The Accursed Kings (1972–1973)

TV ShowEndedORTF TélévisionDrama, War & Politics1 season, 6 episodes
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Plot

It is the start of the 14th century and Philip IV the Fair reigns supreme over France. His three sons would rule after him. Isabelle, his only daughter, is married to King Edward II of England. Under Philip's reign, France is great but its people are unhappy. Only one power dares to stand up to him: the order of the Knights Templar. When the last Grand Master of the Temple, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake, he curses Philip and so begins a dark period, full of blood and violence, death and tears ...

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Accursed Kings S01E06Episode 6S01E06 · 10.0
  2. 02The Accursed Kings S01E01Episode 1S01E01 · 8.0
  3. 03The Accursed Kings S01E05Episode 5S01E05 · 8.0

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes1972–73Aired 8.7Season avg
  1. S01E01The Accursed Kings S01E01Episode 1December 21, 1972 8.0
  2. S01E02The Accursed Kings S01E02Episode 2December 28, 1972—
  3. S01E03The Accursed Kings S01E03Episode 3January 3, 1973—
  4. S01E04The Accursed Kings S01E04Episode 4January 10, 1973—
  5. S01E05The Accursed Kings S01E05Episode 5January 17, 1973 8.0
  6. S01E06The Accursed Kings S01E06Season's bestEpisode 6January 24, 1973 10.0

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Cast

Jean PiatJean PiatRobert d'ArtoisLouis SeignerLouis SeignerSpinello Tolomeï, capitaine général des comptoirs banquiersHélène DucHélène DucMahaut d'Artois, comtesse, tante de RobertJean-Luc MoreauJean-Luc MoreauGuccio Baglioni, neveu de Spinello TolomeïAndré LuguetAndré LuguetHugues de Bouville, chambellan de Philippe IV le BelJean DesaillyJean DesaillyLe narrateur (voix)

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