: By the end of the episode, the couple finds a rare moment of connection bonding over their shared interest in birds. Louis ultimately decides he wants Antoinette to stay and even returns her dog, Mops, as a gesture of kindness. Production Details

: Realizing that her marriage to the awkward and uninterested Louis-Auguste remains unconsummated, Marie Antoinette briefly turns to the King’s mistress, Madame du Barry , for advice on seduction.

: The King’s daughters and Louis’s brother, Provence, strategically reveal to the naive Marie Antoinette that Madame du Barry was once a prostitute. This revelation leads Antoinette to reject the mistress, sparking a bitter rivalry as du Barry begins to view her as a threat to her own influence over King Louis XV.

: Seeking to impress her husband, Antoinette participates in a royal hunt. She displays unexpected bravery by facing down a stag, though her husband continues to avoid and ignore her despite her efforts to connect.

: The series is noted for its "feminist spin," portraying the future queen as a modern, emancipated teenager struggling against an archaic court system. Where to Watch 'Marie Antoinette' Recap: Episode 2 | WTTW Chicago