This episode of the series, titled " Deus Ex Machina ," focuses on a critical turning point for the royal couple as they face a potential divorce after seven years of a childless marriage. Episode Summary
While Joseph acts as a matchmaker, he is also driven by his own agenda—securing French military support for his planned invasion of Bavaria. Episode Details Season/Episode: Season 1, Episode 6. Marie.Antoinette.S01E06.WEBRip.x264-ION10.mp4
Following Joseph's intervention and a successful musical soiree where Antoinette sings for the court, Louis refuses to sign the divorce papers. The episode concludes with the couple finally consummating their marriage. This episode of the series, titled " Deus
February 2, 2023 (Canal+); April 23, 2023 (PBS). Director: Geoffrey Enthoven. Writer: Louise Ironside. Director: Geoffrey Enthoven
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Antoinette’s brother, Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II , arrives at Versailles with the mission to save both the royal marriage and the Franco-Austrian alliance.
Joseph uses a mix of blunt humor and practical (if awkward) sexual advice, even using lock-making analogies to help Louis understand intimacy.