Versailles

Name: Versailles
Released: 2015-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: George Blagden, Alex Vlahos, Elisa Lasowski

TV Show · Drama

Set in 1667, this historical drama follows 28-year-old King Louis XIV of France as he decides to move his court to the most extravagant palace on earth – Versailles. This series guides us through a world of betrayals, secret love affairs, political schemes and declarations of war… revealing Versailles in all its glory and brutality.

2015 · 55m

Starring George Blagden, Alex Vlahos, Elisa Lasowski

Director Jalil Lespert, Thomas Vincent

EPISODE 1

The Labyrinth

Though his palace continues to expand and receive admiration from around the world, Louis is still plagued by nightmares.
EPISODE 2

A Still Small Voice

The King's bad example is blamed for the nobility's immorality, fueled by illicit love potions and powders. Philippe must meet his new bride. Another victim of poisoning confounds Marchal.
EPISODE 3

Who Will Watch the Watchmen?

A cool welcome awaits Princess Palatine in the palace's salons and her new husband's bed, but Sophie's destiny is worse. Marchal finds a suspect for the poisonings.
EPISODE 4

Miasma

Madeleine de Foix is thrown into prison; Louis and Montespan's child becomes gravely ill; the church continues to pressure the King; Thomas demands Cassel provide him with confidential information on Louis' plans in Holland.
EPISODE 5

War And Peace

Louis suffers from insomnia, which feeds into his paranoia; consumed with jealousy, Chevalier seduces Colbert's niece; Gaston makes a pact with Agathe.
EPISODE 6

The Sands of Time

Debauchery is banned when Marie-Therese takes charge while Louis is away at war. However, signing an urgent treaty requires a man's touch, if Philippe can be persuaded to play his part. On the battlefield, the king meets his match.