Ep 1. Three Queens, Two Tigers

Three Queens, Two Tigers is the first episode of season 3 of Reign, a historical drama series that follows the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. The episode opens with Mary's arrival at the French Court and the reunion with her husband King Francis. However, their happy reunion is short-lived as Mary discovers that Francis has been keeping secrets from her and her life is in danger.

The episode introduces two new characters, Princess Claude, Francis' sister who has returned to Court after being away for several years, and Narcisse, a wealthy and powerful nobleman who is not a fan of Mary and Francis' reign. Narcisse has his sights set on Claude and is determined to make her his wife, no matter what the cost.

Meanwhile, tensions are running high between England and France as Queen Elizabeth continues to plot against Mary and attempts to have her killed. But Mary is not one to go down without a fight and enlists the help of her loyal ladies-in-waiting to protect her and expose Elizabeth's treacherous ways.

The episode also delves deeper into the relationship between King Henry and his mistress, Lola, who is pregnant with his child. Henry is torn between his love for Lola and his duty to his wife Catherine, who has her own plans for the future of the French Court.

As the episode progresses, Mary finds herself in a dangerous situation as she tries to uncover the truth behind the plot against her life. She must rely on her strength and intelligence to navigate the dangerous political landscape of Court and protect herself and those she loves.

Overall, Three Queens, Two Tigers sets the stage for an action-packed season filled with political intrigue, unexpected twists, and the never-ending battle for power and love. The episode leaves viewers eager to see what fate has in store for Mary, Francis, and the rest of the Court as they navigate the dangerous world of royalty.