So, were going to do the hard work for you.

The series is set in Basque in 1609.

Its beautifully shot, cinematic and the female characters are very strong.

Filles Du Feu

Filles Du Feu

Richter ponders how the series initially turns patriarchal society on its head.

Its surprising to learn the crazy reasons and rationales he gave for his behavior, adds Richter.

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We disagreed over some scenes, she explains.

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Michèle Laroque (Madame de Leoz)- Lizzie Brocheré (Catherine)-Wendy Nieto (Madeleine)

It feels like the same story each week, she adds.

Its still very complicated and is certainly not black or white.

I think sometimes French people love the color grey.

It is hard because of problems of inflation, she counters.

People need quality shows so it becomes a question of money, and budgets are not moving upwards.

There is a real clear focus on shows that entertain and drive traffic.