Country of origin United States Original network The CW | No. of episodes 22 | |
Starring Adelaide Kane
Megan Follows
Torrance Coombs
Toby Regbo
Alan van Sprang
Celina Sinden
Anna Popplewell
Caitlin Stasey
Jenessa Grant Original release October 17, 2013 (2013-10-17) – May 15, 2014 (2014-05-15) | ||
The first season of Reign, an American historical fantasy romance television series, consists of 22 episodes that aired on The CW between October 17, 2013, and May 15, 2014. The series follows the early exploits of Mary, Queen of Scots, and was created by Stephanie SenGupta and Laurie McCarthy.
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Season Overview
The season opens in 1557, with Mary living in the French court and awaiting her marriage to Prince Francis, to whom she has been engaged since they were six. Mary has to contend with changing politics and power plays, as well as her burgeoning feelings for Francis and the romantic attentions of Francis's bastard half-brother, Bash. Francis's mother, Catherine de' Medici, secretly tries to prevent the marriage following Nostradamus's confidential prediction that the marriage will lead to Francis's death. The series also follows the affairs of Mary's Scottish handmaidens Kenna, Aylee, Lola, and Greer, who are searching for husbands of their own at court.