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Rival Queens

Season 1 Episode 2 | 56m 14s

Marie Antoinette realizes that producing an heir will not be straightforward. She turns to Madame du Barry for support. But the Favorite begins to see the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections. There can’t be two Queens.

Aired: 03/25/23 | Expires: 04/09/23
Funding for Marie Antoinette is provided by Viking.
Extras
Louis becomes increasingly confident. Marie Antoinette is enamored by a familiar face.
Louis becomes increasingly confident. Marie Antoinette is enamored by a familiar face.
Marie Antoinette encounters a familiar face and has conflicted feelings.
Pregnant Marie Antoinette’s reputation is attacked. Louis demands a full investigation.
Pregnant Marie Antoinette’s reputation is attacked. Louis demands a full investigation.
Marie Antoinette welcomes her first child, a daughter.
Marie Antoinette’s brother, Joseph, works to save the Franco-Austrian nuptial alliance.
Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI encounter troubles during their marriage and seek out help.
Marie Antoinette’s brother, Joseph, works to save the Franco-Austrian nuptial alliance.
Louis may now be King, but Marie Antoinette is determined to launch her reign as Queen.