Drama

A Dangerous Friendship

In the court of 17th-century France, two women form a bond that will change history. Marie de Rohan is bold, brilliant, and unafraid of scandal. Anne of Austria is a lonely queen, trapped in a loveless marriage to King Louis XIII. As Marie pulls Anne into her world, their friendship is their greatest strength--and most dangerous weakness. From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.

Episode 1

57m 29s

When the young Marie de Rohan arrives at the French court, she is astonished to discover that the marriage between Anne of Austria and Louis XIII, both aged 18, has not been consummated after four years.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 57m 29s

    When the young Marie de Rohan arrives at the French court, she is astonished to discover that the marriage between Anne of Austria and Louis XIII, both aged 18, has not been consummated after four years.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 53m 26s

    Thanks to Marie, Anne is finally pregnant with a possible heir to the throne. Then, a tragic accident destroys the royal peace and sees Marie exiled, far from the court and from Anne.

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    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 48m 52s

    Marie, now Duchess of Chevreuse, has fallen for the venomous Count of Holland. Plotting revenge on Louis, Marie uses Anne to provoke the King's jealousy. Things get out of hand, and relations between France and England suffer.

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    Episode 4

    S1 E4 - 50m 23s

    Marie discovers the true nature of Holland. Bitter and disillusioned, she nonetheless finds herself at the center of politics. She uses a lovestruck suitor to oppose the Queen Mother and challenge the all-powerful Cardinal Richelieu.

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