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Season 1 – The Seduction

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To be the hero of your own story, you sometimes have to be the villain in others’. Marquise de Merteuil, betrayed by Valmont, embarks on a daring journey to become Paris’ leading courtesan.
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Judy Berman TIME Magazine Nov 14
This is historical bodice-ripping done right, albeit with the occasional lost-in-translation moment. Go to Full Review Aramide Tinubu Variety Nov 14
Despite being beautifully shot and featuring compelling themes about women and sexual freedom in 18th-century France, “The Seduction” loses its luster halfway through, becoming a tedious and redundant display. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Nov 13
3/4
Director Jessica Palud loosens up the buttons on this whole affair and never lets things lag in creator Jean-Baptiste Delafon’s bad people behaving badly period piece with a take-command performance from Vartolomei. Go to Full Review Álvaro Onieva Fotogramas Dec 11
4/5
With a carefully crafted image...and accomplished performances, [the series] delivers exactly what it promises: alliances, backstabbing, forbidden romances and plans calculated on a chessboard, amidst ostentatious dresses. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Megan Andersen Common Sense Media Dec 2
3/5
This French production is a fun watch if you're in the mood for a saucy period piece. In The Seduction, pouty french men and broody, blushed women in tightly bound bodices behave as if they are in a live game of chess. Go to Full Review Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine Nov 19
7/10
The series presents Isabelle's rise as a visual and political process, where every shot, every light, and every movement constructs meaning. When it maintains this logic, the story finds its strength. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Allia f @Boaddicea Dec 19 Started okayish, got very boring very fast, dialogues in French are ridiculous ( as often in French productions nowadays to be fair) , spicy scenes are trying too hard and too often, characters not very interesting and very «caricaturales », the whole show feels quiet bland not captivating or exciting, says nothing interesting and overall end up feeling like a rushed unfinished and unpolished waste of time. See more Gabriella G. @Gabriella2021 Dec 12 It was pretty boring and not detailed. I feel like it was rushed. See more Tim B Nov 22 BOIIII THIS TOMATOMETER SO TUFF See more Edward L @Glyndower Nov 21 Third rate reboot of 'Les Liaisons Dangereux' with performers incapable of expressing any emotion and who deliver their lines like a French I-Speak-Your-Weight machine. Dreadful. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Anamaria Vartolomei

Isabelle de Merteuil

Diane Kruger

Rosemonde

Vincent Lacoste

Valmont

Lucas Bravo

Gercourt

Julien De Saint-Jean

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Noée Abita

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 14, 2025 After Isabelle is betrayed by the ruthless libertine Valmont, she sets out to conquer Paris for her revenge. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 21, 2025 The Hell of High Society Isabelle plans to reintroduce herself to high society with a grand celebration; Valmont and Rosemonde team to enlist the Duke of Royan through his daughter Juliette, Gercourt schemes to ruin the fête. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 28, 2025 War As Gercourt furthers his quest to weaken her, Isabelle enlists help in her fight against Paris most powerful man. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 5, 2025 Dangerous Liaisons Following Louis' deception, Isabelle is brought before Judge Tourvel regarding concerns over the validity of her marriage to the Marquis; Rosemonde plots to silence her nephew's friend; Cécile seeks Isabelle's help with intimacy problems. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 12, 2025 The Saint and the Whore When Valmont fails to conquer Madame de Tourvel, Isabelle seizes the chance to gain her trust, despite Rosemonde's fervent cautioning. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 19, 2025 With her title at stake, Isabelle makes one last attempt to save herself and her future even if that means challenging the king. Details
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Season Info

Director
Jessica Palud
Screenwriter
Jean-Baptiste Delafon, Gaëlle Bellan
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama, Comedy, Crime
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date
Nov 14, 2025