Reign
Reign

Reign

2017TV ShowEndedEnglish

Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.

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IMDb7.4/10
Metacritic52/100
Google Users83%
Director: Laurie McCarthyGenres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

Reign tells the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, from her arrival in France as a young woman to her marriage to the Dauphin Francis. The series chronicles her political maneuvering, romantic entanglements, and struggles for power in the French court. It also delves into the lives of her ladies-in-waiting and the complex relationships within the royal court.

Critical Reception

Reign received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its costumes, production design, and the performances of its lead cast. However, it was also criticized for its historical inaccuracies and melodrama. Audiences, particularly younger viewers, generally responded well to the show's romantic storylines and dramatic plot twists.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lavish costumes and set design.
  • Noted for its engaging romantic plotlines and dramatic flair.
  • Criticized for significant deviations from historical accuracy.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed Reign, appreciating its dramatic storylines, romantic elements, and the performances of the cast. The show's visual appeal and escapist nature were frequently highlighted as positive aspects.

Fun Fact

Although the show is set in 16th-century Scotland and France, it was filmed primarily in Toronto, Canada, with sets designed to evoke the grandeur of European castles and courts.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This is a terribly sterile, unsexy and over-scripted series rescued - at times - by Megan Follows as the manipulative Catherine de Medici but otherwise having little to recommend it to anyone. Based, very loosely, on the early life of Mary,...