The Serpent Queen Courting the Valois (Season 2, Episode 6)
TV Episode | 54 min | Drama

The Serpent Queen

Courting the Valois (Season 2, Episode 6)

TV Episode | 54 min | Drama

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.

Creator

Justin Haythe (created by)

Showrunner

Justin Haythe

Director

Kate Dennis

Writers

Justin Haythe (written by) | Elizabeth Chakkappan (written by) | Leonie Frieda (based on the book "Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France" by)

Producers

John Bernard (producer) | Neri Kyle Tannenbaum (produced by) (as Neri Tannenbaum)

Composers

Sparks & Shadows | Kelsey Woods (co-composer)

Cinematographer

Ed Rutherford

Editor

Gershon Hinkson

Casting

Julie Harkin | Nathan Toth

Production Designer

Dan Weil

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 15, 2024

Release date

Aug 16, 2024 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
25 cast members

Name	Known for
Samantha Morton Catherine de Medici Catherine de Medici See fewer	Minority Report (2002)
Amrita Acharia Aabis Aabis See fewer	The Serpent Queen (2022)
Nicholas Burns Antoine de Bourbon Antoine de Bourbon See fewer	The World's End (2013)
Enzo Cilenti Ruggieri Ruggieri See fewer	Free Fire (2016)
Beth Goddard Antoinette Guise Antoinette Guise See fewer	X-Men: First Class (2011)
Angus Imrie Henry IV Henry IV See fewer	Mickey 17 (2025)
Raza Jaffrey François de Guise François de Guise See fewer	Homeland (2011)
Danny Kirrane Louis de Bourbon Louis de Bourbon See fewer	The Serpent Queen (2022)
Emma McDonald Rahima Rahima See fewer	Moonhaven (2022)
Stanley Morgan Anjou Anjou See fewer	The Serpent Queen (2022)
Ray Panthaki Charles de Guise Charles de Guise See fewer	Boiling Point (I) (2021)
Philippine Velge Margot Margot See fewer	Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)
Ashley Thomas Alessandro de Medici Alessandro de Medici See fewer	Hostage (2025)
Bill Milner King Charles IX King Charles IX See fewer	Son of Rambow (2007)
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Ruby Bentall Angelica Angelica See fewer	Robin Hood (2010)
Rosalie Craig Jeanne d'Albret Jeanne d'Albret See fewer	MI-5 (2002)
Steve Furst Dr. Fernel Dr. Fernel See fewer	Chalet Girl (2011)
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Neill Murray Balsac (Mignon #3) Balsac (Mignon #3) See fewer	An Elegant Pursuit
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