Marie-antoinette S01e01 French Hdtv 🆒 🚀

: The series is available on the PBS Video app and BBC iPlayer (depending on your region).

The first episode of the historical drama Marie Antoinette , titled " The Slap ," focuses on the young archduchess’s transition from the Austrian court to the rigid etiquette of Versailles.

: 14-year-old Marie Antoinette is sent to France to marry the Dauphin, Louis-Auguste, to solidify the Austrian-French alliance. Her mother, Empress Maria Theresa, makes it clear that her success depends entirely on producing a male heir.

: Marie finds her new husband, Louis, to be socially awkward and disinterested in her, creating immediate tension regarding their duty to consummate the marriage. Where to Watch and Discuss