Starz has officially canceled 'The Serpent Queen' after two seasons, despite both seasons receiving critical acclaim with a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. The show, which starred Samantha Morton as Catherine de Medici, concluded its second season in August with significant historical events such as the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre. Starz executives felt the finale provided a satisfactory conclusion to Catherine’s story, although viewership did not meet expectations for the second season. However, a spinoff series centered on Minnie Driver’s portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I is in development, with the original creative team returning. Driver is expected to reprise her role, aiming to continue the narrative of complex female characters that Starz has focused on in its programming. The decision to cancel comes as the network looks to pivot following a drop in viewership due to the lengthy gap between seasons.