Reign
Reign is an American historical fiction television series following the early years of Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1557 France.
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- 2013-2017
- 4 seasons
- The CW
- Drama, Documentary
- TV-14
Reign is an American historical fiction television series following the early years of Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1557 France.
Season 4 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
With Friends Like These
Fri, Feb 10, 2017 41 mins
Queen Mary, unsure who to trust, tests her brother James to ensure his loyalty after hearing of his meeting with John Knox. Queen Elizabeth agrees to help Lord Darnley, in an attempt to sabotage the powerful suitor's relationship with Mary.
Episode 2
A Grain of Deception
Fri, Feb 17, 2017 42 mins
Mary discovers there is a leak within her inner circle and sets out to uncover the traitor. Queen Catherine goes to extremes to regain some of her lost power, while Queen Elizabeth attempts to use Narcisse to further her quest for supremacy.
Episode 3
Leaps of Faith
Fri, Feb 24, 2017 42 mins
Mary must choose between love and country, while Gideon attempts to show her why she should choose love. French court is in chaos as Catherine's daughter Leeza returns home, directing her animosity towards her sister Claude. Catherine struggles to cover for Charles as his behavior becomes increasingly erratic.
Episode 4
Playing with Fire
Fri, Mar 3, 2017 42 mins
When Lord Darnley surprises Mary with a visit in Scotland, Mary sees a glimmer of a union that could be more than just political. Elizabeth fights to gain allies in her favor and Catherine must work to get Claude back on track by finding her a new husband.
Episode 5
Highland Games
Fri, Mar 17, 2017 42 mins
In order to get Mary (Adelaide Kane) to agree to a marriage, Lord Darnley (Will Kemp) must demonstrate his loyalty when she voices her concerns about his true intentions. Catherine (Megan Follows) and Narcisse (Craig Parker) work to repair King Charles' (Spencer MacPherson) reputation after rumors spread about his strange behavior and threaten the throne.
Episode 6
Love & Death
Fri, Mar 24, 2017 41 mins
Mary (Adelaide Kane) must deal with the political repercussions of a potential marriage to Lord Darnley (Will Kemp) and King Charles (Spencer MacPherson) disappears, leaving Catherine (Megan Follows) to pick up the pieces. Elizabeth (Rachel Skarsten) comes to Gideon's (Ben Geurens) aid, while Claude (Rose Williams) receives an interesting proposition. Craig Parker, Dan Jeannotte, Jonathan Goad and Celina Sinden star.
Episode 7
Hanging Swords
Fri, Mar 31, 2017 42 mins
When Darnley (Will Kemp) gets a surprise visitor, his marriage to Mary (Adelaide Kane) hangs in the balance. Elizabeth (Rachel Skarsten) learns her attempt to stop Mary backfired. Meanwhile, Catherine (Megan Follows) and Narcisse (Craig Parker) find King Charles (Spencer MacPherson) and must convince him to return to the castle.
Episode 8
Uncharted Waters
Fri, Apr 7, 2017 41 mins
Preparations continue for Mary and Darnley's wedding, but Darnley's accidentally overheard disdain nearly estranges diplomatically crucial Florentine duchess Lucrezia de Medici, who demands a peerage as compensation. Lord Bothwell promises Mary to help acquire it, an opportunity to take her apart on an eventful boat trip, reveal being the "Loyal Watchman" who promised the late Marie de Guise to protect Mary and implore her not to wed unreliable Darnley. They meet seer David Rizzio, who relays Bash's 'posthumous prophecy': Mary must choose for either love, or an heir to a united Scotland and England. James follows Mary's orders to have Keira thrown out, but she is fatally injured in an accident, so Darnley blames Mary. Elizabeth meets John Hawkins, whom Spain wants executed for piracy, has him arrested but gets convinced to commission him to explore the New World for England as privateer, braving the greatest European power. Luc gains Charles's ear and manages to convince him to re-embrace Catholicism, but the king's behavior remains erratic. Catherine arrives in Scotland for the wedding, and comforts a distraught Mary.
Episode 9
Pulling Strings
Fri, Apr 14, 2017 41 mins
Bothwell kisses Mary but can't convince her to marry him because she's already pregnant with Darnley's child, who could inherit England and Scotland. Politically emasculated consort Darnley conspires with Cardinal Odomo, whom the Vatican ordered to clip the queen-regnant's wings, promising him the royal power, but the plan is frustrated thanks to James, queen Catherine and prophet David, who seduced the cardinal's gay secretary. Pirate captain Martin arrives in Scotland for the wedding and spends time with and a fortune in gems on his bastard daughter Rose. James grows close to Greer and learns that Martin is Rose's biological father. John Knox confronts Emily about her affair with James, and chases her penniless, hence vindictive. Mary and Darnley are successfully wed despite their mutual animosity. Elizabeth furiously panics when a number of Catholic border towns switch from English to Scottish in support of Mary and Darnley, Gideon comforts her in bed.
Episode 10
A Better Man
Fri, Apr 28, 2017 41 mins
Darnley's indignation over clash over Mary's plan to ally with Lord Hamilton, Darnley's family enemy, is settled when Mary tells him that she's pregnant. Greer and James kiss. Emily feeds James false information from John Knox, causing a major misunderstanding leading to Hamilton's death and James's willing exile from Scotland to protect Mary's reputation. Longing for an heir, Elizabeth seeks a dynastic husband and shows most interest among the lined-up candidates in Archduke Ferdinand of (very Catholic) Austria. Gideon obliges with mixed feelings Elizabeth's request to try to get her pregnant, at least testing her fertility before a potential marriage. Catherine successfully pressures Narcisse into starting the affair bored Protestant Nicole demands, so to better control her and Charles. Charles finally accepts responsibility of being king, just when his warrior younger brother and potential rival for the 'quais-vacant' throne Henry de Valois reappears at court..
Episode 11
Dead of Night
Fri, May 5, 2017 42 mins
Mary and Darnley are at odds as they put their plan to seize England into action. Elizabeth is conflicted about her feelings for Gideon as she attempts to find a Catholic to marry. Catherine's son Henri (guest star Nick Slater) attempts to claim the throne from Charles with the support of Spain and Narcisse.
Episode 12
The Shakedown
Fri, May 12, 2017 42 mins
After a tragic earthquake hits Scotland, Mary must face John Knox (Jonathan Goad) amidst claims that she isn't coming to the aid of her people. Elizabeth takes drastic measures after she is discovered with Gideon, while Charles makes a decision that backfires.
Episode 13
Coup de Grace
Fri, May 19, 2017 41 mins
Darnley teams up with John Knox to strip Mary of her throne, which will leave a close friend of Mary's dead. Elizabeth must banish Gideon from court at the request of her future husband, while Charles takes a bold stance against his brother Henri (guest star Nick Slater).
Episode 14
A Bride. A Box. A Body.
Fri, Jun 2, 2017 42 mins
Mary launches a counterattack on the conspirators. Elizabeth suffers a setback that turns her world upside down.
Episode 15
Blood in the Water
Fri, Jun 9, 2017 41 mins
Mary has a difficult childbirth that leaves both her and her child's life in danger. Elizabeth learns that the death of someone close to her was caused by someone in her inner circle.
Episode 16
All It Cost Her...
Fri, Jun 16, 2017 42 mins
Mary makes a decision that will change the course of history, forever shaping the fate of her nation, her crown, and her newborn son. Mary's perilous move for her survival causes the stunning realization that perhaps she is not the only one who may not survive. Meanwhile, Elizabeth steadies herself for war and will become the instigator in Mary's demise while later realizing she and Mary might be more similar than either thought.
