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Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she leaves Austria to marry the Dauphin of France. At Versailles, under the complex rules of the French court, she suffers from not being able to live her life the way she wants, under pressure to continue the Bourbon line and secure the Franco-Austrian alliance.

Louis becomes increasingly confident. Marie Antoinette is enamored by a familiar face.
Louis becomes increasingly confident. Marie Antoinette is enamored by a familiar face.
Marie Antoinette encounters a familiar face and has conflicted feelings.
Funding for Marie Antoinette is provided by Viking.
Episodes
How will the newlywed Marie Antoinette react to Versailles with its ridiculous rules?
Madame du Barry, the Favorite, sees the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections.
Antoinette’s escalating hostilities with du Barry threaten her relationship with the King.
When the King becomes seriously ill, succession suddenly becomes a reality.
Louis may now be King, but Marie Antoinette is determined to launch her reign as Queen.
Marie Antoinette’s brother, Joseph, works to save the Franco-Austrian nuptial alliance.
Pregnant Marie Antoinette’s reputation is attacked. Louis demands a full investigation.
Extras
Pregnant Marie Antoinette’s reputation is attacked. Louis demands a full investigation.
Marie Antoinette’s brother, Joseph, works to save the Franco-Austrian nuptial alliance.
Louis may now be King, but Marie Antoinette is determined to launch her reign as Queen.
When the King becomes seriously ill, succession suddenly becomes a reality.
Antoinette’s escalating hostilities with du Barry threaten her relationship with the King.
Madame du Barry, the Favorite, sees the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections.
Marie Antoinette welcomes her first child, a daughter.
Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI encounter troubles during their marriage and seek out help.
A secret about Provence and Joséphine's pregnancy comes to light.
Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI banish Madame du Barry from Versailles.