Drama

The King's Favorite

For more than two decades, Diane de Poitiers was King Henri II’s favorite. Yet despite her strong character and legendary beauty, Diane is just a courtesan. Her position is fragile, and Henri’s impending marriage to Catherine de Medici may destroy her dreams of domination. Can she continue to enchant Henri, 20 years younger than her, forever? From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.

The Quasi-Queen, Part 1

50m 47s

A widow without a fortune, Diane de Poitiers must rely on her legendary beauty to maintain her position in Francois I's court--where Anne de Pisseleu, the official royal favorite, reigns supreme. But Anne sees Diane as a threat, and rumor is a formidable weapon that she has mastered. Can Diane strike a deal with the King to save herself from the Inquisition?

Episodes

  • The Quasi-Queen, Part 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Quasi-Queen, Part 1

    S1 E1 - 50m 47s

    A widow without a fortune, Diane de Poitiers must rely on her legendary beauty to maintain her position in Francois I's court--where Anne de Pisseleu, the official royal favorite, reigns supreme. But Anne sees Diane as a threat, and rumor is a formidable weapon that she has mastered. Can Diane strike a deal with the King to save herself from the Inquisition?

  • The Quasi-Queen, Part 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Quasi-Queen, Part 2

    S1 E2 - 58m 10s

    When Francois I puts Diane in charge of his youngest son Henri's sentimental education, he falls head-over-heels in love and she becomes the young man's mistress, despite an age gap of 20 years. But even as dauphin, is Henry enough to protect her from Catholic zealots, Anne de Pisseleu, and Diane herself?

  • More than a Queen, Part 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    More than a Queen, Part 1

    S1 E3 - 46m 15s

    With one dauphine and two favorites at court, the stakes are getting higher and more complex. Henri can't wait to take the throne from his disease-ridden father, and Diane feeds and inspires his aspirations of power. Meanwhile, Catherine struggles to produce an heir, and Anne hatches a murder plot.

  • More than a Queen, Part 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    More than a Queen, Part 2

    S1 E4 - 55m 5s

    Anne is in complete disgrace. Diane is a duchess, the official favorite—almost a queen! But the headiness of power can lead to sinful pride, and when Henri chivalrously organizes a jousting tournament, not even Nostradamus can reassure the queen or the king's favorite that all will be well.

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