Haunted by the brutal coup against his father, young King Louis XIV sets into motion a Machiavellian scheme designed to teach the nobility a lesson.

1. Episode 1 55m Louis begins to transform his father's hunting lodge into a majestic château amid plots on his life and preparations for the birth of his next child.

2. Episode 2 54m As Louis takes the first steps toward bringing down the nobility, starting with the scheming Montcourt, his rivalry with his brother heats up.

3. Episode 3 51m When an African prince visits, Louis hatches a plan to gain African territory. The Duke of Cassel schemes to sabotage the Versailles building project.

4. Episode 4 51m While Louis puzzles over Philippe's military prowess and three women jockey for a coveted position in the king's bed, a dark conspiracy is brewing.

5. Episode 5 52m Louis organizes a royal show in the Versailles gardens following France's victory, and turns to Madame de Montespan for help reining in the nobles.

6. Episode 6 52m Facing a workers' strike at the construction site, Louis resists turning to the one person who could help. Cassel is forced to live at Versailles.

7. Episode 7 56m With Louis gravely ill, conspirators Cassel, Montcourt, Béatrice and the Chevalier de Lorraine jump into action, aiming to put Philippe on the throne.

8. Episode 8 53m Louis makes a bold proposal to King Charles II of England and sends Henriette on a secret mission. Béatrice discovers a kink in her plan.

9. Episode 9 54m Henriette returns victorious but soon realizes something is amiss. Madame de Montespan's grip on Louis tightens. Fabien seeks revenge on a traitor.