The historical drama Marie Antoinette is coming back for another season. It has been almost two years since the series first aired on PBS. The show, created by Deborah Davis, premiered in March 2023.
After a long wait, PBS officially announced through TV Insider that the new season will begin on Sunday, March 23, at 10/9c. Fans have been waiting for this news since filming ended in April 2024.
Like the first season, Marie Antoinette Season 2 will have eight episodes. The final episode, titled “The End of the Beginning,” will air on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Many viewers might expect the episodes to show Marie and Louis’ tragic fate in the French Revolution. However, they will have to wait and see how the story unfolds when the show returns. Some fans are also wondering if there will be a third season. At this time, no official announcement has been made.
However, a social media post by actress Roxane Duran in January 2024 hinted that Season 2 might be the last. She shared a message on Instagram, saying, “Can’t wait to end this beautiful ride with you on Season 2!” She was speaking to her co-star Jack Archer and added, “Let’s rule the last month.”
Emilia Schüle will return as Marie Antoinette in Season 2. Louis Cunningham will reprise his role as Louis XVI. Several other cast members will also return, including Jack Archer as Provence and Oscar Lesage as Chartres.
Fans will also see Interview With the Vampire actress Roxane Duran as Josephine, Jasmine Blackborow as Lamballe, Liah O’Prey as Yolande, Crystal Shepherd-Cross as Adélaïde, Caroline Piette as Victoire, and Martijn Lakemeier as Axel von Fersen.
The Royal Couple Faces New Challenges
Season 1 of Marie Antoinette introduced viewers to the young queen’s journey. She arrived at Versailles and struggled to adjust to French customs.
She also had a difficult time bonding with her new husband, Louis XVI. Over time, their relationship improved, and they grew closer. However, the season ended with a major event—the death of Marie’s mother. This loss changed everything for her.
Season 2 will bring even more challenges for Marie and Louis. The official summary of the season gives a glimpse of what is coming:
“Marie Antoinette Season 2 sees Antoinette and Louis facing unprecedented challenges at the height of their power.
As financial crises loom across the nation and political rivalries intensify, the royal couple must face an increasingly hostile court and a changing France. From Versailles to the Palais Royal, the seeds of a revolution began to take root, threatening the very foundations of France’s long-standing monarchy.”
The stakes are higher than ever. Marie and Louis must find a way to deal with political struggles, economic problems, and rising tensions. Their decisions will shape not only their lives but also the future of France.
Fans can mark their calendars because Marie Antoinette Season 2 premieres on Sunday, March 23, at 10/9c on PBS.
