Confronting Rome in this way takes courage, and gives them hope that Francis is a tolerant man. Francis agrees to it at first, but the next day, when he shares a moment with his son, he decides against it. She managed to get a mistrial twice after trace evidence was lost while conducting the tests for poison each time. Francis makes his way down to the courtyard. Catherine promises to support him in whatever he decides. Prince of France Frances asked if she was cold, and she told him she wished she could go back in time, to when they were first married in Paris. It's unclear whether Mary and Francis ever even consummated their short marriage, but they did not have any children. King Philip (Brother-in-law), Natalia (Ex-mistress) Queen Catherine: Oh, you just pray that's exactly what happens to him. In order to finally get this regicide inquest tied up and Catherines fate handed over to the Parlement de Paris, Narcisse plays his trump card: Claude. However, they are informed that the Queen of France is to be beheaded within the week and Francis is eager to return back to French Court to save her. Francis and Sebastian He knows the offense cannot be erased, but he will make every one of them pay with their lives. They almost share their first kiss but Francis ends up walking away. No one knows of Francis' whereabouts, only that he left French court after being stripped of his heritage. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Catherine explains that they need to have a sumptuous coronation in order to appear strong and stable before the people from visiting nations. Those babies were so incredulous they almost went vertical. He soon broke into a fight, only to be separated by Mary herself. Death Toll [3][4] I get it. The cardinal has come to discuss rents and tenancies with King Henry, money that the French depend on. He claims that he needs to prove to the nobles that he is a capable and legimimate ruler, which he can't do if his wife is doing it for him. November 16 2015, 7:15 AM PST. Thats when Narcisse reveals just how low hes willing to go in order to keep his power. When the footman refuses to talk, Francis calls in the torturer. In heaven with Francis (Toby Regbo), Mary . As King Henry is trying on a suit for his daughter Elisabeth's wedding, Queen Catherine protests against Mary's return to court. Catherine outs Narcisse as the real rat culprit in front of Mary, but Narcisse continues to deny it. But he doesn't kill him, because Narcisse warns him that he has changed his will, leaving everything to the Protestants if he died. Narcisse promises to reverse the decision of the inquest and the Cardinal apologizes on behalf of the Vatican. Here's what really happened. When in private, Mary divulges what she did to Francis and then Catherine storms in, wise to Mary poisoning her with Nostradamus' help. Perhaps thats why hes being even more ruthless and desperate than usual. says the actress. From the Duke of Alba, Mary learns that Don Carlos' advisors have all known of the prince's proclivities for quite some time and have been traveling along behind him to keep rumors under wraps and away from the king. Mary wants to lead separate lives. However, Mary notes just how much of her life at court has been geared toward bending for France and addressing French problems, so she still wants to go to her country, with or without Francis' support. Francis and Mary walk arm-in-arm down the line of castle members towards the King and Queen of France for a proper introduction. However, after some convincing, Francis agrees to use Renaude and his men. He offers to stay with her, to watch over her as she sleeps from a divan near her bed. He tells her he wants a happier life with her and moves closer to her, but she flinches, reiterating that she cannot bear a man's touch. After all, the Medicis were infamous poisoners, and with Francis gone, Catherine stood to become the Queen of France. However, the visit to Mary's chamber must be witnessed so that if Mary finds herself with child, there is no doubt about whose the child is. Lola refuses to accept the fact that Narcisse could be behind the rat in her bath and the note in its mouth. Princess Claude (Sister) Queen Catherine: Don Carlos is going to survive. Francis voices his suspicions on James' footman to Mary. They still don't have any levarage, but they do have a trick up their sleeve. Francis and Mary intercept Catherine's message and stop her plot. Queen Mary: Those particular Scots may serve France, but they obey me, their queen. Francis claims to have kept it from Mary to protect her, but she doubts it. Soon after, Francis sees Mary and Bash talking and is annoyed. Regboners, or so Im led to believe Regbo calls his fans, have you come to terms with Francis death? On his way, he encounters the tree from Nostradamus' prediction, and not long after, he finds Mary after hearing her scream. He finds her after she has given birth. People are advancing on them. Is Mary pregnant in Reign Season 2? Reign Episode 408 "Uncharted Waters Trailer" (screen grab) CR: The CW, Reign season 3 finale recap: Spiders in a Jar. Bash meets Catherine on the road where she learns that Francis' embalming was done hastily. In the office, Sebastian