Episode 3

Mazarin decides to strike hard by arresting Condé, Conti, and Longueville, a dramatic move meant to crush the emerging rebellion. The decision shocks the entire kingdom and reignites the ambitions of the princely families. Parlement and the nobles unite against the cardinal, while Paris grows restless and begins to rise up. Mazarin finds himself isolated, besieged by pamphlets and public anger. The situation escalates until the Fronde breaks out, plunging France into crisis.