: January 5, 2023 (Europe) / March 26, 2023 (USA).
: The series is noted for its "feminist spin," portraying the future queen as a modern, emancipated teenager struggling against an archaic court system. Where to Watch 'Marie Antoinette' Recap: Episode 2 | WTTW Chicago Marie-Antoinette S01E02 FRENCH HDTV
: The King’s daughters and Louis’s brother, Provence, strategically reveal to the naive Marie Antoinette that Madame du Barry was once a prostitute. This revelation leads Antoinette to reject the mistress, sparking a bitter rivalry as du Barry begins to view her as a threat to her own influence over King Louis XV. : January 5, 2023 (Europe) / March 26, 2023 (USA)
In the second episode of the 2022 series Marie Antoinette , titled the young Dauphine begins to navigate the treacherous social hierarchy of Versailles as she faces immense pressure to produce a Bourbon heir. Episode Overview: "Rival Queens" This revelation leads Antoinette to reject the mistress,
: Realizing that her marriage to the awkward and uninterested Louis-Auguste remains unconsummated, Marie Antoinette briefly turns to the King’s mistress, Madame du Barry , for advice on seduction.
: Seeking to impress her husband, Antoinette participates in a royal hunt. She displays unexpected bravery by facing down a stag, though her husband continues to avoid and ignore her despite her efforts to connect.