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Reign Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2014 - 2015
Episode 1
The Plague
Thu, Oct 2, 201443 mins
New king Francis II still waits his coronation, but can't wait to sneak out and visit Lola who just bore his bastard first son. As a rapidly spreading plague reached the castle, primitive preventive measures are taken according to queen-mother Catherine's instructions, but an adulterous courtier brings in his mistresses black death, which rapidly spreads among servants and noble courtiers. Lord Louis Condé offers his way out by boat to the king, who decides last minute against sending away his infant son with the mother. Condé warns Francis against Lord Stéphane Narcisse, who increases his vast land possessions around the castle by ceasing deeds from victims and allegedly faking others he has murdered. Bash has the hard-breaking task to enforce vital quarantine of visible, effectively death-marked victims, even page Pascal. Leith Bayard bitterly withdraws on his estate, as Greer clearly puts her family before their love. Lord Stéphane's son Eduard Narcisse meanwhile blackmails the court with an embargo of vital provisions unless his adulterous rival is killed, which Catherine would accept, but Mary refuses, resulting in more carnage without saving anyone, and compromises court physician Nostradamus.
Episode 2
Drawn and Quartered
Thu, Oct 9, 201443 mins
In the aftermath of the plague, a powerful lord (Craig Parker) discovers that Mary was responsible for the death of his son and demands vengeance, testing the loyalties of Mary, Francis and Catherine. Francis returns to the castle with Lola and their newborn son, creating tension with Mary. Greer is torn by her loyalty to her fiancé, Lord Castleroy, who blames Leith for his daughter's demise. Meanwhile, Kenna urges Bash to be formally recognized in his new role.
Episode 3
Coronation
Thu, Oct 16, 201443 mins
With France in a state of famine, as well as religious and political unrest, Mary looks for a way to feed the people, risking the wrath of a vengeful Lord Narcisse (Craig Parker). Francis is preoccupied by the harrowing suspicion that his dead father's spirit can possess the living and is haunting Francis as revenge for his murder. As Catherine makes excessive and lavish preparations for a coronation ceremony to give the impression of stability to the realm, Bash confronts the reality of a country plagued by fear, bankruptcy, and murder.
Episode 4
The Lamb and the Slaughter
Thu, Oct 23, 201442 mins
Francis having agreed to recognize his bastard from Lola and create him a baron, Catherine throws a grand baptism party. Shortly after Frances hears the happy news, she intrudes the royal bedroom shamelessly to plan a really rand one for an heir to the throne, but during this one Mary must swear Bash to help her sneak off and keep quite for now her miscarriage. Leith Bayard is shocked to find to royal of his estate undone as part of the appeasement of Lord Narcisse, completely disqualifying him as catch for lover Greer Norwood, who now reneges on her refusal of wealthy family friend Lord Aloysius Castleroy, who now decides himself against an unhappy union. Despite Mary agreeing that 'ingrate' Lola should move from court, they conspire for old times sake to help Estelle flee her allegedly serially-abusive husband, Lord Narcisse, who was another story.
Episode 5
Blood for Blood
Thu, Oct 30, 201441 mins
Tensions between Protestants and Catholics escalate when bloodshed at a Protestant service causes an already concerned Mary and Francis to intervene on the eve of Greer's wedding. Bash and Leith lead a search for the guilty that reveals a surprising secret about Castleroy that could destroy his union with Greer. Meanwhile, Francis receives an unwelcome gift from his dead father. Kenna discovers a sex journal, with clues leading to the best lover at court, who just might be a match for Lola.
Episode 6
Three Queens
Thu, Nov 6, 201442 mins
Francis sees no alternative to stop Mary nagging about why he gave in to Narcisse and refuses to give her a say but pretend it's because she failed to give him an heir. She jumps at the chance to accompany the queen-mother to a tedious church ceremony in Beauvais cathedral, protests in vain when she hears it's to Noyon, a town Catherine favors as a fallback popularity investment. On the road, they can barely escape brigands by trap door from the carriage. Given the unrest since plague and religious hatred, they dare not identify themselves and pose as servants to work in an inn, where suddenly arrives not Francis's rescue party but a fake royal couple. Narcisse tells Lola, who refuses a date, how alike they are due to family troubles.
Episode 7
The Prince of the Blood
Thu, Nov 13, 201443 mins
Young, reckless and provocative Princess Claude makes a surprise visit home, torturing her already haunted mother, Catherine. Francis is pressured by Narcisse to act against his conscience or risk his throne and his wife. Mary finds a new ally in Condé. Francis confides in Bash and hatches a plot that involves an uncertain Lola. Kenna mistakes Claude for a newfound friend, while Greer returns earlier than expected from her wedding tour.
Episode 8
Terror of the Faithful
Thu, Nov 20, 201443 mins
The tensions between the Protestants and Catholics increases because of the edict Lord Narcisse blackmailed Francis into signing. Mary and Francis' relationship hits a wall due to the secrets he is keeping. Queen Catherine is still dealing with ghosts from her past while trying to deal with her daughter, Princess Claude.
Episode 9
Acts of War
Thu, Dec 4, 201443 mins
While Francis and Bash are out trying to find Montgomery the Protestants are becoming more and more restless. Mary is alone at the castle and Protestant men storm it, leaving Mary in distress. Castleroy doesn't realise what he has been funding while he thought it was schools.
