How to watch 'The Serpent Queen' season 2 online, free stream, TV channel, release date

Samantha Morton gazing contemplatively as Catherine de Medici in The Serpent Queen season 2 — (Image credit: Starz)

Two of history's greatest matriarch monarchs collide in the second season of "The Serpent Queen", when France's Catherine de Medici comes head-to-head with Queen Elizabeth I of England. Here's how to watch "The Serpent Queen" online — and from anywhere with a VPN.

Watch 'The Serpent Queen' S2: date, TV channel, streaming info

► Date: "The Serpent Queen" premieres on Friday, July 12.
• WATCH FREE – Channel 4 (U.K.)
• U.S. — Starz
• Canada — Starz / Crave
• Australia — Stan
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free

But now there's an existential threat on its away from across the Channel, with Queen Elizabeth of England — indulgently played by a brilliantly bewigged Minnie Driver ("Good Will Hunting") — spying an opportunity to seize power of her own in Europe.

"The Serpent Queen" takes its place in a lineage of modern period dramas that kicked off with Yorgos Lanthimos' Oscar-winning "The Favorite" and has been followed by the likes of "The Great" and "Mary & George" — expect as much swearing and scenes of a sexual nature, as you will elaborate costumes and stately home settings.

Ready to watch France and England clash? Below we have all the details you need to watch "The Serpent Queen" season 2 online from anywhere in the world.

Where to watch The 'The Serpent Queen' for free

You can watch 'The Serpent Queen' season 1-2 for free on Channel 4’s on-demand service, depending on availability and licensing.

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How to watch 'The Serpent Queen' season 2 from anywhere

If "The Serpent Queen" isn't available where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.

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How to watch 'The Serpent Queen' S2 online and on TV in the U.S.

Starz is the place to stream "The Serpent Queen" in the U.S., with season 2 episodes dropping weekly on Fridays from on July 12.

Starz usually costs $9.99/month, but right now you can get your first month for just $6 or six months for $19.99. Starz can also be added to your Amazon Prime subscription. with a 7-day free trial.

The Starz TV linear channel will also broadcasts episodes, with the season premiere at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 12. If you don't already have Starz on cable, you can pick it up as an add-on on several live TV streaming services, including Hulu, Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Philo, and DirecTV Stream.

Of these options, we recommend Philo and Sling as the standout cheapest options when it comes to the best streaming services and best cable TV alternatives.

How to watch 'The Serpent Queen' season 2 online in Canada

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Just like south of the border, "The Serpent Queen" season 2 will be shown on Starz on TV in Canada from Friday, July 12.

If you don't have Starz with your cable provider, you can sign up through streaming service Crave. Crave plans start from $9.99/month, with the Starz add-on an extra $5.99.

How to watch 'The Serpent Queen' online in the U.K.

British flag — (Image credit: Shutterstock)

"The Serpent Queen" season 2 airs on MGM+ in the U.K., which you can add to Amazon Prime Video. Episodes will drop there on Fridays from July 12.

MGM+ costs £4.49/month on top of your Amazon Prime sub, but there's a 30-day free trial available for new users.

Away from home? Travelers who want to access their usual paid services can do so with NordVPN.

How to watch 'The Serpent Queen' S2 online in Australia

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In Australia, streaming service Stan is the place to find "The Serpent Queen", with season 2 starting on July 12 and streaming there weekly.

Stan plans start from only $12/month, but the 30-day free trial has now been removed.

'The Serpent Queen' S2 episode guide & schedule

"Grand Tour" — July 12
"Second Coming" — July 19
Episode 3 — July 26
Episode 4 — Aug. 2
Episode 5 — Aug. 9
Episode 6 — Aug. 16
Episode 7 — Aug. 23
Episode 8 — Aug. 30

'The Serpent Queen' season 2 cast

Samantha Morton as Catherine de' Medici
Liv Hill as young Catherine
Amrita Acharia as Aabis
Barry Atsma as Montmorency
Enzo Cilenti as Cosimo Ruggeri
Emma McDonald as Rahima
Kiruna Stamell as Mathilde
Nicholas Burns as Antoine de Bourbon
Beth Goddard as Antoinette de Guise
Raza Jaffrey as Francois, Duc de Guise
Danny Kirrane as Louis de Bourbon
Ray Panthaki as Charles, Cardinal de Guise
Angus Imrie as Henry IV
Stanley Morgan as Anjou
Philippine Velge as Margot
Minnie Driver as Elizabeth I
Bill Milner as Charles IX
Ashley Thomas as Alessandro de Medici
Rosalie Craig as Jeanne d'Albret
Isobel Jesper Jones as Edith
Alexandre Willaume as Montmorency

Where was The Serpent Queen season 2 filmed?

Many of the scenes where shot in France's Loire Valley during a heatwave. The Serpent Queen actress Minnie Driver revealed to Deadlinethat she "had to tape ice packs to her thighs under her gowns while filming season 2 of the Starz period drama."

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