In the show's present-day timeline, Catherine uses her servant to gather intelligence. Catherine tasks her with searching the rooms of Mary, Queen of Scots , looking for compromising letters between Mary and Queen Elizabeth I.
The series is based on Leonie Frieda’s nonfiction book Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France .
Reviews for this episode often focus on the frustration viewers feel toward Henri's treatment of Catherine and the "fever dream" quality of the court intrigue. It currently holds strong reviews on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes for its irreverent and stylish take on history. The Serpent Queen (2022) – Recap Episode 5 - Frock Flicks