive in Paris and attempt to set up a new life. Meanwhile, Herman makes a dangerous gamble in his investigation which finally brings a breakthrough.

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Episode 6
Air date: 31/Jan/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 56 min
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The fallout from Gautier’s escape threatens Herman’s diplomatic career. Charles attempts to set up business in France, a place that holds powerful memories for him.

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The fallout from Gautier’s escape threatens Herman’s diplomatic career. Charles attempts to set up business in France, a place that holds powerful memories for him.

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Episode 5
Air date: 24/Jan/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 57 min
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Herman and Charles engage in an exhausting battle of wits as Herman continues to pile pressure on the Thai police to prosecute the suspects, while Charles perfects his escape plan.

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Herman and Charles engage in an exhausting battle of wits as Herman continues to pile pressure on the Thai police to prosecute the suspects, while Charles perfects his escape plan.

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Episode 4
Air date: 17/Jan/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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Charles embarks on a terrifying trail of destruction in Nepal, while Nadine helps Herman gather the final evidence he needs for the police to act.

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Charles embarks on a terrifying trail of destruction in Nepal, while Nadine helps Herman gather the final evidence he needs for the police to act.

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Episode 3
Air date: 10/Jan/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 58 min
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Young Frenchman Dominique Renelleau tries to escape Charles Sobhraj’s terrifying lair. As he listens to Nadine and Remi’s testimony, Herman realises the scale of Charles’s crimes.

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Young Frenchman Dominique Renelleau tries to escape Charles Sobhraj’s terrifying lair. As he listens to Nadine and Remi’s testimony, Herman realises the scale of Charles’s crimes.

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Episode 2
Air date: 03/Jan/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
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Marie-Andrée Leclerc leaves her life behind for the love of Charles Sobhraj but discovers the chilling cost. Herman vows to investigate the murders of the Dutch couple.

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Marie-Andrée Leclerc leaves her life behind for the love of Charles Sobhraj but discovers the chilling cost. Herman vows to investigate the murders of the Dutch couple.

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S1E1
Episode 1
Air date: 01/Jan/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 59 min
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Bangkok, 1975. Dutch diplomat Herman Knippenberg investigates the disappearance of a young couple who were last seen alive at the apartment of gem dealer Charles Sobhraj.

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Bangkok, 1975. Dutch diplomat Herman Knippenberg investigates the disappearance of a young couple who were last seen alive at the apartment of gem dealer Charles Sobhraj.

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Tahar Rahim
Tahar Rahim
Charles Sobhraj
Jenna Coleman
Jenna Coleman
Marie-Andrée Leclerc
Billy Howle
Billy Howle
Herman Knippenberg
Ellie Bamber
Ellie Bamber
Angela Knippenberg
Mathilde Warnier
Mathilde Warnier
Nadine Gires
Grégoire Isvarine
Grégoire Isvarine
Rémi Gires
Tim McInnerny
Tim McInnerny
Paul Siemons
Alice Englert
Alice Englert
Teresa Knowlton
Ellie de Lange
Ellie de Lange
Helena Dekker
Armand Rosbak
Armand Rosbak
Willem Bloem
Sahajak Boonthanakit
Sahajak Boonthanakit
Major General Janthasin
Kenneth Won
Kenneth Won
Yotin
Amesh Edireweera
Amesh Edireweera
Ajay Chowdhury
İlker Kaleli
İlker Kaleli
Vitali Hakim
Fabien Frankel
Fabien Frankel
Dominique Renelleau
Stuart Bowman
Stuart Bowman
Graeme Stanton
Nicole Beutler
Nicole Beutler
Dagmar Boeder
Chicha Amatayakul
Chicha Amatayakul
Suda Romyen

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François-Renaud Labarthe
François-Renaud Labarthe
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Anton Mertens
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Seppe Van Grieken
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Si Bell
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Hans Herbots
Hans Herbots
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Tom Shankland
Tom Shankland
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Danielle Palmer
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Helen Chapman
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Malcolm Crowe
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Miikka Leskinen
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Paul Testar
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