Ann Pirvu

Mary ponders ways to take over the English throne, Elizabeth struggles to find an appropriate suitor to marry, and James gets caught up in a scheme orchestrated by John Knox.

A terrible tragedy pushes Mary and Darnley apart; Elizabeth is asked to support an expedition to the New World.

Mary struggles to survive childbirth, and Elizabeth discovers that someone in her inner circle caused the death of someone close to her.

Mary's perilous move for her survival makes her realise that perhaps she is not the only one who may not survive. Elizabeth steadies herself for war and realises she and Mary might be more similar than either thought.

Darnley and John Knox try to strip Mary of her throne. Elizabeth must banish Gideon from court at the request of her future husband, while Charles takes a bold stance against his brother Henri.

After a tragic earthquake hits Scotland, Mary faces 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, and Charles makes a decision that backfires.