Reign

nice series but it ended too abruptly

alot of the below detail was left out Darnley's murder Though Mary gave birth to a son (the later James VI of Scotland and James I of England) in June 1566, she was never close to Darnley again. Instead, she secretly became close to one of the Protestant lords, the Earl of Bothwell. In February 1567 Darnley was murdered when the house in which he had been staying was destroyed by a violent explosion, and evidence suggested that Mary and Bothwell had plotted Darnley's death. Suspicions against M... more

Spiders in a Jar

At one point this season, it seemed quite possible there would be no Reign Season 4. After this season finale, Reign Season 3 Episode 18, I am gutted, heartbroken, and then gutted again.  And I'm also totally ready for Reign Season 4 and finding out exactly where this series is going now that Mary is all alone. If you've read just about any of my other reviews, particularly of CW shows, you know that I have beef with the fact that literally no one ever gets to be happy.... more

Intruders

All hail Mary, Queen of Scots! Avenger of Francis! Reclaimer of her throne! In the final moments of Reign Season 3 Episode 17, Mary burst through the castle at Edinburgh (which, did that seem too easy to anyone else?) and reclaimed her throne, much to the dismay of Protestant John Knox who was thisclose to having the entire Scottish monarchy dissolved. Y'all, Mary was a badass tonight. Determined, fierce, courageous, and reassuring, plus about a dozen other adj... more

3 Reasons the 'Reign' Series Finale Could Be a Major Disappointment for Fans

The Reign series finale airs on June 16. There are just days left to tell the story of Mary, Queen of Scots: her third marriage, her downfall and her disastrous end. While there are plenty of fans excited for what's to come, there just isn't enough time to fit all the necessary stories into the show before it ends. Here's a look at all the reasons the Reign series finale could be a major disappointment for fans. more

Do We Need a Stuart Dynasty Spinoff from 'Reign'?

Reign has two episodes left, but there are many more stories to tell. It can sometimes seem impossible to escape the world of history. The Last Kingdom focuses on the Vikings, while The White Princess has just wrapped on the story of Elizabeth of York, Henry Tudor and Perkin Warbeck. We've seen Henry VIII's life in more

Why Mary's Death Is the Only Way to End 'Reign'

Tonight marks the countdown to the Reign series finale. Mary has come a long way since her introduction in the premiere. Still a stickler for love, she has become a strong-willed, passionate woman who wants the best for her country. Unfortunately, real history tells us that Mary's fate isn't good. There are just three episodes left to tell the story of Mary, Queen of Scots' downfall. The only way this show can end is with Mary's actual execution. This isn't just about ... more