THE SERPENT QUEEN – Review by Susan Granger
The two seasons of Starz’ soapy historical drama The Serpent Queen focus on Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton), who breaks through the fourth wall, explaining how and why she ruthlessly exerts her enormous power to rule France for 15 years. Set in the 16th century, the first season begins as Catherine (Samantha Morton) strategically recounts her youth in flashbacks to her young protégé Rahima (Sennia Nanua), cautioning her repeatedly to “trust no one.” By the second season, Rahima (Emma McDonald) has become an adult.
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