Reign: Season 1
2013 · 22 episodes · ★ 6.4
What Season 1 of Reign
Hidden between the lines of the history books is the story of Mary Stuart, the young woman the world would come to know as Mary, Queen of Scots. The teenage Mary is already a headstrong monarch - beautiful, passionate and poised at the very beginning of her tumultuous rise to power. Arriving in France with four close friends as her ladies-in-waiting, Mary has been sent to secure Scotland's strategic alliance by formalizing her arranged engagement to the French king's dashing son, Prince Francis. But the match isn't signed and sealed, it depends more on politics, religion and secret agendas than affairs of the heart. Prince Francis is intrigued by the fiery Scot, but like most young men, he resists the idea of settling down into marriage, especially when he has a history with a lady of the court and his own point of view on the wisdom of an alliance with Scotland. Still, an attraction between Mary and Francis is ignited.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Pilot
Mary arrives in France to formalize her arranged marriage to Prince Francis, but complications arise when she meets his attractive half brother and skeptical mother in the series premiere of this historical drama about young monarchs.
Directing: Brad Silberling · Writing: Stephanie Sengupta, Laurie McCarthy · Starring: Jenessa Grant, Joe Taylor
1x02 Snakes in the Garden
Mary and Francis play up their romance after an English envoy expresses doubts about their union. Elsewhere, Catherine seeks to eliminate an individual who's aware of her scheme to destroy Mary.
Directing: Matthew Hastings · Writing: Laurie McCarthy · Starring: Jenessa Grant
1x03 Kissed
A Portuguese prince offers much-needed aid to Scotland if Mary accepts his marriage proposal and break things off with Francis. Elsewhere, Francis' feelings for Mary lead him to put Bash in a risky situation.
Directing: Holly Dale · Writing: Doris Egan · Starring: Shawn Doyle, Jonathan Keltz, Jenessa Grant
1x04 Hearts and Minds
Mary has a chance to get out of her engagement, but it requires lying and sentencing a man to death. Meanwhile, Francis and Bash suspect that Tomas may be disguising his real motives.
Directing: Scott Peters · Writing: P.K. Simonds · Starring: Shawn Doyle, Jonathan Keltz, Jenessa Grant
1x05 A Chill in the Air
An ex-lover of Francis' arrives and brings danger with her, so an uneasy Mary turns to Bash for comfort. Meanwhile, Queen Catherine persuades Aylee to snoop on Mary; and Bash lands in hot water with heretics, who accuse him of disrupting a sacred ritual.
Directing: Bruce McDonald · Writing: Jennie Snyder Urman · Starring: Yael Grobglas, Jonathan Keltz, Jenessa Grant
1x06 Chosen
Francis observes the growing bond between Mary and Bash, so he turns to Olivia. Meanwhile, Catherine wants to ensure that whoever threatened Mary is captured; Bash seeks to repay his debt; and Kenna tells her friends about her affair with Henry.
Directing: Bradley Walsh · Writing: Wendy Riss · Starring: Jenessa Grant, Zoe Cleland
1x07 Left Behind
Mary and Francis are taken hostage when the castle falls under siege, and Catherine makes a shocking suggestion in an effort to save them. Meanwhile, Diane reveals to Bash that she's plotting to have him declared legitimate.
Directing: Jeremiah S. Chechik · Starring: Jonathan Keltz, Jenessa Grant
1x08 Fated
Nostradamus shares with Mary his prophecy about a death, which leads Mary to make a big decision concerning Francis. Meanwhile, Clarissa gets brazen as she pursues her goals; and Kenna tells Catherine about Diane's intentions regarding Bash.
Directing: Fred Gerber · Writing: Laurie McCarthy · Starring: Jenessa Grant
1x09 For King and Country
Mary and Bash return to the castle, where Catherine remains resolved to keep Francis safe from Mary. Meanwhile, Francis learns of the dark prophecy, but it does not dissuade his desire to marry Mary.
Directing: Helen Shaver · Writing: Alan McCullough, Edgar Lyall · Starring: Michael Torontow
1x10 Sacrifice
An assassination attempt is made on Bash's life, and Catherine appears to be responsible for it. Meanwhile, Mary offers assistance to a jailed peasant who has a curious link to Bash; and Lola tries to stop Catherine from meddling with Bash and Mary.
Directing: Rachel Talalay · Writing: P.K. Simonds, Daniel Sinclair · Starring: Ted Atherton
1x11 Inquisition
Henry claims Catherine has committed treason and adultery, so she attempts to save herself by shedding light on a dark part of Bash's past, and Bash and Mary then try to even the score. Meanwhile, Nostradamus discloses the truth about the castle's ghost.
Directing: Mike Rohl · Writing: Doris Egan · Starring: Greg Bryk
1x12 Royal Blood
Clarissa kidnaps Henry and Catherine's youngest sons, so Catherine turns to Mary and Bash for help. Elsewhere, Lola tries to assist her brother with a debt, but when she gets in over her head, Francis comes to her aid.
