
Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne
7.4
7.4
A sweeping period drama that follows a family's rise and fall as shifting loyalties and historical upheaval test what they are willing to sacrifice.
Ember's analysis
- MoodMixed
- EnergyEnergetic
- PacingMeasured
- IntensityModerate
- ComplexityEasy to follow
- ViolenceMild
More about the show
Overview
Known as The Last Knight for his bravery and battle skills, the great European emperor Maximilian and his story is as spectacular as it is familiar: It is the story of a prince who must learn to be king. But above all, it is the struggle of a son who steps out of his father's shadow with the help of a most unexpected ally: Marie de Bourgogne.
This historical drama traces a family whose fortunes rise and fall as political upheaval and social change press against their private lives. Its tone is measured and melancholic, built on restrained performances and lingering attention to the quiet moments between characters. Each season deepens the central conflict between loyalty and self-preservation, asking what people will give up to protect their position and the people they love. Rivalries inside the household mirror larger struggles over class, duty, and reform, giving the story a steady undercurrent of unease. Violence arrives in sudden, consequential bursts rather than as spectacle. The narrative moves forward through reversals, secrets, and revealed histories that reframe earlier choices. Viewers drawn to layered character study, lush period detail, and ethical ambiguity will find a series that rewards patience. Its emotional impact accumulates gradually, leaving a bittersweet sense that progress carries real losses. The overall experience is absorbing, thoughtful, and quietly devastating in its portrayal of ambition and consequence.
Shows like Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne, and why
- Downton AbbeyBoth are long-form period dramas centered on a family or household navigating power, class, and personal loyalty.
- The CrownBoth follow characters through a turbulent historical era with a measured, character-driven pace.
- Peaky BlindersBoth use sweeping historical settings to explore moral compromise and the cost of ambition.
TV Show Details
- Release Date
- 2017-03-01
- Episode runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (32)
Common questions
- What is Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne about?
- A sweeping period drama that follows a family's rise and fall as shifting loyalties and historical upheaval test what they are willing to sacrifice.
- What is Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne as mild.
- Which shows are like Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne?
- Shows with a similar feel include Downton Abbey, The Crown, and Peaky Blinders.
- How long is Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne?
- Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne: 1 season, 6 episodes.
- Is Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne still running?
- No, Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne has ended.
- Where can I watch Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne?
- In United States, Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne streams on Hoopla.
Cast
- Stefan PohlWolf von Polheim
- Christa ThéretMarie von Burgund
- André PenvernGuillaume Hugonet
- Björn FreibergBurgoise
- Jannis NiewöhnerMaximilian
- Jean-Hugues AngladeLudwig XI.
- Martin WuttkeUlrich Fugger
- Fritz KarlAdolf von Egmond
- Sylvie TestudCharlotte de Savoye
- Tobias MorettiFriedrich III.
- Sebastian BlombergJan Coppenhole
- Miriam FusseneggerJohanna von Hallewyn, Marias Hofdame
Seasons and episodes
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