Catherine: “We all enjoy a vacation
from reality… occasionally.”
I struggle to understand what this episode was about. Suddenly Reign traveled to fairy tale land and
became even more unrealistic and… do we really have time for this?
Everyone was in a dreamy state until the reality shuttered it into
pieces.
Mary’s desire to get married in a magic forest to a man she is attracted
to and hopes to love… I understand she wants to get some sort of happiness out
of this political marriage, but come on! Mary switches back from ruthless ruler
to a naive girl so quickly it’s unsettling; at this point in story especially. So
when she is faced with the reality she broke down in tears like little girl.
Come on!
When Darnley said ‘no’ to his former love of his life, I was surprised
and proud for his commitment and character growth. Of course, that only lasted
a second or two before he screwed up and dove into the romantic love affair
well aware of the cost. Of course, he was found out.
The most intriguing part of all this mess was that we have finally met Lord
Bothwell. And what a handsome actor they found for that role. Despite of what
might or might not have happened in real life, the sparks were flying between
Mary and him from the get go. That is what chemistry looks like.
Elizabeth went above and beyond to make those last few days of Agatha’s life a
fairy tale. She dressed her up as Queen, gave her royal carriage, and most
importantly comforted her the way her father couldn’t. Her death was the
hardest reality of all. It also brought Gideon and Elizabeth even closer
together. It does look like that was the goal, but I just don’t see these two
together. There isn’t a single spark between them. That was the opposite of
chemistry.
James might be jealous, but he cares about Mary and is capable of giving
a good advice. Narcisse could be a sleazy bastard but he also gives a good
counsel. Yet, it was Elizabeth who shined as a ruler in this episode, because
even though her ambassador was stupid and incompetent, and wisdom came from a
dying girl, she was able to make the right decision and not act out of
childhood fears. Bravo!
And in France…
well there, the fairy tale of Charles living in the farm as a commoner quickly
turned into farce of him becoming protestant. I’m getting really tired of this
sub-plot. The only plus was that we got rid off Leesa.
Historical bits
King Charles did try peace approach
before the big massacre, but he was never a protestant.
Some observations
So, the
English Ambassador WAS behind the assassination attempt in the last episode. I
thought he is too soft for that.
Respect to James for keeping Darnley’s secret; but then again, I do still
think he is a ‘Loyal Watchman’
Darnley
took James’ horse. That is just not cool.
Wardrobe department
The “Best Dress of the week”
Award goes to Elizabeth and Mary.
Green works.
The “Worst Dress of the week”
Award goes to Leesa and Catherine.
Gray (or whatever that color
is) doesn’t.
Memorable Quotes:
Narcisse: “We
have a problem.”
Catherine:
“If you're referring to the fact that Charles hasn't been seen in weeks and he
gave his crown to a peasant, we don't have a "problem," Narcisse. We
have a disaster.”
Charles: “Being
king of France
is a duty I was born to. I accept who I am and I will not abdicate.”
Narcisse: “Spoken
like France's
one true king.”
Leesa: “Or
a well-coached puppet.”
Catherine:
“Charles is young. It's probably just a phase.”
Leesa: “Protestantism
is not a phase. It is a disease, and Spain is the cure.”
She is so full of it, glad she’s gone.
Sol’s rating: just barely, barely a 3.
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