Ann Pirvu

Mary pursues her quest for justice as she launches a counter-attack on her conspirators, and Elizabeth suffers a major setback that turns her world upside down.

Mary and Darnley are at odds as their plan to seize England is put into action, Elizabeth is conflicted about her feelings for Gideon, and Catherine's son Henri tries to claim the throne from Charles.

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.

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

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.