Genre: TV Series                            

Grade: B+

Notable People:  Samantha Morton, Barry Atsma, Kiruna Stamel, Senia Nenua, Created by Justin Haythe

Title: The Serpent Queen

Review: The series follows the story of Catherine de’ Medici, who marries into the French court as a fourteen-year-old teenager expected to bring in a fortune in dowry and produce heirs. Despite many challenges, a lifetime of clever political maneuvering allows her to rule France as queen for 30 years. Morton is devilishly devious in the title role and surrounded by treachery and deceit. Chilling portrayal of the lust for power and the non-flinching sacrifice of those in the way. Good cast. Good plot. Drags at times. Second season has been renewed.