Country of origin United States Original network The CW | No. of episodes 18 | |
Starring Adelaide Kane
Megan Follows
Torrance Coombs
Toby Regbo
Celina Sinden
Anna Popplewell
Jonathan Keltz
Craig Parker
Rose Williams
Rachel Skarsten
Charlie Carrick
Ben Geurens Original release October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09) – June 20, 2016 (2016-06-20) | ||
The third season of Reign, an American historical fantasy, consisted of 18 episodes which aired between October 9, 2015 and June 20, 2016. The series, created by Stephanie SenGupta and Laurie McCarthy, aired on The CW.
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On January 11, 2015, The CW renewed the series for a third season. At The CW's 2015-16 Upfront, it was announced that the series would be moving to a different night—now airing on Fridays at 8/7c, instead of Thursdays at 9/8c. Season 3 premiered on October 9. The latter half of the season, from episode 11 onward, returned on April 25 in a new Monday timeslot before Jane the Virgin.
Season overview
The season follows Francis' declining health and death partway through the season, leaving Mary a widow and struggling to find new footing since she's no longer bound to France as its queen. Francis' brother Charles is crowned the new underaged king, with Catherine as regent. The third season also introduces the court of Queen Elizabeth of England, who plots against Mary, fends off marital prospects, and deals with her secret love affair with Robert Dudley.