The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake(2011)
To shine too brightly is to challenge the sun.
The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake Synopsis
"The king, the squirrel and the grass snake" is a two‑part French historical drama set in 17th‑century Paris, following the intense rivalry between Nicolas Fouquet, the brilliant and flamboyant Superintendent of Finances, and Jean‑Baptiste Colbert, the calculating administrator determined to bring him down. As Fouquet rises in power, wealth, and prestige—building the magnificent château of Vaux‑le‑Vicomte and securing Mazarin’s favor—his influence begins to alarm the young Louis XIV. Colbert seizes the opportunity to undermine his rival, weaving a political trap that will reshape the future of the kingdom. Through court intrigues, shifting alliances, and the growing authority of the Sun King, the film portrays the fall of a man who shone too brightly and the birth of absolute monarchy in France.
The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake (2011) is a drama series that premiered on March 5, 2011, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Lorànt Deutsch, Thierry Frémont, Sara Giraudeau and Laurent Natrella. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2011-03-05
- Last aired:
- 2011-03-06
- Producers:
- Caroline Adrian
The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lorànt Deutsch
as Fouquet
Thierry Frémont
as Colbert
Sara Giraudeau
as Marie-Madeleine Fouquet
Laurent Natrella
as D'Artagnan
Carole Richert
as Madale de Sévigné
Davy Sardou
as Louis XIV
Anne Loiret
as Anne d'Autriche
Marie-Christine Adam
as Marie de Maupeou
Marie-Julie Baup
as Catherine de Manneville
Lizzie Brocheré
as Louise dela Vallière
Jean-Pol Dubois
as Mazarin
Dominique Frot
as Brigitte Lalloy
Key crew
Executive produced by Caroline Adrian.
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The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake are there?
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The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 5, 2011.
Is The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake still running?
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No. The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 6, 2011.
Who is in the cast of The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake?
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The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake (2011) stars Lorànt Deutsch, Thierry Frémont, Sara Giraudeau, Laurent Natrella and Carole Richert. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake any good?
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The King, the Squirrel and the Grass Snake (2011) is rated 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.