Blood for Blood | |
Season 2, Episode 5 | |
Air date | October 30, 2014 |
Written by | P.K. Simonds Nancy Won |
Directed by | Norma Bailey |
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- "I've spent my life grasping for security, safety. But you offer something more interesting, something more challenging. You stand by your convictions and principles. You strive to make the world what it should be."
- —Greer Castleroy
Synopsis[]
Church VS. State
Tensions between Protestants and Catholics escalates when bloodshed at a Protestant service causes an already concerned Mary and Francis to intervene on the eve of Greer's wedding. Bash and Leith lead a search for the guilty that revels a surprising secret about Castleroy (Michael Therriault) that could destroy his union with Greer. Meanwhile, Francis receives an unwelcome gift from his dead father. Kenna discovers a sex journal, with clues leading to the best lover at court, who might be a match for Lola.
Plot[]
Lord Castleroy is at a Protestant church service being held in a barn. A group of Catholics burst in and interrupt the service, picking on a high-born squire and setting the barn on fire. Francis and Mary are getting ready in their chamber. Mary knows Francis visited his son and lied about it. While he was trying to be considerate so soon after Mary lost their child, she views it as him giving up hope that she will get pregnant again. Francis promises that he has not given up. Sebastian and Leith show up with news of the barn burning. Francis will not stand for such violence. The ladies are focused on Greer's upcoming wedding as the ballroom is in full preparation. It's a welcome distraction to Mary's sorrow at the loss of her child. While searching the woods with guards, Leith spies Castleroy and one of the victims walking from the direction of the barn. He advises them to rush off and covers for them in front of the guards. Kenna stumbles upon two women diddling out in the open. As they reveal, it was prompted by an unnamed journal with smut in it. She confiscates it with a wicked smile upon her face. Francis finds a bloody piece of lance on his pillow and flashes back to his father's death. When he steps outside of his chamber, Caroline is there. Mary tells him that he is requested in the throne room, but he rushes off to see Caroline. He alludes to her placing the relic on his bed, but cries, claiming that she has been waking up in places without memories. Francis sends her to the infirmary. The Protestants who were in the barn bring the dead boy to the Throne Room. The minister speaks for them and Mary tells the others they are guests and protected. While Francis assures Conde they will not punish men for what they believe in their hearts, Conde is unsure. Francis is in no rush to import the struggle happening in England and Scotland to France, but Conde points out it is already here. Conde's brother has converted, and his sister as well. Conde has made no secret of his unhappiness with the corrupt ways of Rome. He believes he has been targeted. Lola finds Kenna reading her sex journal. The journal goes back two years. One has her stumped and intrigued. He's tall, an avid hunter and has a butterfly mark on his forearm. They agree to try to find the mystery man. Narcisse shows up with his own wounded man, Mark. His claim is that Emil threw a rock at Mark. He brings on the drama with talk about the Catholic lords, even bowing. Catherine happens upon Kenna and Lola. She's already read the journal and has an idea of who the lover might be. She wishes Lola luck. Lord Eris likes his ladies with more spark. Mary shares the news with Conde that Francis refused to bow to the wishes of Narcisse. Bash has been dispatched to discover what really happened. Conde thinks Narcisse found this boy only to suit his purposes. It's convenient that he cannot speak. Conde reveals the brand of the three dark riders. He met them the other night and they were very unpleasant. Conde doesn't know what their plan is, but he does know rage and mistrust is growing across France. He thinks they want France to explode. Shoot to the Protestants tossing rocks into a shopkeepers window, "Catholic scum!" Catherine warns Francis to be careful treating everyone equally. The Catholics will be angry he is taking up with Protestants and the Protestants will forget his just treatment when they want his rule. Conde grills the Catholics to tell the truth. One fellow is afraid, and on the risk of telling the truth about Mark and where they really found him. He was a simpleton who was kicked by a horse the week prior. The leader admits it all and says Conde's nephew deserved to be beaten death for being a godless Protestant. It's sweltering outside. Kenna jumps into a fountain, Greer joins her and gets drenched. She worries her mother will find her and walks off. She runs into Leith and he has news about Castleroy. He's surprised the man hasn't already talked to his betrothed, but wants her to talk to him before they marry. Caroline growls at Kenna as she walks by and then walks up to the throne and sits down. Kenna finds Lord Eris and pushes Lola to go chat with him to see if there's more to him than is in the journal. Francis talks to King Henry through Caroline. Henry says there is no peace for him while his killer walks free. Francis suggests he recall all of the innocents he killed for absolutely no reason, and that he wanted him dead because Henry wanted Mary for himself. Narcisse walks in. He wishes he hadn't seen or witnessed that moment, but he did. Narcisse and Francis talk about what he has witnessed. After some back and forth, Narcisse puts it forth -- Francis has only two options, to trust him or kill him. Francis decides on the former and agrees he will never be like his father unless he's given a reason to be. Greer and Castleroy talk. He's been going to services to try to find a way to understand why his wife was taken to him. Apparently being a Protestant provided that because if Greer asks him to give up "what he believes" then he cannot marry her. He promises to still take care of her sisters and provide dowries if she walks away. He also promises to be her full parther in everything. They won't always agree, but he will always listen to her, as she has listened to him. Mary talks with Francis about being fair to all of those involved. While they are chatting, a guard comes up. Narcisse has released the nanny. Francis now knows that she was always in his service, playacting, coaxing some sort of admission from Francis. He also has Montgomery, the man accused of killing Henry who is ready to tell the world the truth should anything happen to him. Narcisse is smugly eating and chomping on food while he taunts Francis. He only needs to weaken Francis and stop his allies. He needs no proof about the murder to ruin him. Narcisse wants Francis to release the men who killed Conde's nephew. Francis already shared his plans, but Narcisse doesn't care. He suggests he tell Mary he changed his mind or both of their heads will be on pikes. Mary and Francis argue terribly about his decision. He's making decisions without her. Castleroy waits for Greer at their wedding. The longer it takes, the more people think it won't happen, including Leith who smiles. Instead Greer shows up, looking lovely. Lola chats with Lord Eris about sailing. He asks her on a date when Narcisse interrupts with congratulations about the christening of the King's son and the Lord scutters off. Narcisse propositions Lola. He's not afraid of dating the mother of the King's child. She turns him down, but it's an open invitation. She then spots his birthmark. A butterfly. Greer found a man who surprised her and challenges her after all. They promise to protect each other as they dance. Mary begs Francis to be honest with her, but he won't share with her. He is keeping things from her to protect her, he says. She defaults to his worry that she cannot bear a child. In his panic, he says yes, that is his worry. He will not have heirs. - TV FANATIC |
Quotes[]
Louis of Condé: If you release them, you will be smiling on murder.
