Richelieu
“Richelieu: behind the purple, lies secrecy and strategy.”
Where to watch Richelieu in Germany
Richelieu is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Richelieu
Richelieu is a 1977 web series in the War & Politics and Family genres, created by Jean-François Chiappe and Philippe Erlanger, starring Marco Perrin, Maria Wimmer and Maryvonne Schiltz. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on TF1. It holds an average rating of 9.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Richelieu in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
In a France fractured by court rivalries and personal ambitions, Richelieu moves without ornament. No flourish, no glory — only the cold machinery of power. Caught between a hesitant king, a nobility dreaming of defiance, and enemies multiplying on every front, the cardinal enforces his line: centralize, control, crush resistance. The series follows a strategist who doesn’t hide behind morality. He acts to keep the State standing, even if it means breaking those who stand in his way. Espionage, secret negotiations, decisive strikes… Richelieu plays a game where mistakes are fatal, and the survival of the kingdom rests on one man willing to go further than all the others
Seasons (1)
- Miniseries6 episodes · 1977
Top cast
Marco Perrin
Henri IV
Maria Wimmer
Marie de Médicis
Maryvonne Schiltz
Léonora Galigaï
Mireille Audibert
La jolie dame de Paris
Georges Descrières
Bellegarde
Michel Bertay
Tisserand
Anne Deleuze
Marie-Madeleine Combalet
Hans Caninenberg
Ferdinand II
Jan Hendriks
Butler
Werner Kreindl
Illo
Alexander Kerst
Gallas
Malte Thorsten
Le cardinal infant
Jean-Pierre Bernard
Maréchal Concini
Pierre Vernier
Armand du Plessis de Richelieu
Marie-Christine Demarest
Anne d'Autriche
Jacques Rosny
Louis XIII
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Richelieu in Germany?+
In Germany, Richelieu is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Richelieu on Netflix?+
Richelieu is not on Netflix in Germany right now.
How many seasons of Richelieu are there?+
Richelieu has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.
Who stars in Richelieu?+
Richelieu stars Marco Perrin, Maria Wimmer, Maryvonne Schiltz, Mireille Audibert and Georges Descrières.
When did Richelieu come out?+
Richelieu is a 1977 web series created by Jean-François Chiappe and Philippe Erlanger.
What genre is Richelieu?+
Richelieu is War & Politics and Family series.
Who created Richelieu?+
Richelieu was created by Jean-François Chiappe and Philippe Erlanger.
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