Reign

54
Metascore
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.

54
Metascore
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.

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Thu, Oct 17, 2013

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Wed, Oct 16, 2013

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