Queen Catherine: You may go, Marie. And please, your hair.
Queen Catherine: Henry died. I live.
Lady Kenna: Talk to him, see if there's more to him than...
Lady Lola: Everything we already know.
Lord Narcisse: Perhaps you are not your father after all.
King Francis: As long as I'm never given a reason to be.
Lord Narcisse: If the people learn that you killed your father, they will never believe your queen didn't know it. Your heads will be on two pikes side by side. I know you're both very romantic, but I doubt this is the future together you had in mind.
King Francis: Mary, I can't always be your husband first. Sometimes I have to be king.
Queen Catherine: Honestly, is Greer dragging out the suspense to make a grander entrance? Will she be arriving on flying swans?
Greer Castleroy: I've spent my life grasping for security, safety. But you offer something more interesting, something more challenging. You stand by your convictions and principles. You strive to make the world what it should be.
Queen Mary: Do you worry that I can't bear you a child?
King Francis: Yes! I worry because, as a king and a man, I want heirs.
King Francis: Mary, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have. I wish...
Queen Mary: For something I can't give you.
Notes[]
- King Henry, Lord Montgomery, and Yvette Castleroy were all mentioned, but do not appear.
- This episode marks the reintroduction of the song 'Scotland' by Wesley Jeremiah with new clips.
- Louis of Condé has a brother named Antoine de Bourbon, who is King of Navarre.
- A sex journal is found, but so far no mention of King Henry, King Francis or Sebastian. However, Lord Narcisse is said to be a great lover.
- Lady Marie, another one of Catherine's Flying Squad ladies, makes an appearance.
- King Francis confesses to Queen Mary that he was visiting John Philip, admitting that he'd been lying to spare her the pain.
- Tent City is shown once more, along with the two red boats from the Boating Party from last Summer.
- Caroline checks out Lady Kenna before snarling at her while pretending to be King Henry.
- Greer and Castleroy's Wedding finally takes place.
- Lord Castleroy is shown to have 4 more children, the youngest named Gemma.
- Scotland is revealed to be in a religious war, and possibly taken over by the Protestants.
Death Toll [1] [2]
- Emile de Bourbon
- Marc d'Linde
Trivia[]
- The name of this episode was announced via the Reign Hair & Make Up twitter account.
Gallery[]
Official Pictures from each episode, and an additional 50 pictures gallery is available here. |
Characters[]
Actor | Character | |
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Adelaide Kane | Queen Mary | |
Megan Follows | Queen Catherine | |
Torrance Coombs | Sebastian | |
Toby Regbo | King Francis | |
Celina Sinden | Greer Norwood | |
Caitlin Stasey | Lady Kenna | |
Anna Popplewell | Lady Lola | |
Jonathan Keltz | Leith Bayard | |
Sean Teale | Louis of Condé | |
Guest Staring | ||
Michael Therriault | Lord Castleroy | |
Craig Parker | Lord Narcisse | |
Douglas Nyback | The Minister | |
Cameo | ||
Jane Spidell | Nanny | |
Adrian Griffin | King's Guard | |
Thomas Duplessie | Emile de Bourbon | |
Michael Cram | Catholic Thug Ringleader | |
Brian Hamman | Other Catholic Thug | |
Geoffrey Pounsett | King's Guard Captain | |
Erica Deutschman | Servant Gril #1 | |
Heidi Lynch | Servant Gril #2 | |
Saige Aurora | Gemma Castleroy | |
Andy Pogson | Angry Courtier | |
Brett Donahue | Lord Aris | |
Eden Ocean Sanders | Marc d'Linde | |
Steve Wilsher | Shopkeeper |
Character debut | |
Speaking debut | |
Episode debut |