apprises King Francis and Queen Mary of a group of Protestant besieging a monastery and holding the boys in it hostage as retaliation for sending troops into Scotland and thus supporting a Catholic queen. They bond over the burden of being a royal and talk about how they're going to rule France and Scotland one day. There are border skirmishes happening in Scotland over barley crops and hostages have been taken. Catherine is worried for her. Queen Catherine: The heir to the Spanish throne, he's like a nice potted plant. Your father and brothers are being taken hostages. As Mary and Catherine deal with the aftermath of Prince Don Carlos' accident, Mary realizes that she will have to marry for the good of her country and not follow her heart. Francis admits that he will only marry her if it is right for France, regardless of his feelings for her. Catherine then suggests General Renaude, but Mary points out that Renaude is loyal to Narcisse, whom Francis doesn't trust. However, Bash returns from the village to the castle to tell them that the trail has gone cold, as they have no proof against Narcisse. He is scared of what is going to happen and didn't want to be at French Court when Mary and Sebastian were married. As it turns out, framing Catherine for murder is the one horrible thing Narcisse hasnt done; the whole scheme was put into motion by Cardinal Morel, who was acting under the orders of a very nefarious looking dude. Francis claims that he is doing it for her safety, but Mary calls him a liar and accuses him of doing this for his sake rather than the sake of her and her country. As they're starting to go further, Mary briefly pauses and points out that the sound of Francis' breath makes her nervous. As Francis was kissing Mary he noticed her looking at someone. After he loses the first time, he tries again, this time the wager has been raised to 16 times the original debt and the housemaster draws a Queen. Mary points to Charles, saying he's not listening to Madeleine, but Francis insists Madeleine isn't speaking loud enough. However, later, Bash and Francis spot James' footman paying one of the higher-end castle prostitutes and bring him down to the dungeon, where they question him about how he could offer it, why he was using English coin to pay, and where he was headed after he paid the prostitute. Catherine returns to court with Bash at her side, bringing with them Francis' body to prove that his liver is still intact. Lola tells Francis that she knows about what happened to Mary. That night, Francis and Cond sit by the fire and the latter offers to send Lola and the baby away on a boat to Amsterdam. House of Valois From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. She had not named her successor but many believe the rightful heir to the English throne should be Queen Mary Stuart. Bash is concerned over Nostradamus' looming execution. He brings Caroline in the tent, Henry again takes possession of the woman. One of Don Carlos' advisors suspects that someone within French court has corrupted Don Carlos. He is almost overcome by the assassins but manages to rally his strength and fight back, killing another. But Francis has a plan to secure Mary's future and France's, in that Mary will marry Prince Charles. Mary receives information from her new counsel from Scotland, Lord Cunningham. Kenna has been giving me food other than soup. He opens his window and they talk and laugh about how disastrous last night was. Once Francis promises to pay him handsomely and allow him to leave with his life if he gives up the information, the footman reveals that he was paid by a group of people who wanted to assassinate Mary on her voyage to Scotland. Contents 1 Must See Episodes 2 Personality 3 Biography 3.1 Early Life 3.2 Season 1 3.3 Season 2 3.4 Season 3 With Adelaide Kane, Megan Follows, Celina Sinden, Torrance Coombs. King Charles (Brother) He loved easily and passionately, but he always put France above his wife, which caused a distance between them that wasn't easily remedied. Francis burns the letter. In the throne room, Queen Catherine and King Henry are discussing the arrangements of their second son, Prince Charles's future wife, who is Lady Madeleine, a young French noblewoman his own age whose family is very wealthy and are loyal to the Valois. Mary aims to reinstate her half-brother, James as regent, as he is both religiously tolerant and loyal to her. Mary quickly shoos her friend out of the castle, but I think Greer wouldve been just fine I mean, the girl can convince relatively smart people that her (secret) pregnancy glow is actually just from wearing a new dress. Francis and Mary Unfortunately for Mary, Francis forbids her union with Cond. Mary is hurt by both his words and his apparent dislike for her and walks away. Narcisse wants to send in a military unit but Mary wants to explore diplomatic options. Mary disguises Catherine as young boy and takes her out of the castle so she can avoid the trial until Mary can clear her name. But with her mother gone, Scotland is left without a leader. Armies she'd been gathering for years. 