Reign 2013
“Love is the most dangerous subject.”
What is Reign?
Reign is an historical romantic drama television series created by Laurie McCarthy and Stephanie SenGupta for The CW. The series is set in the late 16th century and revolves around the life of Mary, Queen of Scots.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 78
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 17, 2013
- Last aired
- Jun 16, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- The CW
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 78 episodes and an average 42-minute runtime.
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Overview
Reign is an historical romantic drama television series created by Laurie McCarthy and Stephanie SenGupta for The CW. The series is set in the late 16th century and revolves around the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. It stars Adelaide Kane as Queen Mary Stuart, alongside other actors. The show tells the story of Mary's rise to power in the French court, where she faces political and sexual intrigue. The series explores the treacherous world of the French court, where royal authority and sovereignty are central themes. Reign is available to stream online on various platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. The show has been made available for viewing in different formats, including 4K and free options. The story begins with Mary Stuart arriving in France to secure Scotland's strategic alliance through her arranged marriage.
Should you watch it?
“Mary, Queen of Scots, navigates political and sexual intrigue within the treacherous French court.”
- engaging political intrigue
- dynamic court setting
- fictionalized history
- high-stakes melodrama
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas focused on court politics and power struggles.
The series contains mature themes involving political maneuvering and romantic relationships.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Oct 17, 2013
- E2 Snakes in the Garden Oct 24, 2013
- E3 Kissed Oct 31, 2013
- E4 Hearts and Minds Nov 7, 2013
- E5 A Chill in the Air Nov 14, 2013
- E6 Chosen Nov 21, 2013
- E7 Left Behind Dec 5, 2013
- E8 Fated Dec 12, 2013
- E9 For King and Country Jan 23, 2014
- E10 Sacrifice Jan 30, 2014
- E11 Inquisition Feb 6, 2014
- E12 Royal Blood Feb 27, 2014
- E13 The Consummation Mar 6, 2014
- E14 Dirty Laundry Mar 13, 2014
- E15 The Darkness Mar 20, 2014
- E16 Monsters Mar 27, 2014
- E17 Liege Lord Apr 10, 2014
- E18 No Exit Apr 17, 2014
- E19 Toy Soldiers Apr 24, 2014
- E20 Higher Ground May 1, 2014
- E21 Long Live the King May 8, 2014
- E22 Slaughter of Innocence May 15, 2014
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Plague Oct 2, 2014
- E2 Drawn and Quartered Oct 9, 2014
- E3 Coronation Oct 16, 2014
- E4 The Lamb and the Slaughter Oct 23, 2014
- E5 Blood for Blood Oct 30, 2014
- E6 Three Queens Nov 6, 2014
- E7 The Prince of the Blood Nov 13, 2014
- E8 Terror of the Faithful Nov 20, 2014
- E9 Acts of War Dec 4, 2014
- E10 Mercy Dec 11, 2014
- E11 Getaway Jan 22, 2015
- E12 Banished Jan 29, 2015
- E13 Sins of the Past Feb 5, 2015
- E14 The End of Mourning Feb 12, 2015
- E15 Forbidden Feb 19, 2015
- E16 Tasting Revenge Mar 12, 2015
- E17 Tempting Fate Mar 19, 2015
- E18 Reversal of Fortune Apr 16, 2015
- E19 Abandoned Apr 23, 2015
- E20 Fugitive Apr 30, 2015
- E21 The Siege May 7, 2015
- E22 Burn May 14, 2015
Season 3 · 18 episodes
- E1 Three Queens, Two Tigers Oct 9, 2015
- E2 Betrothed Oct 16, 2015
- E3 Extreme Measures Oct 23, 2015
- E4 The Price Nov 6, 2015
- E5 In A Clearing Nov 13, 2015
- E6 Fight or Flight Nov 20, 2015
- E7 The Hound and the Hare Dec 4, 2015
- E8 Our Undoing Jan 8, 2016
- E9 Wedlock Jan 15, 2016
- E10 Bruises That Lie Jan 22, 2016
- E11 Succession Apr 25, 2016
- E12 No Way Out May 2, 2016
- E13 Strange Bedfellows May 9, 2016
- E14 To the Death May 16, 2016
- E15 Safe Passage May 23, 2016
- E16 Clans Jun 6, 2016
- E17 Intruders Jun 13, 2016
- E18 Spiders in a Jar Jun 20, 2016
Season 4 · 16 episodes
- E1 With Friends Like These Feb 10, 2017
- E2 A Grain of Deception Feb 17, 2017
- E3 Leaps of Faith Feb 24, 2017
- E4 Playing with Fire Mar 3, 2017
- E5 Highland Games Mar 17, 2017
- E6 Love & Death Mar 24, 2017
- E7 Hanging Swords Mar 31, 2017
- E8 Uncharted Waters Apr 7, 2017
- E9 Pulling Strings Apr 14, 2017
- E10 A Better Man Apr 28, 2017
- E11 Dead of Night May 5, 2017
- E12 The Shakedown May 12, 2017
- E13 Coup de Grace May 19, 2017
- E14 A Bride. A Box. A Body. Jun 2, 2017
- E15 Blood in the Water Jun 9, 2017
- E16 All It Cost Her Jun 16, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows Mary, Queen of Scots, as she navigates the complex and dangerous environment of the French court.
What genre is this series?
It is a historical drama centered on political and sexual intrigue.
Where does the story take place?
The events of the series occur within the French court.
Is the show based on history?
The series depicts the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, though it involves dramatized political and sexual intrigue.
What is the main conflict?
Mary faces constant challenges and treachery while attempting to survive the political landscape of the French court.