Reign: Season 4
2017 · 16 episodes · ★ 6.7
What Season 4 of Reign
Season four opens with Mary determined to avenge the death of a very close friend. The queen doesn't know whom to trust in a court full of intrigue, so she tests the loyalty of her brother James. Elizabeth of England backs Lord Darnley to sabotage her relationship with Mary, while Catherine de' Medici fights to regain the power she has lost. King Charles, increasingly erratic, makes the situation even more complicated. Among the characters driving the plot are John Knox, Gideon, Claude and Narcisse.
Season 4 Episodes
4x01 With Friends Like These
Queen Mary, unsure who to trust, tests her brother James to ensure his loyalty after hearing of his meeting with John Knox. Queen Elizabeth agrees to help Lord Darnley, in an attempt to sabotage the powerful suitor’s relationship with Mary.
Director: Stuart Gillard · Writers: Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss · Starring: Rose Williams
4x02 A Grain of Deception
Queen Mary discovers there is a leak amongst her advisors and sets out to uncover the traitor. Queen Elizabeth enlists Narcisse to further her quest for supremacy. Catherine takes desperate measures to regain some of the power she has lost.
Directing: Fred Gerber · Writing: Patricia Carr, Lara Olsen · Starring: Claire Hunter, Rose Williams, Adam Maros
4x03 Leaps of Faith
Gideon shows Mary what life could be like if she chose love over country. Catherine fights to cover King Charles' increasingly erratic behavior, while Claude finds an enemy in her sister Leeza.
Directing: Charles Binamé · Writing: Laurie McCarthy, April Blair · Starring: Claire Hunter, Sofia Banzhaf, Rose Williams, Kyle Gatehouse
4x04 Playing with Fire
When Lord Darnley surprises Mary with a visit in Scotland, Mary sees a glimmer of a union that could be more than just political. Elizabeth fights to gain allies in her favor and Catherine must work to get Claude back on track by finding her a new husband.
Director: Fred Gerber · Writers: John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart · Starring: Christy Bruce, Claire Hunter, Sofia Banzhaf, Jonathan Keltz
4x05 Highland Games
In order to get Mary to agree to a marriage, Lord Darnley must demonstrate his loyalty when she voices her concerns about his true intentions. Catherine and Narcisse work to repair King Charles' reputation after rumors spread about his strange behavior and threaten the throne.
Director: Michael McGowan · Writer: Robert D. Doty · Starring: Claire Hunter, Jonathan Keltz, Rose Williams
4x06 Love & Death
Mary must deal with the political repercussions of a potential marriage to Lord Darnley and King Charles disappears, leaving Catherine to pick up the pieces. Elizabeth comes to Gideon's aid, while Claude receives an interesting proposition.
Directing: Megan Follows · Writing: Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss · Starring: Jonathan Keltz, Rose Williams, Kaleb Horn
4x07 Hanging Swords
When Darnley gets a surprise visitor, his marriage to Mary hangs in the balance. Elizabeth learns her attempt to stop Mary backfired. Meanwhile, Catherine and Narcisse find King Charles and must convince him to return to the castle.
Directing: Lee Rose · Writing: Kamran Pasha, Chris Atwood · Starring: Ann Pirvu
4x08 Uncharted Waters
As Mary’s upcoming wedding looms, a terrible tragedy pushes Mary and Darnley apart, forcing Mary to enlist in Catherine’s help. Elizabeth encounters a traitor to Spain, who petitions her to support an expedition to the New World.
Director: Fred Gerber · Writers: Bo Yeon Kim, Erika Lippoldt · Starring: Claire Hunter, Rose Williams, Ann Pirvu
4x09 Pulling Strings
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.
Directing: Andy Mikita · Writing: Laurie McCarthy, April Blair · Starring: Claire Hunter
4x10 A Better Man
Mary contemplates how to take over the English throne; Elizabeth struggles to find an appropriate suitor to marry. James gets caught up in a scheme orchestrated by John Knox.
Director: Dawn Wilkinson · Writers: John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart · Starring: Nick Slater, Steve Byers, Ann Pirvu
4x11 Dead of Night
Mary and Darnley are at odds as their plan to seize England is put into action. Elizabeth is conflicted about her feelings for Gideon. Catherine's son Henri tries to claim the throne from Charles.
Directing: Deborah Chow · Writing: Wendy Riss · Starring: Nick Slater, Rose Williams, Steve Byers, Ann Pirvu
4x12 The Shakedown
After a tragic earthquake hits Scotland, Mary must face John Knox amidst claims that she isn't coming to the aid of her people. Elizabeth takes drastic measures after she is discovered with Gideon, while Charles makes a decision that backfires.
Director: Norma Bailey · Writers: Patricia Carr, Lara Olsen · Starring: Nick Slater, Rose Williams, Ann Pirvu, Clint Butler
4x13 Coup de Grace
Darnley teams up with John Knox to strip Mary of her throne, which will leave a close friend of Mary's dead. Elizabeth must banish Gideon from court at the request of her future husband, while Charles takes a bold stance against his brother Henri.
Directing: Megan Follows · Writing: John J. Sakmar, Kenny Lenhart · Starring: Nick Slater, Steve Byers, Ann Pirvu
4x14 A Bride. A Box. A Body.
Mary pursues justice by launching a counterattack on her conspirators. Elizabeth suffers a major setback, and it turns her world upside down.
Directing: Andy Mikita · Writing: April Blair, Robert D. Doty · Starring: Nick Slater, Rose Williams, Steve Byers, Ann Pirvu
4x15 Blood in the Water
Mary’s life hangs in the balance — Childbirth threatens to take Mary’s life, which leaves her and her unborn child’s safety in jeopardy. Elizabeth discovers that someone in her inner circle was the cause of the death of someone close to her.
Director: Charles Binamé · Writers: Drew Lindo, Wendy Riss · Starring: Nick Slater, Rose Williams, Ann Pirvu
4x16 All It Cost Her Season Finale
In the series finale, Mary changes the course of history with a decision she makes, and her perilous move for survival causes her to have a stunning realization. Meanwhile, Elizabeth steadies herself for war and becomes the instigator in Mary's demise.
Directing: Holly Dale · Writing: Laurie McCarthy, April Blair · Starring: Toby Regbo, Nick Slater, Rose Williams, Steve Byers
Season 4 Cast
Celina SindenGreer16 episodes
Craig ParkerStéphane Narcisse16 episodes
Jonathan GoadJohn Knox16 episodes
Rachel SkarstenElizabeth I of England16 episodes
Ben GeurensGideon Blackburn16 episodes
Daniel MatmorOliver16 episodes
Ann PirvuNicole9 episodes
Nick SlaterHenri de Valois7 episodes
Claire HunterEmily Knox6 episodes
Steve ByersArchduke Ferdinand5 episodes
Christy BruceMotherEpisode 1
Kyle GatehousePrince MagnusEpisode 1
Rebecca LiddiardMargot de ValoisEpisode 1
Clint ButlerVillager #1Episode 1All Seasons
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Season 32015 · 18 ep. · Where to Watch Season 4 of Reign
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Reign Season 4 Have?
Reign Season 4 has 16 episodes.
When Did Reign Season 4 Premiere?
It premiered on February 10, 2017.
Where to Watch Reign Season 4
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).