Richelieu
“Richelieu: behind the purple, lies secrecy and strategy.”
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In a France fractured by court rivalries and personal ambitions, Richelieu moves without ornament. No flourish, no glory — only the cold machinery of power. Caught between a hesitant king, a nobility dreaming of defiance, and enemies multiplying on every front, the cardinal enforces his line: centralize, control, crush resistance. The series follows a strategist who doesn’t hide behind morality. He acts to keep the State standing, even if it means breaking those who stand in his way. Espionage, secret negotiations, decisive strikes… Richelieu plays a game where mistakes are fatal, and the survival of the kingdom rests on one man willing to go further than all the others
Cast
Marco Perrin
as Henri IV
Maria Wimmer
as Marie de Médicis
Maryvonne Schiltz
as Léonora Galigaï
Mireille Audibert
as La jolie dame de Paris
Georges Descrières
as Bellegarde
Michel Bertay
as Tisserand
Anne Deleuze
as Marie-Madeleine Combalet
Hans Caninenberg
as Ferdinand II
Jan Hendriks
as Butler
Werner Kreindl
as Illo
Alexander Kerst
as Gallas
Malte Thorsten
as Le cardinal infant
Jean-Pierre Bernard
as Maréchal Concini
Pierre Vernier
as Armand du Plessis de Richelieu
Marie-Christine Demarest
as Anne d'Autriche
Jacques Rosny
as Louis XIII
Episodes
Miniseries
The Flight of the Squire
Born into a family very loyal to the crown, Armande du Plessis de Richelieu, fatherless, but cherished by an attentive mother, experienced the insecurity of a troubled time. However, he benefited from the protection of King Henri IV. When peace returned, and his older brother having refused to remain bishop of Luçon, the young man was obliged to take holy orders. Despite his young age, in Rome, at the age of twenty-two, he received the crosier and the miter. Back in Luçon, Richelieu was bored there and dreamed of serving in a larger theater. Finally, having distinguished himself as a deputy of the clergy, during the meeting of the States-General of 1614, he was called to the capital, where the queen mother, Marie de Medici, made the doors of the Royal Council open to him, despite the reluctance of King Louis XIII...
Episode 2
In 1616, Richelieu reappears as the bishop of the Madernie of Monsieur de Inel. As a man seeking influence at court, he must also be able to ride a horse, shoot, and court ladies, even as a member of the clergy. As the confidant of Marie de’ Medici, he is now able to do all this with excellence — and much more. For the moment, he relies on Maria and not on her son, King Louis, who has been declared of age but left without a will. Richelieu seeks to overthrow Louis’s favourites. Nevertheless, his calculations do not hold.
Episode 3
As contemporary chroniclers report, the Duke of Buckingham fell madly in love with the Queen of France, Anita, and swore that he would make his way to her in Paris. He therefore began by besieging the Huguenot stronghold of La Rochelle on the Atlantic with his fleet. In reality, however, tangible political and economic interests lay behind this action: the English feared for their position in Europe and for their maritime supremacy because of France’s rise under Richelieu.
Episode 4
November 10, 1630 entered history as the “Day of the Dupes.” Marie de’ Medici, no longer Richelieu’s confidante and ally but now his worst enemy, attempted to overthrow him and raise her favourite, Marillac, to power. But the plot backfired. Louis turned against his mother.
Episode 5
Father Joseph is on a secret mission for Richelieu. The King of Sweden, Gustavus Adolphus, receives financial support for his struggle against the Emperor, and Wallenstein is promised the throne of Bohemia. Richelieu, who had long sought to weaken the supremacy of the Habsburgs, now faces his toughest confrontation yet with Spain. The capture of the Elector of Trier, who was under French protection, forces France to rise to the challenge. Thus France enters the Thirty Years’ War.
Episode 6
The Thirty Years’ War brought France significant territorial gains, but within the country the tax burden increased, deepening poverty and popular discontent. Richelieu also provoked strong opposition among the nobility, whose privileges he greatly reduced by strengthening the king’s absolute authority. Several plots were directed against him. The Cinq-Mars conspiracy, led by a royal favourite who had in fact been promoted by Richelieu himself, was the final attempt to overthrow him, but it failed. Richelieu died at the height of his power on December 4, 1642, of natural causes. Mazarin, also a cardinal, succeeded him.
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About Richelieu
“Richelieu: behind the purple, lies secrecy and strategy.”
In a France fractured by court rivalries and personal ambitions, Richelieu moves without ornament. No flourish, no glory — only the cold machinery of power. Caught between a hesitant king, a nobility dreaming of defiance, and enemies multiplying on every front, the cardinal enforces his line: centralize, control, crush resistance. The series follows a strategist who doesn’t hide behind morality. He acts to keep the State standing, even if it means breaking those who stand in his way. Espionage, secret negotiations, decisive strikes… Richelieu plays a game where mistakes are fatal, and the survival of the kingdom rests on one man willing to go further than all the others Across 1 season and 6 episodes, originally airing on TF1.
Richelieu Cast and Characters
The cast features Marco Perrin (as Henri IV), Maria Wimmer (as Marie de Médicis), Maryvonne Schiltz (as Léonora Galigaï), Mireille Audibert (as La jolie dame de Paris), and Georges Descrières (as Bellegarde). Their performances are a major reason Richelieu has built such a passionate audience.
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Richelieu has 6 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Richelieu good? What's the rating?
Richelieu holds a 9.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Richelieu?
The main cast includes Marco Perrin, Maria Wimmer, Maryvonne Schiltz, and Mireille Audibert, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Richelieu available in French?
Yes — Richelieu was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Richelieu released?
Richelieu first aired in 1977.
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What is Richelieu about?
In a France fractured by court rivalries and personal ambitions, Richelieu moves without ornament. No flourish, no glory — only the cold machinery of power. Caught between a hesitant king, a nobility dreaming of defiance, and enemies multiplying on every front, the cardinal enforces his line: centralize, control, cr… It belongs to the War & Politics, Family genres.
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Richelieu was originally produced in FR. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original FR audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Richelieu first released?
Richelieu first premiered on October 13, 1977 (1977). The series has since concluded its run.
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