In a Clearing | |
Season Three, Episode 5 | |
Air date | November 13, 2015 |
Written by | Shannon Goss |
Directed by | Deborah Chow |
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- "We were meant to be happy, and we were. But I have another fate."
- —King Francis
Synopsis
Nostradamus Has A New Vision About Francis
Grateful for a future with a revived Francis, Mary considers signing away her claim to the English throne, and staying in France forever. Catherine learns that Nostradamus has returned — with a new vision involving Francis’ fate.
Quotes
Nicholas: We may be the enemy, but I’m not without my manners.
Nicholas: However you don’t even have children yet.
Queen Mary: Elizabeth is not even wed!
Nicholas: The fact that she’s chooses doesn’t mean she won’t be. And when she gets married she could be pregnant like that.
King Francis: Be honest. There was a small part of you the covered the regiant wasn’t there.
Queen Catherine: It’s a good job for anyone who’s always right, to be sure, but as it turns out, many people quite despise me.
Queen Catherine: For what it France without my Francis.
King Francis: You did it!
Queen Mary: No, you did it!
King Francis: Well, that’s not how I’ll remember it.
King Francis: Well, I suppose you’ll have to settle with being the Queen of two nations, not three.
King Francis: You cannot keep me in a cage. even one built with love.
Queen Mary: I always knew we would be wed. Even when I first retuned.
King Francis: Did you now?
Queen Mary: Ever since I caught ur eye, watching me dance with my ladies at your sister’s wedding. Feather’s falling from nowhere.
King Francis: Well, I’m sure my mother ordered them.
King Francis: We were meant to be happy, and we were. But I have another fate.
King Francis: I see such beauty. Such beauty you have brought me...You must wed again. You must love again.
Queen Mary: I can’t. I will never, I will never love anyone, the way I love you.
King Francis: I pray to God that you do.
Queen Catherine: That isn’t Francis, he’s gone.
Queen Mary: I can’t let him go.
Queen Catherine: Let him go, and hold on to me.
Queen Mary: This is not how we were suppost to go to Paris. We were suppost to dance under the stars.
Nostradamus: Only with the Queen of Scots help, will you finally rule France. Good luck. And may you live a long life, God willing.
Queen Catherine: Your love, it gave him so much joy, and that's what you must remember.
Notes
- Marie de Guise, James Stuart, Queen Catherine and John Philip were all mentioned but do not appear.
- Elisabeth and Philip's Wedding, and other scenes from the Pilot were all shown and talked about.
- Nostradamus' first prediction from the series came true. [1]
Death Toll [2][3]
- Two unseen farmers
- Five Scottish Protestants
- King Francis
Trivia
- The episode title and synopsis were released on October 22, 2015.
- This marks Rossif Sutherland first appearance of Season Three.
- Charlie Carrick has been upgraded to 'Main Cast'
- Rachel Skarsten, Jonathan Keltz, Rose Williams and Charlie Carrick were all credited, but do not appear.
Historical Notes
- Queen Mary Stuart was indeed a direct defended of King Henry VII, and was King Henry VIII's great-niece.
- King Francis died on 5 December 1560 when he was 16 from Syncope.
Gallery
Official Pictures from each episode, and an additional 50 pictures gallery is available here. |
Characters
- Credit Order
Actor | Character | |
---|---|---|
Adelaide Kane | Mary Stuart | |
Megan Follows | Queen Catherine | |
Torrance Coombs | Sebastian | |
Toby Regbo | King Francis | |
Celina Sinden | Lady Greer | |
Anna Popplewell | Lady Lola | |
Craig Parker | Lord Narcisse | |
Guest Staring | ||
Rossif Sutherland | Nostradamus | |
Nick Lee | Nicholas | |
Alexandra Ordolis | Delphine | |
Cameo | ||
T.J.McGibbon | Young Girl | |
Mathew Taylor | King's Guard | |
Matt Cassidy | Royal Guard |
Character debut | |
Speaking debut | |
Episode debut |