5 hours ago, by Alexis Jones Mary is at peace with her mother's death because that means Francis gets to live. Narcisse informs Catherine that the evidence is stacking up against her; its pretty damning that right before his death, Francis had his mother imprisoned. Its a win-win-win. His throat had been slit and he was hung by his feet, blood dripping down his face. Hoda Kotb's Today Absence Due to 'Family Health Matter', La Brea Boss Unpacks the Season 2 Finale's Back to the Future-y Twist and That Dino-Mite Reveal, Young Sheldon's Mary Is Onto George and Brenda But Does She Have a Leg to Stand On? But is he want to prevent them from suffering the same fate as his nephew, they need his help, Francis has sent a letter to Rome, asking the Pope to recall his Inquisitors. When Lola lays eyes on the baby of the Von Amsbergs, she points out how ugly it is and how it takes after its equally hideous parents. I beg of you to appeal to Queen Mary for help on their behalf. Mary, desperate for some fun to cheer up her bored ladies, convinces her friends to remove their shoes and dance. He succumbs to his injuries while a crying Mary buries her head into his chest and holds into him. She doesn't want to go through with it because she loves Francis, but she ultimately agrees to it, knowing it's the best thing for both of their countries. The next morning, they wake up clothed, but in each other's arms. Support from The Vatican made him think he could get it, However, Queen Catherine cautioned Princess Elizabeth would have support too. Narcisse kills the scribe who can tie him to the rat and note hoping it will be the last crime necessary to cover his tracks. Queen Catherine: We were here. Later the Duke met with Francis, and he began the negotiation of sorts. Francis reveals to Catherine that he's dying and she tries to convince him that she loves him, but Francis is distrustful of her intentions. Francis tells Mary that the English envoy has been questioned to find any connection between the English and the servant girl. Francis checks on Mary after everything that went down with Greer. The most popular CW series have become known for their science fiction and fantasy stories, particularly the Arrowverse and staple series Supernatural.The network has dabbled in the genre of historical fiction in the past with dramas like Reign.Inspired by the life of Mary, Queen Of Scots, the series combined real moments in history with soap-opera-like fiction to create a compelling tale. Francis points out that France is starving and asks for a specific shipment date, but yet again, he is only told "soon". In the dark, he orders Francis to cut the rope and help the now dead Colin down. The Duke of Guise arrived and was greeted by Francis and his niece Queen Mary. They decide to air out their differences in a duel. Bash is worried that they will freeze outside, but Francis doesn't care. And when you're wed and you leave this home, you'll break my heart. Queen Catherine: That is not a strategy. Catherine thinks he should follow Mary's lead and do what she asks. Francis was the first in a series of four French princes, children of Henri and Catherine de Medici, all of whom died young. Mary goes forward to introduce herself to the young girl and explain who she is. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Francis interjects, Voland's letter in hand. Laying claim to England could cost Mary Stuart her head, as it did Lady Jane Grey. Francis assures her she will not. House of Medici He believes she has been avoiding him. Less than a year after his coronation, he fainted and fell very ill. His father got him betrothed to Mary, Queen of Scots, when he was 4 years old. Queen Leeza (Sister) Francis tells Mary that Colin is indeed dead, and she now has no proof against the English, even if they were responsible for Colin attacking Mary. Francis orders Mary and Charles back to the carriage as he believes this is an attack on Mary. When Francis starts to cradle the baby, it stops crying, much to Lola's relief. Mary storms in and orders procedure to stop. After speaking with Lola about her decision to go to England to save her family, Mary agrees to marry Don Carlos and King Phillip accepts their engagement. Duke of Guise and his men appeared after Francis had sent three men to find him to inform him that the path to Calais was clear. Francis would be so proud! 1 day ago, by Chanel Vargas If Catherine is cool with poisoning one of her children, shes certainly capable of doing it again. Leith goes to Francis. Francis is revealed to be in Paris when he walks into a brothel. He believes the power should be shifted from the nobles to the King, back to where it belongs. Mary comes to Francis as he's dividing Narcisse's lands. He wants Greer brought to him believing her ladies to be the sources of corruption. Mary tells him to slow his roll. While Elizabeth and her guards are awaiting Mary's ship on shore, they leave the castle unguarded, allowing Martin and his men to kidnap Catherine and bring her before Mary and Francis. Luckily for Francis, he draws a King and wins. Sounds like itll be a super fun time for Catherine and Bash. Regardless, with Lolas testimony, Narcisse will only need a little more evidence to get Catherine tried by the high court in Paris. 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