Diane De Poitiers S01e01 French Hdtv -

(often titled " The Quasi-Queen, Part 1 " or " La Presque Reine ") is the opening episode of the 2022 French historical miniseries The King’s Favorite ( IMDb ). Directed by Josée Dayan ( Filmaffinity ), the series stars Isabelle Adjani as the legendary 16th-century noblewoman ( The Movie Database ). Episode Summary

: Alongside Adjani, the series features Hugo Becker as Henri II, Samuel Labarthe as François I, and guest appearances by Gérard Depardieu as Nostradamus ( IMDb ). Diane de Poitiers S01E01 FRENCH HDTV

As a widow without a fortune, Diane de Poitiers must leverage her famed beauty and wit to maintain her influence in the court of ( Apple TV ). She faces intense rivalry from the King's official favorite, Anne de Pisseleu , who uses rumors of witchcraft and Protestant sympathies to try and have Diane targeted by the Inquisition ( Rocky Mountain PBS ). To survive, Diane strikes a deal to oversee the sentimental education of the King's son, Henri , who eventually falls deeply in love with her despite their 20-year age gap ( PBS ). Key Features of the Series (often titled " The Quasi-Queen, Part 1 "

: The production is noted for its lush, often avant-garde costumes and elaborate sets ( Frock Flicks ). As a widow without a fortune, Diane de

: The plot focuses on the power struggle between Diane and Catherine de Médicis , highlighting Diane's role as a de facto queen who co-signed royal decrees ( All That's Interesting ). Technical Specifications Original Title : Diane de Poitiers

: November 7, 2022, on France 2 ( Wikipedia ).

: 2 episodes of ~110 minutes (often split into 4 episodes of 52 minutes for international broadcast) ( FranceTvPro ).