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Season 3 – Reign

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Queen of Scotland Mary Stuart travels to France with four ladies-in-waiting to secure her politically strategic engagement to the king's son, Prince Francis. Mary and Francis share a mutual attraction, even though he has reservations about the wisdom of an alliance with Scotland. Complicating issues is Bash, Francis' illegitimate half-brother whom Mary finds herself drawn to in spite of herself. The French Court is also full of less romantic challenges for Mary, who finds her engagement -- and life -- threatened until she finds an ally in a mysterious shrouded guide. With all that she faces, Mary rallies, readying herself to rule and trying to find a balance between the demands of her country and those of her heart.
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Maggie Fremont Entertainment Weekly 02/26/2019
This last batch of episodes have been the season's best, with Mary using her grief over Francis to propel her forward in her mission to bring peace and prosperity to Scotland. Go to Full Review
Genevieve Valentine AV Club 10/12/2015
B
If nothing else, Reign is determined to make its third season more thrilling than its second. Go to Full Review
Jay Ruymann Tell-Tale TV 02/28/2019
5/5
Reign Season 3 Episode 18, Spiders in a Jar, may be the most thrilling and well-written 40 minutes the show has ever done. But I'll never forgive them for that character death. Go to Full Review
Kellie Sheridan The Young Folks 02/26/2019
While calling it historical fiction is probably a bit of a stretch, okay a huge stretch, it never talks down to its audience, is never boring, and has fantastically dynamic characters across both genders. Go to Full Review
Caroline Preece TV Equals 10/12/2015
The stakes are somehow even higher on a show that churns out season finale-quality episodes on a weekly basis. Go to Full Review
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steve d 08/01/2020 A surprisingly sympathetic (and rightfully so) take on Elizabeth brings new life to the series. See more Cait G 12/03/2019 A real transition season, but Reign keeps being deliciously Reign. We all knew we couldn't have Francis forever, right? Three seasons is actually insanely long considering they were married in real life for less time and it makes all that time they spent on Conde even more ridiculous. But ridiculous is kind of the theme. Francis is saved from the mysterious illness through Pagan magic, but is brought down by assassins meant for Mary. The show's smartest arc was turning Catherine from mustache-twirling, poison-dispensing antagonist into mustache-twirling, poison-dispensing ally; Adelaide Kane and Megan Follows played Mary and Catherine so well that putting them together almost automatically gave the story stakes. The whole point of the show is truly the difficulties of being a woman with power - power that is so precarious. Every move is a possible path to ruin. See more 07/02/2019 Did no one else notice that the actors don't even try to pretend that the decaying body right in front of them would STINK?!?! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I love historical fiction and have pressed on through all the "teen" angst and lust, the enormous historical inaccuracies in the name of - granted - entertaining fun and aesthetically appealing artistic liberties, and even given plenty suspension of disbelief to the awkward background/non-speaking acting and "the darkness" plots, but episode 8 in season 3, "Our Undoing," really GOOFED and demanded a review when apparently no one on set, especially the director, insisted the obvious be portrayed. "Hey, this body would probably stink." 🤔 Maybe people were more immune or tolerant of foul odors like decay, but at least Megan Follows covered her nose at possible moments in episode 11 of season 3, "Succession," when bodies were discovered under the castle. Craig Parker did do as well and plays his role perfectly. Torrance Coombs does well managing the plot lines given him. There could be much more "educational" information tied into scenes such as how the clothing is worn, manners and dances befitting social classes, and the names and types of weapons and devices used in that period. It is sad that poor Elizabeth has such tiny accommodations compared to French court! Rachel Skarsten does well. I wonder if they'll address her bout with smallpox. Megan Follows, however, is my favorite actor and character in this series; the lady can act! #meganfollows P.S. Brides wearing white wasn't in fashion until the Victorian Age. See more 04/10/2019 Amazing show! Gorgeous wardrobe and scenery! Each season has it's new plots and new problems. See more 01/16/2018 I loved this season and I cannot wait to finish season four! See more 12/29/2016 I found Reign on Netflix and I love the series. The cast is full of talent, wonderful acting, and a great script. I was hooked from the first episode and have watched all three seasons in less than a month. I am eagerly awaiting the fourth season. I am disappointed to learn that this will be the final season. I hope Netflix or some other broadcast will pick up Reign and continue the series. The acting is excellent. Good luck to all the cast. Happy new year! See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 9, 2015 Three Queens, Two Tigers Queen Mary struggles to retain her power as Queen Elizabeth tries to sabotage her -- with help from her new ally, Queen Catherine. