: Back in France, his literary career begins to take flight despite early setbacks, such as the Comédie-Française rejecting his play Œdipe . He finds favor with the Duchess of Maine at the Sceaux court, where his wit and talent are celebrated.

: The episode ends with the death of King Louis XIV in 1715. The 20-year-old François makes a critical error by siding with the wrong political faction, setting the stage for his future troubles with the French authorities. Main Characters

(Thomas Solivérès): An ambitious, witty, and rebellious young man.

: The series debuted in February 2021 on France 2 and the streaming service Salto. Voltaire in Love (TV Mini Series 2021) - IMDb

(Victor Meutelet): A loyal friend of Voltaire from his school days who remains a constant presence in his life.