Canal+ has cancelled Versailles after three seasons. Speaking to Variety, head of programming Fabrice de la Patelliere revealed the period drama will not continue into Season 4:
From the start, “Versailles’” producer Claude Chelli had spoken to us about making three seasons. The series was meant to chronicle the coming of age and rise to power of Louis XIV and show how he built Versailles to corral his nobles, asserting his absolute power. At the end of the third season, Louis XIV has achieved absolute power, he’s 46 or 47 years old, so we reached the end of the narrative arc that we had envisioned for this series.
He added:
As far as the process, it was a wildy ambitious journey to set up the writing, production, casting, costumes, etc. We had hundreds of technicians working on the show. This last season was written by Andrew Bampfield and Tim Loane who took over from David Wolstencroft and Simon Mirren, the creators and showrunners of the series. They did a remarkable job at transitioning harmoniously, with the crucial help and guidance of the producers, Chelli and Aude Albano from Capa Drama.
RIP.
Steven Richardson says
Very sad to see this series go! A lot of history will be lost.
I’m sure it was very cost!h to make!
Bonnie says
You may have planned for only 3 seasons depending on how well people liked it. So now, after 2 seasons, the thousands of fans, all over the world, want it to continue. If it is the cost, u already have the costumes, wigs etc. Use a sound stage…..listen to the fans! We want it to continue……PLEASE
Laura says
No!
This is so wrong!!!
There are so many fans the world over. Why stop it now? It’s arguably one of the best shows on tv!!! Why do they always cancel the really great shows?
Cara says
THAT’S SOME REALLY FU(KED UP SHIT!
Phillipe is the most Fabulous Queen, Ever!
The dainty ‘lady’ with poise mixed with the fierce warrior and Victor in War is an incredibly difficult blend but this artist makes it look so seamless, easy and flawless. Bad Asses Can Identify one another.
Louis AKA George, can absolutely do NO wrong in my eyes.
M83’s Outro fits perfectly.
Very Grandiose for such a lavish period of excess that culminated at Versailles.
This is a HUGE mistake cancelling this show.
If it got the proper promotion and attention it deserved this would not be occuring.
Get the History Channel to pick it up. George showed his marketing ability on Vikings.
Margie says
BEST SERIES EVER !! BEST ACTOR/S EVER !! BOSTON MA.USA LOVES VERSATILE Please don’t leave come back we need a more Versailles. It was stated in an interview that the Versailles is not a documentary tho much based on true facts of King Louis xiv era so why not continued as an embellished drama. I’m bummed i watched all 3 seasons continuously not leaving my home, it was that good
Jan says
I am so so sorry to hear this. I love the show! Some other network should pick it up.
Leslie says
It would be GREAT to keep this series alive, and take us into the next generation of royals. This series has a mind boggling amount of followers, and I’m sure we’d all love to see it continue.
Judy says
Love the series. Will miss it. Please think about a change of mind. Would love to see more. The transition of monarchy in France is something that people need to revisit visually. Just imagine. Thanks
Leelulumpkin says
Absolutely gutted! I went to Versailles on the strength of the first Season and fell in love.
Susan says
ANOTHER GREAT SHOW SHOT TO HELL!!! ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO THIS….
Doris says
Every time a great show is aired they cancel it. I loved the show and was waiting for the next season after season. I wish someone else would pick it up. Versailles was a great show with great carectors
Shirley says
It is not a reality show, so it gets cancelled.
All they want on TV is to watch the K clans fat butts, not LEARN anything.
mass prince says
Not surprised. The last season just dragged on
Sharon says
I love this show!!! I wish I’d known they only intended to make 3 seasons.
Ray says
Very sad this show is being cancelled. It was one of the few shows worth watching on this network. I haven’t talked to anyone that didn’t like it. This channel is also known for cancelling their better shows. Personally, I’m not going to watch it, as I am tired of their lack of completion policies.
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Lisa Deneault-Fox says
I Love the history of this show, and the great actors & actresses!! I was so Fortunate to be able to visit Versailles 47 years ago, and it was one of the highlights of my life! This show is SO amazing! Please bring Season 4 to this Amazing series. I am a HUGE FAN!!!