Episode 10
Mercy
Thu, Dec 11, 201440 mins
Mary and Conde set off to find who attacked Mary. Narcisse becomes Francis' puppet. Someone poisons Claude, and has Catherine gone mad? Could Mary and Francis return to normal after what happened? Mary finds Conde's letter, and is surprised by what she reads. Conde's brother pays him a visit.
Episode 11
Getaway
Thu, Jan 22, 201543 mins
Bash and Francis figure out who is really behind the branding, and plot to stop the bloodshed. Mary and Greer help Prince Conde escape questions from the cardinal and end up at Conde's brothers palace, during a scandalous party. Kenna tries to help the princess Claude from Katherine, who is mad and hallucinating that she must avenge her long dead twin daughters.
Episode 12
Banished
Thu, Jan 29, 201543 mins
Bash uncovers the truth about the death of the twins - vengeance and justice consume Catherine's haunted past. The hunt to uncover the Protestant radicals reveals ties far too close to court. Desisions to protect the crown - changes the lives of the Queens' Ladies.
Episode 13
Sins of the Past
Thu, Feb 5, 201540 mins
As the castle prepares for the Winter's Ease Feast, King Antoine of Navarre reveals to Francis and Mary England's plan for revenge against France. Bash learns that an "undead" man has been seen in the village and his efforts to track the man down lead him to a mysterious woman in white. Meanwhile, Catherine finds out the cause of her hallucinations.
Episode 14
The End of Mourning
Thu, Feb 12, 201543 mins
As Mary and Francis investigate who was behind the poisoning of King Henry (Alan Van Sprang), they unearth secrets of the past which force Mary to confront her feelings for Conde as she attempts to move forward. Catherine finds herself in the middle of a romantic triangle when the Duke of Guise (guest star Gil Darnell) returns, which forces Narcisse (Craig Parker) to commit a hideous act out of desperation. Meanwhile, Greer (Celina Sinden) finds herself in a situation she never fathomed in order to survive.
Episode 15
Forbidden
Thu, Feb 19, 201543 mins
Mary's mother returns to advise Mary that her throne is in jeopardy. Mary makes a shocking proposition to Conde, along with a bold move to reclaim her throne. Francis moves closer to Lola after a setback with Mary, while King Antoine makes Kenna an interesting offer.
Episode 16
Tasting Revenge
Thu, Mar 12, 201543 mins
When King Antoine threatens to tell Francis of Mary and Conde's evolving relationship, Francis makes a shocking move. Bash and Kenna's marriage is beyond repair after he learns of her scheming, while Leith discovers Greer's unsavory new career path.
Episode 17
Tempting Fate
Thu, Mar 19, 201541 mins
When Catherine becomes suspicious that Mary and Conde are having an affair, Mary risks Catherine discovering just how deep her betrayal goes. Francis becomes gravely ill after he collapses and Bash's life is in jeopardy when he leaves to work as the King's Deputy. Meanwhile, things become complicated for Leith when he is forced to be Claude's personal guard after professing his love for Greer.
Episode 18
Reversal of Fortune
Thu, Apr 16, 201541 mins
Narcisse calms Catherine's panic, fearing unconscious Francis may be dying while his brothers are to young. Learning James's Stuart loyalists in Scotland are under Protestant attack, 'regent' Mary wants to send French soldiers but is blocked by Catherine and Narcisse. Fears that Francis's sickness is the magical price for his own healing by 'white witch' Delphine, Bash discovers Clarissa alive in a village and poisons her, hoping to save Francis, who soon after wakes up with Mary by his side. Despite Catherine's protests, Francis grants Mary soldiers, citing France's alliance with Scotland and as show of strength, but bitterly tells Mary that he can never trust her again. Kenna meets mercenary general Renaude, who is drawn to her until he learns that she's married. Greer's prostitution business prospers and Leith secretly performs acts of thuggery for the cardinal to obtain Greer's annulment. Louis is frustrated when Mary gives up on their plan to leave for Scotland after he gave up the English throne for her.
Episode 19
Abandoned
Thu, Apr 23, 201543 mins
Mary, with the threat of England looming, aligns herself with France and thus, the ailing Francis. Conde makes a bold move that would tie him to England. With all of the turmoil, Catherine and Narcisse work to win favor in court. Meanwhile, Kenna gets closer to General Renaude as Bash becomes increasingly distant.
Episode 20
Fugitive
Thu, Apr 30, 201543 mins
Mary goes to extremes to halt Francis from his quest to catch Conde at any cost. Catherine, jealous of Narcisse's relationship with Lola, asks him to do something unforgivable to prove himself, Kenna crosses a line with General Renaude and Greer makes a choice that might end her relationship with Leith.
Episode 21
The Siege
Thu, May 7, 201542 mins
As troops are about to descend on the castle, Mary and Francis must put aside their differences to determine the extent of Conde's betrayal. Mary also learns of a bittersweet revelation that tears her apart and makes her question everything. Meanwhile, Catherine decides to teach Narcisse a lesson to prove he can never cross her again and Bash decides to bring Delphine to the castle.
Episode 22
Burn
Thu, May 14, 201541 mins
As Francis thinks Mary is turning against France, she risks everything in order to take Conde down; Catherine meets with Queen Elizabeth and has a proposition for her; Kenna's secret will seal the fate of her relationship with Bash.