Overview
- The six-episode French-language series debuts Nov. 14 on HBO Max with new episodes releasing weekly on Fridays.
- Created by Jean-Baptiste Delafon and directed by Jessica Palud, the adaptation reframes the tale through a female gaze that Palud calls “the #MeToo of the 18th century.”
- Anamaria Vartolomei leads as Isabelle de Merteuil, with Diane Kruger as Rosemonde, Vincent Lacoste as Valmont and Lucas Bravo as Gercourt.
- The reworking elevates Rosemonde into a powerful mentor, softens Valmont’s portrayal and expands Gercourt’s role as a principal antagonist.
- Critics praise the sumptuous look, costumes by Pascaline Chauvelle and production design by Florian Sanson, while Variety questions the six-episode pacing.