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: Her uncle, Pope Clement VII (played by Charles Dance), extracts her from the convent to facilitate an alliance with France.

: Catherine is betrothed to Henri, the second son of King Francis I. Recognizing she is not a conventional beauty, she uses her intelligence and "finery" to secure her place at the French court. Watch The Serpent Queen S01E01 WEBRip x264-ION10 1

In The Serpent Queen S01E01, "Medici Bitch," the series establishes its unique tone—a blend of sharp historical drama, dark humor, and modern anachronisms. The episode functions as an origin story, framed by an older Catherine de' Medici (Samantha Morton) recounting her rise to a young servant, Rahima, in 1560. Plot Summary: The Making of an Orphan : Her uncle, Pope Clement VII (played by

: Upon arriving in France, Catherine discovers Henri is already in love with his older cousin and mistress, Diane de Poitiers, setting the stage for a lifelong rivalry. Key Themes & Character Analysis The Serpent Queen - Series 1: Episode 1 In The Serpent Queen S01E01, "Medici Bitch," the

: Catherine's parents die of syphilis shortly after her birth, leaving her to be raised in a hostile convent where she is physically abused.

The episode tracks Catherine’s transition from a "despised orphan" to a political pawn.