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S1 E1 - The Quasi-Queen, Part 1
October 3, 202251minA 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?Free trial of PBS MasterpieceS1 E2 - The Quasi-Queen, Part 2
October 3, 202258minWhen 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?Free trial of PBS MasterpieceS1 E3 - More than a Queen, Part 1
October 3, 202249minWith 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.Free trial of PBS MasterpieceS1 E4 - More than a Queen, Part 2
October 3, 202255minAnne 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.Free trial of PBS Masterpiece
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Directors
- Josée Dayan
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- Gaspard de ChavagnacJosée Dayan
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