Series based on Leonie Frieda's book "Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France."

"The Serpent Queen" is a cunning account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown: Catherine de' Medici; considered an immigrant, common and plain, de' Medici marries into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager, expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs; she quickly discovers that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid, and she is unable to conceive; yet, with only her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the blood sport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.—from Google (Canon y mus)

For season 2: Catherine is now Queen Regent of France and seeks unity by touring the country with her children. Legalized Protestantism creates tensions, and the Guises and Bourbons vie for power, straining relations in the process. Personal conflicts and betrayals complicate matters. Edith, a new mysterious prophet, challenges the Valois rule, sparking violence. Catherine's need to hold power knows no bounds.—Canon y mus