Versailles Netflix

 This was some kind of Versailles thats for sure. A 3 season sumptuous feast of treachery, deceit, violence, sex (of all kinds) and dancing set in the court of Louis XIV as he sets about building his dream palace. I didn't know what to expect was it a documentary, a French series or what. It turned out to be a Franco-Canadian production that was the most expensive series to be produced in France and it looks it. Its full of nasty people, all dressed in superb costumes with lots of back stabbing and murder, and nasty deeds to keep you happy if this is your kind of thing. I binged on this souffle last summer, and think it would be perfect for the long cold winter months. It was filmed in Versailles and other palaces around France so it has a great authentic look and feel to it. Its full of sex both hetro and homo and the large cast was terrific. Headed by George Blagden as Louis and Alexander Vlahos as the gay Prince Philippe along with a slew of fine British actors most of whom I had never seen before. Its soapy but what isn't and definitely worth a look if historical dramas are up your alley. It's also lavish and looks great in its scope and spectacle. And those hair dos are to die for. Easily one of the best things I've seen in a long time. I laughed I cried I had a marvelous time with these royals.