| Pulling Strings | |
| Season 4, Episode 9 | |
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| Air date | April 17, 2017 |
| Written by | April Blair Laurie McCarthy |
| Directed by | Andy Mikita |
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- "Be that as it may, Scotland has one true ruler, Mary, Queen of Scots, daughter of James V, crowned on her sixth day and appointed not by the Pope, but the Almighty Himself. It is my duty, my God-given birthright and my crown. And I will defend it from anyone who attempts to take it."
- —Queen Mary
Synopsis[]
Mary Takes a Second Husband
Mary and Darnley wed in a lavish affair, which proves to be a successful decision in regards to her political standing. James makes an interesting discovery about Greer, while Elizabeth frantically tries to salvage England's power.
Quotes[]
Lady Lennox: We have much in common. Both mothers of kings, soon enough.
Queen Catherine: I meant great affection for Mary, Queen of Scots. Though, as to our sons, I suppose king consort is a kind of king.
Queen Catherine: I've learned not to put much stock in what "they" say. Just today, I heard that your son, well, he's been greeted with skepticism from the established royal families. It's a shame so few are willing to accept a royal upstart.
Queen Mary: Be that as it may, Scotland has one true ruler, Mary, Queen of Scots, daughter of James V, crowned on her sixth day and appointed not by the Pope, but the Almighty Himself. It is my duty, my God-given birthright and my crown. And I will defend it from anyone who attempts to take it.
James Stuart: Don't let shame about your past cloud your future.
Queen Mary: You made this? Yourself?
Queen Catherine: You think that political manipulation and poisoning are my only skill?
Queen Mary: I want to forgive, and I want forgiveness. I want to start anew.
Lord Darnley: And I want to be a better man. I do. But what are the odds of that?
Greer Castleroy: I can't help wishing that at the right time, I'd met someone like you.
Queen Elizabeth: You say some of my lands are now a part of Scotland. How many lands?
Gideon Blackburn: Half a dozen more than we thought possible. They were disputable regions.
Queen Elizabeth: But they were English! Until she married Darnley.
Queen Elizabeth: Damn your ego! Insisting on having a son when you had me! Your own flesh and blood!
Queen Catherine: Mary, you cannot live the life of a nun.
Queen Mary: The Vatican's man. Wouldn't the Pope be proud.
Notes[]
- King James V, King Henry VIII Anne Boleyn, Queen Leeza, Lady Keira, Sebastian, and Lord White were all mentioned, but did not appear.
- This episode took place almost entirely in Scotland and a little in England.
- Queen Mary learned that she is pregnant with Lord Darnley's child.
- John Knox separated from his wife, Emily Knox, for her affair with James Stuart.
- Queen Elizabeth brought up how her father, Henry VIII, had killed her mother Anne Boleyn so he could re-marry because he wanted a son.
- The Crown Matrimonial was once again brought up.
- Martin de Lambert arrived in Scotland for the Royal Wedding.
- Mary and Bothwell began to have feelings for each oher, despite her impending wedding to Lord Darnley.
- Mary and Darnley finally wed in a lavish ceremony.
- John Knox brought up when Mary interrupted his speech against her. [1]
Trivia[]
- Craig Parker, Rose Williams, Spencer MacPherson were all credited, but do not appear.
- Despite previously being part of the cast line-up, Jonathan Keltz was not credited, and did not appear.
- Greer is very upset when Martin has pierced her daughter's ears and given her earrings and says: "Noble girls do not have pierced ears". In multiple episodes however, Greer herself wears earrings and Queen Mary having earrings is actually a main plot of the episode.
Historical Notes[]
- King Henry VIII did have his second wife, Anne Boleyn, beheaded so he could re-marry Jane Seymour. Princess Elizabeth only saw her father 2 or 3 times a year after that.
- Mary, Queen of Scots's second husband, Lord Darnley demanded The Crown Matrimonial.
- Mary, Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley's son was born 19 June 1566, a full year after their marriage.
- Not long after their marriage, King Darnley grew arrogant. Not content with his position as king Consort, he demanded The Crown Matrimonial, which would have made him a co-sovereign of Scotland with the right to keep the Scottish throne for himself if he outlived his wife. Mary, Queen of Scots refused his request, and their marriage grew strained even though they conceived a child by October 1565.
Gallery[]
| Official Pictures from each episode, and an additional 50 pictures gallery is available here. |
Characters[]
| Actor | Character | |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Kane | Queen Mary | |
| Megan Follows | Queen Catherine | |
| Rachel Skarsten | Queen Elizabeth | |
| Celina Sinden | Greer Castleroy | |
| Ben Geurens | Gideon Blackburn | |
| Dan Jeannotte | James Stuart | |
| Jonathan Goad | John Knox | |
| Will Kemp | King Darnley | |
| Guest Staring | ||
| Adam Croasdell | Lord Bothwell | |
| Nola Augustson | Lady Lennox | |
| Andrew Shaver | David Rizzio | |
| Cameo | ||
| Saamer Usmani | Martin de Lambert | |
| Claire Hunter | Emily Knox | |
| Paulino Nunes | Cardinal Odomo | |
| Character debut | |
| Speaking debut | |
| Episode debut |
Related Pages[]
Pages related to Pulling Strings are the following:
• Mary and Darnley • Mary and Bothwell
• Mary and Darnley's Wedding
• Greer and Martin