The season is defined by the high-stakes chess match between (Adelaide Kane) and Elizabeth I (Rachel Skarsten).
: For the first time, the two queens actively attempt to assassinate each other. Reign - Season 4
: A "warm-hearted bad boy" and loyalist who eventually wins Mary's heart, though their connection leads to further political controversy. The season is defined by the high-stakes chess
: Mary gives birth to her son, the future King James, fulfilling a prophecy of a ruler who would eventually unite Scotland and England. 🏰 Chaos at the French Court : Mary gives birth to her son, the
: Mary looks to secure the English throne by marrying Lord Darnley, a nobleman with his own blood-claim to Elizabeth's crown.
As Mary establishes her court in Scotland, new figures emerge with "questionable moral compasses":
While Mary is away, Catherine de' Medici (Megan Follows) struggles to maintain control in France. Season 4 – Reign - Rotten Tomatoes