Writer Janet Mullany is from England, drinks a lot of tea, and likes Jane Austen, reading, and gasping in shock at costumes in historical TV dramas. Her household near Washington DC includes two badly-behaved cats about whom she frequently boasts on Facebook.
The Serpent Queen returns for Season 2, and Catherine de Medici's son Charles now rules France, with Mom firmly in charge. She works to transform France into a secular state, but the Guise family incites violence to thwart her plans.
Season 2 of Starz's The Serpent Queen premieres in July 2024, with Samantha Morton reprising her role as the reviled and dangerous Catherine of Medici. Here's everything to remember ahead of its debut.
My Lady Jane is a feast of sex, booze, banter, and blood, with a cast of newcomers and established actors rising to the challenge. If you like your history feminist, fun, and fierce, with a dash of the supernatural, you’ll love the series.
Olivia Cooke, currently playing Queen Alicent Hightower in the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, has to be one of the hardest-working and versatile actors of her generation.
With his trademark deep voice, not-quite handsome face, and flopping dark hair, Matt Smith is always recognizable. Yet he's extraordinarily versatile, appearing in everything from art-house to horror.
Michael Kitchen's gorgeous voice and compelling appearance made him an audience favorite in Foyle's War, but he has a history of diverse and entertaining roles.
Grab your deerstalker and let’s take a look at Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary Sherlock Holmes and sidekick Dr. John Watson as interpreted on the big and small screens.