Directing: Holly Dale · Writing: Alan McCullough, Wendy Riss · Starring: Ted Atherton, Zoe Cleland
1x13 The Consummation
Mary must decide whether to marry Bash or Francis, who returns accompanied by Lola. Meanwhile, Mary's mother visits and pushes her own agenda, and her mere presence in the castle troubles both Henry and Catherine.
Directing: Fred Gerber, Laurie McCarthy · Writing: Laurie McCarthy · Starring: Kimberly-Sue Murray
1x14 Dirty Laundry
Mary's honeymoon ends and she returns to the castle. Meanwhile, Lola displays some odd behavior, which leads to a secret being exposed; Bash finds a bewildered Olivia and asks Nostradamus to assist her; and Henry seeks help from Catherine.
Directing: Norma Bailey · Writing: Drew Lindo · Starring: Hannah Emily Anderson, Aislinn Paul
1x15 The Darkness
A matchmaking event is held for the women in the castle, but Lola doesn't want to take part in it. Meanwhile, Kenna grows frightened when Henry flies into another rage, so she turns to Catherine; and Bash learns firsthand about the horrors of the woods.
Directing: Steve DiMarco · Writing: Charles Grant Craig · Starring: Jaiden Cannatelli, Jonathan Keltz, Hannah Emily Anderson
1x16 Monsters
Bash saves Francis' life while they're in the woods exploring the latest ominous threat. Meanwhile, Henry becomes obsessed with a servant who won a contest; Greer is seen kissing a kitchen servant; and Henry forces a new couple into a union.
Directing: Jeff Renfroe · Writing: Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss · Starring: Jonathan Keltz, Kathryn Prescott
1x17 Liege Lord
Mary uncovers her marriage contract's secret clause, which was added by Catherine and her mother, so she and Francis attempt to persuade the people of Scotland to renounce her mother.
Directing: Allan Kroeker · Writing: Doris Egan · Starring: Kathryn Prescott
1x18 No Exit
Mary's brother visits and asks her to return to Scotland, but Francis is suspicious of his motives. Meanwhile, Penelope takes command as Henry's mental instability progresses; and Lola is skeptical about Julien's marriage proposal.
Directing: Mike Rohl · Writing: Hannah Schneider · Starring: Paul Braunstein, Kathryn Prescott
1x19 Toy Soldiers
Mary's uncle arrives at the castle and brings dire news about her mother, forcing Mary and Francis to make a tough choice about priorities. Meanwhile, Henry devises a destructive plan; and Bash and Kenna grow closer as they strengthen their forced union.
Directing: Chris Grismer · Writing: Mike Herro, David Strauss · Starring: David Knoll, Kathryn Prescott
1x20 Higher Ground
Mary hires a mercenary to help her save Scotland. Meanwhile, Francis prepares France to wage war on England, and Leith becomes his ally in this endeavor; and Lola and Julien's bond deepens, but she fears he will betray her.
Directing: Sudz Sutherland · Writing: Daniel Sinclair, David Babcock · Starring: Jonathan Keltz, Shauna MacDonald
1x21 Long Live the King
Mary teams up with Catherine to deal with Henry, whose deranged behavior puts Francis at risk. Elsewhere, Bash resolves to destroy the Darkness after meeting a boy who survived the horror; and a devoted Lola tries to protect Julien.
Directing: Jeremiah S. Chechik · Writing: Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss · Starring: Katherine Barrell, Spencer Robson
1x22 Slaughter of Innocence Season Finale
Mary and Francis take drastic action in response to Henry's madness. Meanwhile, a terror in the woods puts everyone in peril; and Mary makes a bold choice when she discovers Lola is in the midst of a life-threatening labor.
Directing: David Frazee · Writing: Doris Egan, Laurie McCarthy · Starring: Jonathan Keltz, Tara Nicodemo
Season 1 Cast
Torrance CoombsSebastian22 episodes
Celina SindenGreer22 episodes
Rossif SutherlandNostradamus22 episodes
Alan van SprangHenry II of France22 episodes
Jenessa GrantAylee8 episodes
Kathryn PrescottPenelope4 episodes
Shawn DoyleClaude2 episodes
Ted AthertonHugo2 episodes
Zoe ClelandOdette2 episodes
Katherine BarrellPretty Servant GirlEpisode 1
Yael GrobglasOlivia D'AmencourtEpisode 1
Spencer RobsonBenjaminEpisode 1
Jaiden CannatelliGaston (uncredited)Episode 1
Shauna MacDonaldHortenza de' MediciEpisode 1All Seasons
Season 22014 · 22 ep. · 
Season 32015 · 18 ep. · 
Season 42017 · 16 ep. · Where to Watch Season 1 of Reign
It is currently not available on any streaming platform in Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Reign Season 1 Have?
Reign Season 1 has 22 episodes.
When Did Reign Season 1 Premiere?
Aired October 17, 2013.
Where to Watch Reign Season 1
It is not currently available on any subscription platform in Spain.
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 1x03, «Kissed», has a 7.5.