"The Seduction" ("Merteuil") is a French period drama series created by Jean-Baptiste Delafon. The show is a prequel and loose adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's epistolary novel "Les Liaisons dangereuses" that follows the rise to power of the young Isabelle de Merteuil, played by Anamaria Vartolomei.
The cast also includes Diane Kruger, Vincent Lacoste, Lucas Bravo, Noee Abita, Julien de Saint Jean, Fantine Harduin, Samuel Kircher and Sandrine Blancke. The show premiered on November 14, 2025 on HBO Max.
Find out more about the series after the jump.