Reign

10 Beste Episodes of Reign - Season 1

Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.

Written by Sophie and last updated on Jan 14, 2023.

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Reign - S1E16

#15 - Monsters (Staffel 1 - Folge 16)

When Francis reluctantly agrees to help Bash uncover the threat in the woods, he ends in grave danger, with only Bash to save him. Meanwhile, the King’s madness causes chaos when a servant wins "Queen for the Day," and the King becomes obsessed with her. The King also forces a surprising, and unbreakable, union with a new couple at Court. Meanwhile, Greer gets caught kissing kitchen servant Leith, which threatens to ruin her.

The episode was rated 7,86 from 583 votes.

Reign - S1E6

#14 - Chosen (Staffel 1 - Folge 6)

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An attempt to scare Mary causes Queen Catherine to take drastic measures to make sure the guilty party is caught. Francis, aware of Bash and Mary's growing attraction, turns to Olivia. Bash ventures into the woods to pay his debt -- the human sacrifice the pagans demand -- and returns with blood on his hands. Meanwhile, Kenna comes clean with the girls about her affair with the King, to a mixed response.

The episode was rated 7,87 from 701 votes.

Reign - S1E10

#13 - Sacrifice (Staffel 1 - Folge 10)

When a plot to kill Bash goes wrong, Queen Catherine is suspected of orchestrating it. Mary offers to help free a wrongly imprisoned pregnant peasant named Isobel who has a mysterious tie to Bash. Meanwhile, Lola blackmails Queen Catherine to keep her from trying to ruin Mary and Bash, whose bond continues to grow.

The episode was rated 7,88 from 626 votes.

Reign - S1E20

#12 - Higher Ground (Staffel 1 - Folge 20)

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Mary enlists a mercenary to help her, which forces her to realize there are sacrifices and lives she is willing to risk to save her country. Francis embraces his role as Dauphin to lead France in a brutal battle against England, and finds a new ally in Leith. Meanwhile, as Lola grows closer to Lord Julien, she gets increasingly suspicious that he is going to betray her.

The episode was rated 7,89 from 554 votes.

Reign - S1E3

#11 - Kissed (Staffel 1 - Folge 3)

When England’s armies threaten Scotland’s borders, Mary asks King Henry for help, but he refuses. Tomas, the son of the King of Portugal, proposes marriage to Mary, promising her aid against England if she’ll abandon Francis and turn to Tomas instead. Francis puts Bash in jeopardy when he lets his feelings for Mary cloud his judgment.

The episode was rated 7,90 from 806 votes.

Reign - S1E21

#10 - Long Live the King (Staffel 1 - Folge 21)

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Mary and Catherine form an unlikely alliance when deciding how to deal with the increasingly manic King Henry, which puts Francis in jeopardy. Bash finds a boy who lived to tell about his encounter with the Darkness, which makes Bash determined to end it for good at any cost. Lord Julien reveals the truth about his motives, and Lola, blinded by love, finds herself in a dire situation after she attempts to protect him.

The episode was rated 7,90 from 527 votes.

Reign - S1E14

#9 - Dirty Laundry (Staffel 1 - Folge 14)

Mary returns from her honeymoon and, suspicious of Lola’s strange behavior, uncovers a deception that changes everything. Bash encounters a confused and terrified Olivia, an escaped victim of the terrors of the woods, which causes him to enlist Nostradamus for help. Meanwhile, when King Henry’s odd behavior causes misfortune, he is forced to ask for Queen Catherine’s aid.

The episode was rated 7,91 from 592 votes.

Reign - S1E17

#8 - Liege Lord (Staffel 1 - Folge 17)

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When Mary learns of a secret clause in her marriage contract that her mother, Marie de Guise and Queen Catherine orchestrated, Mary and Francis embark on a dangerous plan to turn Scotland against her mother – and Mary gets her first taste of power as the Queen of Scots.

The episode was rated 7,92 from 578 votes.

Reign - S1E18

#7 - No Exit (Staffel 1 - Folge 18)

When Mary’s brother James arrives in France and convinces Mary to return to Scotland, Francis is suspicious and uncovers a plot that would destroy Mary, which causes a rift between them. King Henry’s downward spiral continues, leaving Penelope in charge, causing Catherine and Kenna to take drastic measures. Meanwhile, Lola becomes wary of Lord Julien's motives behind his marriage proposal.

The episode was rated 7,93 from 556 votes.

Reign - S1E4

#6 - Hearts and Minds (Staffel 1 - Folge 4)

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Mary has to decide if she is willing to lie and sentence a man to death in order to have King Henry let her out of her engagement to Prince Francis. Meanwhile, Francis and Bash are suspicious of Tomas’ true intentions which will ultimately lead to a confrontation with disastrous results.

The episode was rated 7,94 from 787 votes.

Reign - S1E9

#5 - For King and Country (Staffel 1 - Folge 9)

When Mary and Bash are captured and forced to return to the castle, they discover Catherine waiting and even more determined to keep Mary and Francis apart. Francis learns of the prophecy, but his determination to wed Mary changes everything: in love in politics, tearing the bond of brothers apart, and hardening Catherine's resolve to destroy Mary at any cost.

The episode was rated 7,97 from 686 votes.

Reign - S1E11

#4 - Inquisition (Staffel 1 - Folge 11)

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When King Henry accuses Queen Catherine of treason and adultery, she sets out to save her life by exposing Bash's dark past. Mary and Bash go on a quest to expose an even more deadly secret from Catherine's past. Meanwhile, Nostradamus reveals the truth about the castle ghost, Clarissa, which shocks everyone.

The episode was rated 8,01 from 645 votes.

Reign - S1E8

#3 - Fated (Staffel 1 - Folge 8)

Nostradamus tells Mary of his prophecy that one among them will die soon, which causes Mary to make a decision that will forever change her relationship with Francis. Clarissa becomes bolder with her endeavors, while Kenna informs Catherine of Diane's plan for Bash, which ends up backfiring.

The episode was rated 8,05 from 689 votes.

Reign - S1E7

#2 - Left Behind (Staffel 1 - Folge 7)

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Mary and Francis are forced to rely on one another when the castle is taken hostage, and Catherine shocks everyone when she makes a surprising proposal to try to save their lives. Meanwhile, Bash’s mother Diane tells Bash of her plan to have him legitimized.

The episode was rated 8,08 from 731 votes.

Reign - S1E22

#1 - Slaughter of Innocence (Staffel 1 - Folge 22)

When the King's madness and cruelty reaches a fevered pitch, Mary and Francis take action. Their choices could change the course of history, but an unforeseen terror brewing in the woods could cost them, and their friends, everything. Mary makes a drastic decision when she learns Lola is going through a life-threatening labor at a location outside of the castle.

The episode was rated 8,14 from 553 votes.

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