The Serpent Queen

Samantha Morton is perfectly cast in this darkly satirical period drama.

...this may be a tale of kings, but it is ultimately a story about women and the things women must do to survive in a world that is shaped both by and for men.

Samantha Morton is perfectly cast in this darkly satirical period drama.

...this may be a tale of kings, but it is ultimately a story about women and the things women must do to survive in a world that is shaped both by and for men.

...stands out for its use of modern language in the Renaissance-era and Catherine consistently breaking the fourth wall to speak directly to viewers.

...it is Catherine, unleashed at last, who makes for Season 2’s most compelling moments, and who promises an even more dramatic future to come. Long live the queen.