Overview
- The series launches on HBO Max on November 14 with new episodes released each Friday.
- Positioned as a loose prequel to Les Liaisons dangereuses, the show recenters the story on Isabelle’s evolution into the marquise de Merteuil.
- Anamaria Vartolomei draws broad praise in the title role, while reactions to Vincent Lacoste’s Valmont and some explicit scenes are more critical.
- Reviews note strong costumes and production values even as they fault dialogue and tonal choices.
- Outlets report conflicting metadata, including six versus eight episodes and differing creative credit attributions, underscoring uncertainty around official details.