Catherine de Medici sent to the French court at 14, where she was married and eventually managed to rule for 30 years. She’s played by Samantha Morton, who commands the screen in every scene. This series details her rise, her family and her notoriety with delicious treachery. The show abounds with political intrigue and personal challenges. The cast is uniformly wonderful with interesting characters and the direction keeps it involving. The costumes are always lovely and the surroundings elegant. The second season has just started, which expands the story to England where Minnie Driver is Queen Elizabeth. Historical dramas come along regularly and this one is juicier than many. (Eight one-hour eps in Season One with 4 released in Season Two) (3.5 / 5)|
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