‘The Serpent Queen,’ a novel-based series of the medieval age drama genre, holds the potential of becoming another hit for this type of storytelling, possibly competing with two of the most widely-watched series of recent times, namely, ‘House of Dragons’ and its predecessor, ‘Game of Thrones.’
It is widely recognized among enthusiasts that being compared to the ‘Game of Thrones’ series is a great achievement by itself. The series also leans on fantasy that revolves around the violent power struggles among noble families. This creation, attributed to David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, continues to be broadcasted on the HBO streaming service.
With the ‘House of Dragons’ series being paused, and the persistent fans awaiting the release of new seasons of ‘Game of Thrones,’ the audience of this type of productions were left with no choice but to explore alternative series, such as the ‘The Serpent Queen’. Recent discussions have revolved around the comparison of this new series with the two powerhouses in the genre, and there a wide spectrum of opinions among fans.
‘The Serpent Queen’ presents itself as a drama that endeavors to narrate the life story of Catherine de Médici (portrayed by Samantha Morton), a queen who weds at the tender age of 14. Fueled by hopes of expanding her lineage’s prosperity and securing the future of her heirs, Catherine’s aspirations are regrettably met with the revelation of her husband’s infertility, compounded by his affection for an older woman.
In face of these adversities, Queen Catherine tenaciously strives to sustain her marriage and steadfastly continue her rule over France for numerous years to come, no matter what it takes. This series, and in particular the portrayal of Catherine de Médici, was even inspired by Cersei Lannister from ‘Game of Thrones,’ and it echoes some semblance of her venomous nature in the acclaimed series.
