Viewers are wondering how many episodes are in The Seduction and when each new episode comes out. Also known as Merteuil, it is a French drama series that is a prequel, while also loosely adapting the plot from Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s 18th-century popular novel, Les Liaisons dangereuses. It is the same novel that inspired the Oscar-winning 1988 movie, Dangerous Liaisons.
Here’s all you need to know about the episode count of The Seduction, as well as the streaming details.
How many episodes are in The Seduction?
The Seduction will have 6 episodes.
Created by Jean Baptiste-Delafon, the show is currently scheduled for only six episodes, with each episode reportedly around 40-50 minutes.
The story centers on Isabelle de Merteuil, a young woman who discovers that her marriage is a trap set by the Vicomte de Valmont. Heartbroken and betrayed, she navigates through the Parisian society as she seeks revenge to regain her reputation by marrying Comte de Merteuil.
The cast of The Seduction includes Diane Kruger, Noée Abita, Vincent Lacoste, Philippe Richardin, Juliette Thierry-Mieg, Anamaria Vartolomei, and Lucas Bravo, among many others.
When do new The Seduction episodes come out?
New episodes of The Seduction come out every Friday at 12 AM PT/3 AM ET.
Just like most popular HBO originals, the series will air one episode every week. The first episode, “Isabelle,” debuted on November 14, 2025, and the subsequent episodes will air every Friday till December 19, 2025.
Here is the release schedule:
- Episode 1– November 14, 2025
- Episode 2 – November 21, 2025
- Episode 3 – November 28, 2025
- Episode 4 – December 5, 2025
- Episode 5 – December 12, 2025
- Episode 6 – December 19, 2025
How to watch The Seduction’s new episodes
You can watch The Seduction via HBO Max.
HBO Max is a streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery that offers a wide range of content. It has hosted some of the most critically acclaimed shows and movies in its catalog. This includes Game of Thrones, The Wire, True Detective, House of the Dragon, The White Lotus, Euphoria, and so much more.
The official synopsis for the series reads:
“Marquise de Merteuil, betrayed by Valmont, embarks on a daring journey to become Paris’ leading courtesan.”