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 16, 2015 Betrothed When Catherine returns to France, she is imprisoned; Mary makes tough decisions about securing Scotland's future; Lola feels conflicted. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 23, 2015 Extreme Measures When King Antoine makes an unexpected return, Mary and Francis turn to an unlikely ally to help hide Francis' condition and secure his family's future. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 6, 2015 The Price When Mary receives word from her mother of the dire situation in Scotland, she turns to Francis for help; Catherine fights to become the regent to Charles; Elizabeth faces pressure to wed. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 13, 2015 In a Clearing Mary considers staying in France permanently, giving up her claim to the English throne; Nostradamus returns and has a vision about Francis' fate. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 20, 2015 Fight or Flight Mary must help Catherine, even if it puts the alliance with Scotland at risk; Elizabeth struggles at the thought of losing Dudley. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 4, 2015 The Hound and the Hare When Mary discovers a dark secret of the visiting Prince of Spain, she asks Catherine for advice in handling it; the new ambassador from English court raises suspicions; Bash's pursuit of the killer comes to a head. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 8, 2016 Our Undoing Mary realizes she cannot follow her heart and must marry for the good of her country; when Catherine is faced with an accusation, Mary suspects that she is being framed. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 15, 2016 Wedlock Mary relies on Gideon to uncover the truth about Prince Don Carlos; Elizabeth makes a stunning discovery; Narcisse forces Claude to get married to someone of his choosing. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 22, 2016 Bruises That Lie As she works to form political alliances, Mary tries to resist falling for Gideon; Catherine and Narcisse continue to battle for power over the Regency; Claude endures the fight of her life on her wedding night. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 25, 2016 Succession As Charles' coronation looms, Mary looks to align with a strong suitor; Mary discovers the identity of the person who poisoned Elizabeth; Catherine becomes a new kind of victim for the castle's killer. Details Episode 12 Aired May 2, 2016 No Way Out Mary may have to sacrifice her cousin to save her own life; Catherine is haunted by her past; Elizabeth and Lola become an unlikely team. Details Episode 13 Aired May 9, 2016 Strange Bedfellows In her attempt to protect Elizabeth, Mary unwittingly puts Gideon's life in jeopardy; Bash is determined to find the men who are threatening Catherine. Details Episode 14 Aired May 16, 2016 To the Death Mary realizes she must return to Scotland and raise an army to save her throne; Lola gets caught while trying to help Elizabeth find information about her mother. Details Episode 15 Aired May 23, 2016 Safe Passage Mary is presented with an opportunity for safe passage to Scotland if she acts quickly; Catherine is framed for murder. Details Episode 16 Aired Jun 6, 2016 Clans On her return to Scotland, Mary is stunned by the treacherous world it has become; Elizabeth jeopardizes her standing with an intolerable new suitor; Charles plans to take away Catherine's power. Details Episode 17 Aired Jun 13, 2016 Intruders When Mary is presumed dead, Elizabeth asks for Lola's help in taking the Scottish crown for herself; James must defend Mary's throne from John Knox; Mary faces Francis's killer. Details Episode 18 Aired Jun 20, 2016 Spiders in a Jar Mary fights to defend her reign in Scotland against Elizabeth; an accusation against Lola results in tragic consequences; in France, Catherine discovers that Charles has changed after paying a price for his mother's thirst for power. Details
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Season Info

Director
Fred Gerber, Holly Dale, Charles Binamé, Deborah Chow, Lee Rose, Norma Bailey, Megan Follows
Executive Producer
Laurie McCarthy, Frank Siracusa
Screenwriter
Drew Lindo, April Blair, Gretchen J. Berg, Laurie McCarthy, Lisa Randolph, Shannon Goss, Lily Sparks, Bo Yeon Kim, Aaron Harberts, Wendy Riss, Robert Doty
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (S|V)
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 9, 2015