Ep 6. A Polite Kidnapping

The Spanish Princess season 1 episode 6, titled "A Polite Kidnapping," follows the aftermath of Catherine and Henry's argument over the latter's infidelity. While Henry and his men are out hunting, Catherine receives a letter from her mother, Isabella, informing her that Juana, Queen of Castile, has been declared insane, leaving her son Charles as the rightful heir to the throne. Isabella urges Catherine to use this opportunity to strengthen her position at court and secure her future as queen.

Catherine decides to travel to London to negotiate with Henry and secure a stronger position for herself. However, Henry, feeling guilty over his affair and the argument, sets up a "polite kidnapping" by instructing his men to intercept Catherine's entourage and escort her to his hunting lodge. There, he apologizes and offers her a deal: he will make her his queen if she agrees to let him continue having affairs. Catherine is torn between her love for Henry and her desire for power and respect.

Meanwhile, Lina, Catherine's lady-in-waiting, finds herself in a difficult predicament when her lover, Oviedo, reveals that he is a Jew and therefore forbidden from being with her. Lina must decide whether to follow her heart or remain loyal to the Catholic church and her position at court.

The episode also explores the dynamics between the other characters, particularly Margaret Beaufort, who feels threatened by Catherine's growing influence and schemes to undermine her. With tensions rising and alliances shifting, Catherine must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics to secure her position and ensure her future as queen.

Overall, "A Polite Kidnapping" is a tense and dramatic episode that delves deeper into the characters' motivations and desires. It sets the stage for future conflict and shows the lengths to which characters will go to achieve their goals.