The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake

Season 1 Episode 2: Episode 2

The second part depicts Fouquet’s gradual downfall. After the lavish celebration at Vaux — perceived by Louis XIV as a personal affront — the king decides to assert his authority with a decisive blow. Colbert intensifies his campaign, gathering evidence, forging alliances, and manipulating circumstances to ensure Fouquet’s condemnation. Arrested by d’Artagnan, Fouquet faces a political trial shaped by royal vengeance, state interests, and fierce power struggles. This episode portrays Louis XIV establishing himself as an absolute monarch, Colbert as a cold and calculating strategist, and Fouquet fighting to preserve his honor against a judicial machine already set against him.

Genre:

Drama

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

2

Actor:

Lorànt Deutsch, Thierry Frémont, Sara Giraudeau

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

2011

IMDb:

8.0