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Versailles (TV Series)
Release Date(s)(Text) | 16 November 2015 | ||||||||
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Producer(s) | Simon Mirren, David Wolstencroft, Claude Chelli, Anne Thomopoulos, Aude Albano, Ian Whitehead, Jean Bureau | ||||||||
IMDb Rating(Text) | 7.9/10 | ||||||||
Genre | Historical drama | ||||||||
Main Cast | George Blagden, Alexander Vlahos, Elisa Lasowski | ||||||||
Writers | Simon Mirren, David Wolstencroft, Sasha Hails, Andrew Bampfield, Tim Loane, Martha Hillier, Steve Bailie | ||||||||
Number of Episodes(Text) | 3 seasons 30 episodes | ||||||||
Production Company(ies) | Capa Drama Nomad Media Zodiak Fiction Incendo | ||||||||
Director(s) | Jalil Lespert Daniel Roby Thomas Vincent Christoph Schrewe | ||||||||
Versailles is a historical drama television series set in 17th-century France. Developed by Simon Mirren and David Wolstencroft, the series premiered on 16 November 2015 on Canal+ and concluded on 21 May 2018. Comprising three seasons and a total of 30 episodes, the series explores the efforts to institutionalize absolute monarchy through the construction of the Palace of Versailles by King Louis XIV.
In 1667, following the Fronde uprisings, King Louis XIV decides to relocate from Paris and commission the construction of the Palace of Versailles. By forcing the French nobility to move to the palace, he brings them under the control of centralized authority. The series examines the political relationships, power struggles, and personal developments that unfold within the Palace of Versailles during this period.
A Scene from the Series (IMDb)
Versailles addresses themes such as absolute monarchy, power dynamics, court intrigues, and personal interests. The series portrays King Louis XIV’s process of centralizing power and the political and social tensions that emerge during this period within their historical context.
Versailles Official Trailer (Ovation)
The series was filmed at the Palace of Versailles and various other historical sites across France. The costumes and sets were meticulously designed to reflect the atmosphere of the 17th century. The musical score composed by Michel Corriveau features the track “Outro” by M83.
Versailles aired between 2015 and 2018 and was made available to audiences across different regions through international digital platforms. The production is regarded as one of the notable examples of historical drama portraying 17th-century France.
2017 – Saturn Awards: Best International Series (Nomination)
2016 – Canadian Screen Awards: Best Costume Design (Nomination)
"Versailles - Season 1 Trailer." Ovation. Accessed May 31, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov7MV6V2aa0.
BBC Two. “Versailles, Series 1 - Characters.” BBC. Accessed May 31, 2025. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/8qlPDTSzJFqvJ7714nCPVj/characters.
IMDb. "Versailles - Awards." IMDb. Accessed May 31, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3830558/awards/.
IMDb. "Versailles." IMDb. Accessed May 31, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3830558/.
Versailles (TV Series)
Release Date(s)(Text) | 16 November 2015 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Producer(s) | Simon Mirren, David Wolstencroft, Claude Chelli, Anne Thomopoulos, Aude Albano, Ian Whitehead, Jean Bureau | ||||||||
IMDb Rating(Text) | 7.9/10 | ||||||||
Genre | Historical drama | ||||||||
Main Cast | George Blagden, Alexander Vlahos, Elisa Lasowski | ||||||||
Writers | Simon Mirren, David Wolstencroft, Sasha Hails, Andrew Bampfield, Tim Loane, Martha Hillier, Steve Bailie | ||||||||
Number of Episodes(Text) | 3 seasons 30 episodes | ||||||||
Production Company(ies) | Capa Drama Nomad Media Zodiak Fiction Incendo | ||||||||
Director(s) | Jalil Lespert Daniel Roby Thomas Vincent Christoph Schrewe | ||||||||
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