While not one of the major networks, Starz has continued to be a strong presence on television with its growing collection of great shows. Owned by Lions Gate Entertainment, the Starz network has provided viewers with an incredible mix of original and licensed programming over the years. The network, which was established in 1994, doesn't always have shows aiming for recognition during award season, but most of its offerings have been adored by viewers. s6i5u

As the age of streaming service price hikes continues, Starz has just instituted a surprising price reduction. Best known as the network responsible for Outlander, Party Down, and Black Sails, among others, Starz is one of many streaming service options currently available to consumers. Many consumers will have noticed changes to the streaming landscape recently, with companies introducing price hikes amid changing business strategies.

Guy Ritchie’s Operation Fortune premiered exclusively in theaters on March 3, but its US streaming release date may not arrive as soon as expected. Operation Fortune is Amazon and Lionsgate’s new spy action comedy starring Jason Statham, Aubrey Plaza, Hugh Grant, and Josh Hartnett, which was originally intended for a January 2022 premiere date before being delayed by a year. While Operation Fortune received mixed reviews from critics, holding a 52% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has been praised by audiences. Debuting in theaters alongside Creed III, Operation Fortune had a subpar opening weekend domestic box office performance, bringing in an estimated $3.1 million (via Box Office Mojo).

Screen Rant is pleased to present an exclusive clip from Dangerous Liaisons episode 5, titled "The World Should be Afraid of Us." The STARZ series, based on the infamous epistolary novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, pulls back the curtain on life in 18th-century and revels in one lower-class woman's quest to conquer the nobility. The mysterious Marquise de Mertreuil was one of the biggest names in her social circles in the classic book, but her origin and history have never been fully depicted (despite countless iterations and reimaginings) until now.

Fans of high-brow literature and low-brow teen dramas alike are intimately familiar with the premise of Dangerous Liaisons, which pits two scheming lovers against each other when their games get too hot to handle. But the latest iteration of the story, set to premiere this weekend on STARZ, takes a new approach to a classic tale by serving as a prequel to Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' iconic epistolary novel. The slow-burn story of Marquise de Mertreuil and Vicomte de Valmont's rise to infamy and fall from grace has already been renewed for a second season, leaving plenty of time to weave intrigue into the ranks of the French nobility.

STARZ is bringing 18th-century to life in Dangerous Liaisons, Harriet Warner's (Tell Me Your Secrets) prequel to the infamous Pierre Choderlos de Laclos epistolary novel. While previous period dramas on the same network have served as origin stories for famous women in history, such as Becoming Elizabeth and The Serpent Queen, Dangerous Liaisons is the making of one of the most infamous figures in fiction. The Marquise de Mertreuil and her scheming lover the Vicomte de Valmont have inspired countless adaptations, from Cruel Intentions to the South Korean drama Tempted, but this latest version aims to explain how they became so twisted.

Dangerous Liaisons is following in the footsteps of STARZ's successful period dramas, such as has been on a roll with historical dramas, such as Becoming Elizabeth and The Serpent Queen. Though the version of 1700s depicted is fictional, Harriet Warner's new series pulls from historical records to lay the groundwork for its story. As a prequel to Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' infamous epistolary novel of the same name, Dangerous Liaisons explores who the Marquise de Mertreuil and the Vicomte de Valmont were before they became the scandal makers of the season.

STARZ has been on a roll with historical dramas, such as the recently concluded Becoming Elizabeth and The Serpent Queen, and now they've ventured into more fictional territory with Dangerous Liaisons. The period drama serves as a prequel to Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' infamous epistolary novel of the same name, revealing who the Marquise de Mertreuil and the Vicomte de Valmont were before they became the vicious schemers depicted in the story. Even better, there's plenty of scandal left to go around, with the series renewed for a second season prior to its premiere.

Even though fans will have to wait till November to see the continuation of The Crown, there’s another exciting tale about royalty that can keep them busy in the meantime. Starz's royal drama series The Serpent Queen aired recently and has already ignited intrigue.

Catherine de Medici was known for her ruthless politicking and her vast influence over the French court and The Serpent Queen aims to explore that in a biting fashion. Samantha Morton stars as the titular monarch, an Italian noblewoman who reigned as Queen of from 1547 to 1559 due to her marriage to King Henry II. Her time on the throne was not without its complications, earning her the eponymous title.