The Serpent Queen has been canceled after two seasons despite its 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, but I won’t give up on the Starz series just yet
The Serpent Queen has been dethroned
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Starzhas canceledThe Serpent Queenafter two seasons, but it’s not all bad news as a spin-off from the same creative team is reportedly in the works.
According toDeadline, Starz is not going forward withThe Serpent Queenseason 3, which stars Samantha Morton as Catherine de Medici, the 16th century Queen of France. This news comes after season 2 of the hit historical drama series came to an end in August on one of thebest streaming services(whether that’s Hulu for those in the US, MGM Plus in the UK or Stan in Australia).
Thecritically acclaimed dramahas been well received by audiences and has a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes from the critics. But unfortunately this wasn’t enough to saveThe Serpent Queen,with the publication citing that season 2 received lower viewership possibly due to the two year wait in between seasons.
However, loyal subjects ofThe Serpent Queenare in for a royally good time as there’s a rumored Queen Elizabeth I spin-off in development from writer/executive producer Justin Haythe and executive producer Erwin Stoff. Casting is yet to be announced, but it’s possible that Minnie Driver could reprise the role as she guest starred as the British monarch inThe Serpent Queenseason 2.
What was The Serpent Queen about?
Based on the bookCatherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of Franceby Leonie Frieda,The Serpent Queenis a contemporary spin on the story of Italian orphan Catherine de' Medici’s life as she became one of the most powerful rulers in French history.
InThe Serpent Queenseason 2 Catherine’s power is challenged as she confronts power struggles, conflicts and deceit while trying to unite France under King Charles IX. The season concluded with the events of the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre.
Thebest Hulu showwas ordered straight to series in 2021 as part of Starz' “female forward” focus on creating programs about complex characters in history in a bid to target adult women audiences.
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The Serpent Queenwas a great alternativefor Prime Video’sBridgertonrivalMy Lady Jane,but here arethree dramas to watch on Hulu with 100% on Rotten Tomatoesto keep you going while you wait for the potential Queen Elizabeth I spin-off.
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