TV series
The Queen and the Cardinal
2009, French, on France 2. Created by Marc Rivière.
In the middle of the 17th century, forbidden lovers Queen Anne of Austria, the widow of King Louis XIII, and her Prime Minister, Cardinal Mazarin, face the opposition of a revengeful and power-seeking Court.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 2009
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 11 February 2009
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 10 February 2009
- Last aired
- 11 February 2009
- Network
- France 2
- Original title
- La Reine et le Cardinal
- Language
- French
- Country
- France
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Queen and the Cardinal is based on
The Queen and the Cardinal is based on La Reine et le Cardinal (2008) by Jacques Santamaria and Emmanuel Haymann.
2008
La Reine et le Cardinal
By Jacques Santamaria and Emmanuel Haymann
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The Queen and the Cardinal: quick answers
Is The Queen and the Cardinal worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Queen and the Cardinal are there?
The Queen and the Cardinal has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is The Queen and the Cardinal finished?
Yes. The Queen and the Cardinal ended in 2009, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Queen and the Cardinal on?
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The Queen and the Cardinal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Queen and the Cardinal?
If you liked The Queen and the Cardinal, try Versailles, Reign, The Musketeers.
Who created The Queen and the Cardinal?
The Queen and the Cardinal was created by Marc Rivière and stars Philippe Torreton, Alessandra Martines.
What is The Queen and the Cardinal based on?
The Queen and the Cardinal is based on La Reine et le Cardinal (2008) by Jacques Santamaria and Emmanuel Haymann.