The King's Favorite
TV Show · Drama · History

For more than two decades, Diane de Poitiers was King Henri II’s favorite. Yet despite her strong character and legendary beauty, Diane is just a courtesan. Her position is fragile, and Henri’s impending marriage to Catherine de Medici may destroy her dreams of domination. Can she continue to enchant Henri, 20 years younger than her, forever? From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.

2022 · 50m
Starring Isabelle Adjani, Hugo Becker, Samuel Labarthe
Director Josée Dayan, Gaspard de Chavagnac

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    The Quasi-Queen, Part 1
    A widow without a fortune, Diane de Poitiers must rely on her legendary beauty to maintain her position in Francois I's court--where Anne de Pisseleu, the official royal favorite, reigns supreme. But Anne sees Diane as a threat, and rumor is a formidable weapon that she has mastered. Can Diane strike a deal with the King to save herself from the Inquisition?
    50m
  • EPISODE 2
    The Quasi-Queen, Part 2
    When Francois I puts Diane in charge of his youngest son Henri's sentimental education, he falls head-over-heels in love and she becomes the young man's mistress, despite an age gap of 20 years. But even as dauphin, is Henry enough to protect her from Catholic zealots, Anne de Pisseleu, and Diane herself?
    54m
  • EPISODE 3
    More than a Queen, Part 1
    With one dauphine and two favorites at court, the stakes are getting higher and more complex. Henri can't wait to take the throne from his disease-ridden father, and Diane feeds and inspires his aspirations of power. Meanwhile, Catherine struggles to produce an heir, and Anne hatches a murder plot.
    46m
  • EPISODE 4
    More than a Queen, Part 2
    Anne is in complete disgrace. Diane is a duchess, the official favorite--almost a queen! But the headiness of power can lead to sinful pride, and when Henri chivalrously organizes a jousting tournament, not even Nostradamus can reassure the queen or the king's favorite that all will be well.
    47m

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Cast & Crew

  • Isabelle Adjani
    Diane de Poitiers
  • Hugo Becker
    Henri II
  • Samuel Labarthe
    Actor
  • Virginie Ledoyen
    Actor
  • Gaia Girace
    Actor
  • Jean-François Balmer
    Actor
  • Gérard Depardieu
    Nostradamus
  • Guillaume Gallienne
    Ambroise Paré
  • Olivier Gourmet
    Charles Quint
  • Max Baissette de Malglaive
    Barthélémy
  • Jeanne Balibar
    Actor

About

The King's Favorite

Drama

For more than two decades, Diane de Poitiers was King Henri II’s favorite. Yet despite her strong character and legendary beauty, Diane is just a courtesan. Her position is fragile, and Henri’s impending marriage to Catherine de Medici may destroy her dreams of domination. Can she continue to enchant Henri, 20 years younger than her, forever? From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.

Information

Studio
TV5 Monde
Released
2022
Rated
TV-MA
Regions of Origin
Belgium, France
© 2022 France Télévisions Distribution

Languages

Original Audio
French (France)
Subtitles

English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
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