Episode 1
France, 1667. Proud young Louis XIV seeks to stamp his authority on court and country but faces resistance and betrayal, even from those closest to him. Shifting the seat of power to a luxurious rural 'lodge' that he plans to enlarge only adds to his problems.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Louis XIV | George Blagden |
| Philippe d'Orléans | Alexander Vlahos |
| Fabien Marchal | Tygh Runyan |
| Bontemps | Stuart Bowman |
| Béatrice de Clermont | Amira Casar |
| Chevalier | Evan Williams |
| Henriette | Noemie Schmidt |
| Louise De La Valliere | Sarah Winter |
| Claudine Masson | Lizzie Brochere |
| Montcourt | Anatole Taubman |
| Colbert | Steve Cumyn |
| Queen Marie-Thérèse | Elisa Lasowski |
| Sophie de Clermont | Maddison Jaizani |
| Dr Masson | Peter Hudson |
| Jacques | Gilly Gilchrist |
| Louvois | Joe Sheridan |
| Athénaïs de Montespan | Anna Brewster |
| Director | Jalil Lespert |
| Writer | Simon Mirren |
| Writer | David Wolstencroft |
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