BBC Two - Versailles, Series 1 - a guide to its historical accuracy - BBC
Season 1 of Versailles (2015) portrays King Louis XIV's calculated move to dominate the French nobility by transforming a hunting lodge into a gilded cage of absolute power. The drama, which blends historical figures with fictionalized intrigue, focuses on Louis's volatile relationship with his brother, Philippe, and his efforts to secure authority against court conspiracies. For a detailed review, see the collection at Rotten Tomatoes .