Reign
“Love is the most dangerous subject.”
Creator
Laurie McCarthy, Stephanie Sengupta
Sent to France as a child bride-to-be, Mary Stuart arrives at the Valois court to find that survival requires as much cunning as any throne. Adelaide Kane plays Mary with steely resolve, navigating a palace thick with poisonings, betrothals, and whispered treason alongside her beloved Francis, played by Dan Jeannotte, and his roguish brother Bash, Will Kemp's charismatic wildcard. Megan Follows brings icy calculation to Catherine de Medici, a queen mother who treats her children's marriages as instruments of statecraft. Blending real Renaissance intrigue with soap-opera heat, it turns Scottish history into a lush, treacherous coming-of-age drama.
Seasons
4
Episodes
78
Country
United States of America
Status
Ended
Cast
Adelaide Kane
Mary Stuart · 78 eps
Toby Regbo
Francis II of France · 50 eps
Megan Follows
Catherine de' Medici · 78 eps
Celina Sinden
Greer · 78 eps
Anna Popplewell
Lola · 62 eps
Torrance Coombs
Sebastian · 62 eps
Craig Parker
Stéphane Narcisse · 56 eps
Caitlin Stasey
Kenna · 44 eps
Rose Williams
Claude of France · 38 eps
Jonathan Keltz
Leith Bayard · 35 eps
Rachel Skarsten
Elizabeth I of England · 34 eps
Spencer MacPherson
Charles IX of France · 34 eps
Ben Geurens
Gideon Blackburn · 34 eps
Rossif Sutherland
Nostradamus · 22 eps
Alan van Sprang
Henry II of France · 22 eps
Sean Teale
Louis, Prince of Condé · 22 eps
Charlie Carrick
Robert Dudley · 18 eps
Dan Jeannotte
James Stuart · 18 eps
Will Kemp
Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley · 16 eps
Manolo Cardona
Príncipe Thomás de Portugal · 16 eps
Daniel Matmor
Oliver · 16 eps
Jonathan Goad
John Knox · 16 eps
Ann Pirvu
Nicole · 9 eps
Jenessa Grant
Aylee · 8 eps
Nick Slater
Henri de Valois · 7 eps
Claire Hunter
Emily Knox · 6 eps
Steve Byers
Archduke Ferdinand · 5 eps
Kathryn Prescott
Penelope · 4 eps
Morgan David Jones
Jeffrey · 4 eps
Rob Stewart
Envoy · 2 eps
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1
Pilot
Mary arrives in France to formalize her arranged marriage to Prince Francis, but complications arise when she meets his attractive half brother and skeptical mother in the series premiere of this historical drama about young monarchs.
2
Snakes in the Garden
Mary and Francis play up their romance after an English envoy expresses doubts about their union. Elsewhere, Catherine seeks to eliminate an individual who's aware of her scheme to destroy Mary.
3
Kissed
A Portuguese prince offers much-needed aid to Scotland if Mary accepts his marriage proposal and break things off with Francis. Elsewhere, Francis' feelings for Mary lead him to put Bash in a risky situation.
4
Hearts and Minds
Mary has a chance to get out of her engagement, but it requires lying and sentencing a man to death. Meanwhile, Francis and Bash suspect that Tomas may be disguising his real motives.
5
A Chill in the Air
An ex-lover of Francis' arrives and brings danger with her, so an uneasy Mary turns to Bash for comfort. Meanwhile, Queen Catherine persuades Aylee to snoop on Mary; and Bash lands in hot water with heretics, who accuse him of disrupting a sacred ritual.
6
Chosen
Francis observes the growing bond between Mary and Bash, so he turns to Olivia. Meanwhile, Catherine wants to ensure that whoever threatened Mary is captured; Bash seeks to repay his debt; and Kenna tells her friends about her affair with Henry.
7
Left Behind
Mary and Francis are taken hostage when the castle falls under siege, and Catherine makes a shocking suggestion in an effort to save them. Meanwhile, Diane reveals to Bash that she's plotting to have him declared legitimate.
8
Fated
Nostradamus shares with Mary his prophecy about a death, which leads Mary to make a big decision concerning Francis. Meanwhile, Clarissa gets brazen as she pursues her goals; and Kenna tells Catherine about Diane's intentions regarding Bash.
9
For King and Country
Mary and Bash return to the castle, where Catherine remains resolved to keep Francis safe from Mary. Meanwhile, Francis learns of the dark prophecy, but it does not dissuade his desire to marry Mary.
10
Sacrifice
An assassination attempt is made on Bash's life, and Catherine appears to be responsible for it. Meanwhile, Mary offers assistance to a jailed peasant who has a curious link to Bash; and Lola tries to stop Catherine from meddling with Bash and Mary.
11
Inquisition
Henry claims Catherine has committed treason and adultery, so she attempts to save herself by shedding light on a dark part of Bash's past, and Bash and Mary then try to even the score. Meanwhile, Nostradamus discloses the truth about the castle's ghost.
12
Royal Blood
Clarissa kidnaps Henry and Catherine's youngest sons, so Catherine turns to Mary and Bash for help. Elsewhere, Lola tries to assist her brother with a debt, but when she gets in over her head, Francis comes to her aid.
13
The Consummation
Mary must decide whether to marry Bash or Francis, who returns accompanied by Lola. Meanwhile, Mary's mother visits and pushes her own agenda, and her mere presence in the castle troubles both Henry and Catherine.
14
Dirty Laundry
Mary's honeymoon ends and she returns to the castle. Meanwhile, Lola displays some odd behavior, which leads to a secret being exposed; Bash finds a bewildered Olivia and asks Nostradamus to assist her; and Henry seeks help from Catherine.
15
The Darkness
A matchmaking event is held for the women in the castle, but Lola doesn't want to take part in it. Meanwhile, Kenna grows frightened when Henry flies into another rage, so she turns to Catherine; and Bash learns firsthand about the horrors of the woods.
16
Monsters
Bash saves Francis' life while they're in the woods exploring the latest ominous threat. Meanwhile, Henry becomes obsessed with a servant who won a contest; Greer is seen kissing a kitchen servant; and Henry forces a new couple into a union.
17
Liege Lord
Mary uncovers her marriage contract's secret clause, which was added by Catherine and her mother, so she and Francis attempt to persuade the people of Scotland to renounce her mother.
18
No Exit
Mary's brother visits and asks her to return to Scotland, but Francis is suspicious of his motives. Meanwhile, Penelope takes command as Henry's mental instability progresses; and Lola is skeptical about Julien's marriage proposal.
19
Toy Soldiers
Mary's uncle arrives at the castle and brings dire news about her mother, forcing Mary and Francis to make a tough choice about priorities. Meanwhile, Henry devises a destructive plan; and Bash and Kenna grow closer as they strengthen their forced union.
20
Higher Ground
Mary hires a mercenary to help her save Scotland. Meanwhile, Francis prepares France to wage war on England, and Leith becomes his ally in this endeavor; and Lola and Julien's bond deepens, but she fears he will betray her.
21
Long Live the King
Mary teams up with Catherine to deal with Henry, whose deranged behavior puts Francis at risk. Elsewhere, Bash resolves to destroy the Darkness after meeting a boy who survived the horror; and a devoted Lola tries to protect Julien.
22
Slaughter of Innocence
Mary and Francis take drastic action in response to Henry's madness. Meanwhile, a terror in the woods puts everyone in peril; and Mary makes a bold choice when she discovers Lola is in the midst of a life-threatening labor.
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