Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons
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Premiered:
- Network: Starz
- Category: Series
- Genre: Drama
- Type: Live Action
- Concept:Based on the 1782 book (Dangerous Liaisons) by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
- Subject Matter: Period
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Plot Synopsis
DANGEROUS LIAISONS is a prelude to Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' classic 18th-century novel of the same name, focusing on the origin story of how his iconic characters, the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, met as passionate young lovers in Paris on the eve of the revolution. This modern take on a classic story gives reveals the wonder and terror, beauty and degradation, and seduction and deception in pre-revolutionary Paris. Driven to right the wrongs of their past, the series follows the couple as they rise from the slums of Paris and scale the heights of the French aristocracy. Their survival depends on their skills of seduction and manipulation of not only the French nobility but of each other. It's not love...it's war. The current Marquise de Merteuil takes in Camille, while Valmont will stop at nothing to regain his title that was recently taken from him. Episodes include:
"Love or War" (November 6, 2022): In the first episode of the series, young lovers Camille and Valmont ght for a better life but nd themselves at war with each other. Written by: Harriet Warner Directed by: Leonora Lonsdale
"Conquer or Die" (November 13, 2022): Camille's new future hangs in the balance, and a face from the past triggers a long-buried need for revenge. Written by: Harriet Warner Directed by: Leonora Lonsdale
"Even God Does Not Forgive" (November 20, 2022): Camille's revenge mission leads her back to Valmont as he embarks on his most challenging seduction yet. Written by: Harriet Warner Directed by: Leonora Lonsdale
"You Don't Know Me" (November 27, 2022): Valmont seeks new terms in his deal with Camille, whilst Camille seeks to dominate Jean. Written by: James Dormer Directed by: Leonora Lonsdale
"The World Should Be Afraid Of Us" (December 4, 2022): As Valmont's mission changes his feelings for Camille, she goes to extreme lengths to secure her future. Written by: Coline Albert & Harriet Warner Directed by: Olly Blackburn
"You Are Not My Equal" (December 11, 2022): Camille and Valmont make shocking discoveries at a grand society ball. Written by: Rita Kalnejais Directed by: Olly Blackburn
"Here Is My Soul" (December 18, 2022): A new plan to conquer the ghosts of their pasts puts Camille and Valmont in danger. Written by: Harriet Warner Directed by: Olly Blackburn
"It's War" (December 25, 2022): Camille and Valmont continue to fight for their freedom, unaware of the threat of a returning figure. Written by: Harriet Warner Directed by: Olly Blackburn
Cast
- Alice Englert - Camille
- Nicholas Denton - Pascal Valmont
- Lesley Manville - Genevieve de Merteuil
- Kosar Ali - Victoire
- Carice van Houten - Jacqueline de Montrachet
- Paloma Faith - Florence de Regnier
- Michael McElhatton - Jean de Merteuil
- Nathanael Saleh - Azolan
- Hakeem Kae-Kazim - Majordome
- Hilton Pelser - Gabriel Carre
- Mia Threapleton - Rose
- Colette Dalal Tchantcho - Ondine de Valmont
- Lucy Cohu - Christine de Sevigny
- Fisayo Akinade - Chevalier de Saint-Jacques
- Maria Friedman - Berthe
- Clare Higgins - Madame Jericho
- Dimitri Gripari - Danceny
- Richard Earl - Duc de Lanvin
Production & Distribution
- Produced by Playground Entertainment
- Produced by Flame Ventures
- In association with Lionsgate (as Lionsgate Television)
Settings
- - Paris France