| Three Queens, Two Tigers | |
| Season Three, Episode 1 | |
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| Air date | October 9, 2015 |
| Written by | Laurie McCarthy |
| Directed by | Holly Dale |
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- "I can't take on two Queens"
- —Queen Mary
Synopsis
Only One Queen Will Reign
Queen Mary struggles to hold on to her power in Scotland amidst Queen Elizabeth’s (Rachel Skarsten) campaign to sabotage her with the help of a new ally in Queen Catherine. Meanwhile, with Francis’ fate at odds and Elizabeth distracted by temptation in her first love, Robert Dudley (Charlie Carrick), both queens struggle to rule.
Quotes
Queen Catherine: Men don’t like taking orders from woman, they can barly stand speaking to them.
Queen Mary: Elizabeth's real war is with me.
Robert Dudley: Let me hold you in my arms Elizabeth, or let me leave court.
Queen Elizabeth: I need you here, too see you, even if I can’t touch you.
Lady Lola: You hut me to please your lover!
William Cecil: You must rule your own heart, as firmly as you rule your subjects.
Queen Elizabeth: My sweet cousin Mary, you will suffer my wrath.
Notes
- Louis Condé, James Stuart King Henry VIII are all mentioned, but do not appear.
- Reign will split it's time between French Court, and English Court.
- Queen Elizabeth want to take over Scotland and the Scotish want a Protestant Queen.
- This episode marks the introduction of five new recurring characters, Martin de Lambert, and Prince Charles at French Court, while William Cecil, Amy Dudley and her husband Robert Dudley will be at English Court, with Queen Elizabeth.
- Leith Bayard, and Princess Claude were both credited, but do not appear.
- There was no opening song.
- King Francis is seen carpeting a boat, something he has not done in years. [1]
- Queen Elizabeth stated she refused to kill her cousin Queen Mary.
- When Martin de Lambert was introduced a mock version on 'Pirates of the Caribbean' played.
- Queen Catherine was believed to be in Tuscany, while secretly in England.
- Greer has been permanently elevated to 'Lady' and is allowed back at Court, while keeping her Brothel, and still legally married to Lord Castleroy.
- Mary Stuart hired the pirate, Martin to steal gold and treasurers from ships.
- Queen Elizabeth stated she and Robert Dudley were both locked in The Tower of London together.
- A proposal for Queen Elizabeth to marry Prince Charles was disgust.
- King Francis revealed he's dying.
- The Catholic Church assassinated a dozen people to keep Mary Stuart affair with Louis Condé a secret.
Death Toll [2] [3]
- The Monk
- Catherine's Decoy
- Loyal nobles to Catherine
Trivia
- The episode title and photos were released on September 13, 2015.
- Rachel Skarsten reprises her role as Queen Elizabeth I of England for Season Three.
- Sean Teale was only contracted as a main character for Season Two, but Louis Condé in expected to make guest appearances in the second half of Season Three.
- Caitlin Stasey who plays Lady Kenna no longer appears on the opening credits.
- Jonathan Keltz, and Rose Williams were both credited, but do not appear.
Historical Notes
- Queen Elizabeth and Catherine de' Medici never met in real life, as Catherine never visited England.
- Robert Dudley and Amy Dudley were two real life nobles from English Court. Robert was believed to have been in love with Queen Elizabeth, despite being married.
- William Cecil was Queen Elizabeth trusted advisor for the majority of her reign, until his death in 1598.
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 | |
| Rachel Skarsten | Queen Elizabeth | |
| Torrance Coombs | Sebastian | |
| Toby Regbo | King Francis | |
| Celina Sinden | Greer Castleroy | |
| Anna Popplewell | Lady Lola | |
| Craig Parker | Lord Narcisse | |
| Guest Staring | ||
| Charlie Carrick | Robert Dudley | |
| Alexandra Ordolis | Sister Delphine | |
| Clara Pasieka | Amy Dudley | |
| Tom Everett Scott | William Cecil | |
| Cameo | ||
| Spencer MacPherson | Prince Charles | |
| Saamer Usmani | Martin de Lambert | |
| Andrew Chown | Page | |
| Dan Chameroy | Lord Lionel | |
| Richard David Gingras | Monk | |
| Rebecca Davey | Catherine's Decoy | |
| Character debut | |
| Speaking debut | |
| Episode debut |