Period drama fans on the hunt for their next TV binge, look no further. The rompy historical drama, The Serpent Quee n, is now available on Channel 4 .

BAFTA winner Samantha Morton ( The Burning Girls, Harlots ) stars as French monarch Catherine de Medici in the 16th-century-set period piece, which first aired on StarzPlay in 2022, and follows the ruthless royal's journey from childhood to becoming one of the most influential women of the century.

Samantha Morton stars in the drama

Fans of modern, witty period dramas like The Great and Mary & George will love The Serpent Queen . All three shows have a strong focus on women navigating the dangerous world of court politics and the ruthless ambition required to survive in a male-dominated space. Plus, Samantha Morton is brillia

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