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Marie Antoinette•Season 1•Episode 2

Rival Queens

7.4/10 · 278 votesOct 31, 202256 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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When Louis refuses to share his bed with her, Marie Antoinette realizes that producing an heir will not be straightforward. She turns to Madame du Barry for help but a rivalry begins to form between the Favorite and the Dauphine.

Directed byPete Travis

Written byLouise Ironside

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Rebel Queen

Deus Ex Machina

The Ostrich Bitch

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Cast10

Emilia Schüle

Marie Antoinette

Louis Cunningham

Louis XVI

Jack Archer

Provence

Oscar Lesage

Chartres

Jasmine Blackborow

Lamballe

Marthe Keller

The Empress

Crystal Shepherd-Cross

Adelaide

Caroline Piette

Victoire

Nathan Willcocks

Mercy

Roxane Duran

Josephine

Crew2

Pete Travis

Director

Louise Ironside

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Rival Queens" is episode 2 of Marie Antoinette season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 278 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Pete Travis and written by Louise Ironside, it aired on October 31, 2022.

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