HBO Max‘s new historic sequence will get its first critiques, however the Rotten Tomatoes rating is underwhelming. Unique interval reveals proceed to be on the rise because of the main success of Netflix’s Bridgerton. That subgenre has led to a number of streamers wanting to duplicate that feat, together with the most recent from HBO Max, The Seduction.
Nevertheless, in keeping with Rotten Tomatoes, The Seduction debuts with a break up 50% rating based mostly on six critiques. Nevertheless, it is price mentioning that the rating will fluctuate as extra critiques get tabulated. At present, there isn’t any viewers rating.
As of writing, critiques for The Seduction are clearly break up. Whereas critics praised the sequence for its manufacturing high quality and cinematography, the division lies within the execution of the scandals and romances of the historic interval. As critics evaluate the HBO Max present to Harmful Liaisons, they spotlight that it can’t convey the themes and story’s substance.
ScreenRant‘s Nick Bythrow shared related sentiments about The Seduction, emphasizing that the sequence “is steamy however missing in substance.” In his overview, he awarded only a 5 out of 10 stars, saying:
“Whereas that is elevated by some charming performances and cinematography, it is marred by a moderately round narrative that does not reside as much as the themes it is making an attempt to discover.“
Starring Anamarie Vartolomei, Diane Kruger, Lucas Bravo, and Vincent Lacoste, The Seduction is a prequel to Harmful Liaisons, following younger Isabelle de Merteuil’s (Vartolomei) rise to energy to turn out to be the main courtesan. Vartolomei has fairly a wealthy filmography by which her motion pictures have a interval setting, together with The Rely of Monte Cristo and Occurring. Then again, Kruger is thought for her roles in Inglourious Basterds and the Nationwide Treasure franchise, whereas Bravo appeared in Emily in Paris.
The Seduction is directed by Jessica Palud and written by Jean-Baptiste Delfon. The sequence had its premiere on November 14 and can include six episodes.
The Seduction will launch weekly episodes on Fridays on HBO Max.
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November 14, 2025
- Community
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HBO Max
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Jessica Palud
- Writers
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Jean-Baptiste Delafon, Choderlos de Laclos, Gaëlle Bellan, Jessica Palud
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Anamaria Vartolomei
Merteuil
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