| Succession | |
| Season 3, Episode 11 | |
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| Air date | April 25, 2016 |
| Written by | April Blair |
| Directed by | Charles Binamé |
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- "Show people you are worthy of the post you hold, and no one will remember how you rose to it."
- —Sebastian
Synopsis[]
Mary, Elizabeth and Catherine Must Decide Who They Can Trust
Mary must find a powerful suitor to align herself with as Charles' impending Coronation looms. Lola stumbles upon the identity of Elizabeth's poisoner, while Catherine becomes a new kind of victim for the castle's serial killer.
Plot[]
While on duty, a rat catcher unearths a human corpse in the castle catacombs.
Preparations for Charles' coronation are in full force, with Queen Catherine in charge of them. Just as Lord Fluret, Catherine's accountant, is bemoaning the cost of it all, the butcher lets them know that the piglets for the feast await slaughter. Lord Fluret points out how unnecessarily extravagant it is, but the butcher likes it as he enjoys the squeal of a pig. Christophe overhears their encounter.
Mary is strolling with her advisor. Word of John Knox and his influence in Scotland tilting to Protestantism has reacher her. Knox hates women and would much rather have a man on the throne. But there is a way to push back against Knox - a strong marriage alliance, which Mary hopes to secure with Eric of Sweden.
Quotes[]
Sebastian: Show people you are worthy of the post you hold, and no one will remember how you rose to it.
Sebastian: The butcher still insists on his innocence.
Queen Catherine: As all men do before they swing.
Queen Mary: I will not be chased out of my country before I've even returned.
Queen Mary: I will fight fire with fire.
Queen Mary: I am a queen and a fighter, and a woman who will stop at nothing to save Scotland.
Gideon Blackburn: The day may come when we, you and I, find ourselves facing off against each other across a battlefield. What would you do then?
Queen Mary: I will be forced to strike you down.
Notes[]
- King Francis, Lord Dudley, Princess Claude, Duke Boinel and Mary Tudor, John Knox and Marie de Guise were all mentioned, but do not appear.
- Edinburgh, Scotland and The Vatican are both mentioned.
- Edinburgh, Scotland made its first appearance.
- Queen Mary revisited the idea of marrying King Eric of Sweden. [1]
- Lord William was revealed to have been in love with Queen Elizabeth the whole time, and is the one who forced her abortion. [2]
- Queen Catherine and Queen Mary both mention King Francis' Coronation. [3]
- Christophe was revealed to be the killer. He blackmailed Catherine after she found out. [2]
- King Charles' Coronation took place.
Death Toll [4][5] [6]
- 1 Peasant
- 1 Noble
- Lord Fluret
- The Butcher
Trivia[]
- The episode trailer was released on January 25, 2016.
- Celina Sinden, Jonathan Keltz, Rose Williams and Charlie Carrick were all credited, but do not appear.
Historical Notes[]
- Eric XIV of Sweden is indeed King, and was crowned on 29 June 1561.
- William Cecil was considered the most important minister during Elizabeth's reign. He served her until his death in 1598, after which his son took up the position.
- John Knox was a Scottish clergyman, theologian, and writer who was a leader of the Protestant Reformation. He was born in 1513 and lived to be 59. In 1564 he married Margaret Stewart, a distant relative of Mary, Queen of Scots.
- Storming the gates of Edinburgh Castle would be a foolish move as it is a war castle. Royalty stayed at Hollyrood Castle 1 mile down when visiting Edinburgh, Scotland.
- King Charles' coronation took place on 15 May 1561.
Gallery[]
| Official Pictures from each episode, and an additional 50 pictures gallery is available here. |
Characters[]
- Credit Order
| Actor | Character | |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Kane | Queen Mary | |
| Megan Follows | Queen Catherine | |
| Rachel Skarsten | Queen Elizabeth | |
| Torrance Coombs | Sebastian | |
| Anna Popplewell | Lady Lola | |
| Craig Parker | Lord Narcisse | |
| Ben Geurens | Gideon Blackburn | |
| Guest Staring | ||
| Nathaniel Middleton | Christophe | |
| Giles Panton | Lord Cunningham | |
| Christopher Jacot | The Butcher | |
| Tom Everett Scott | William Cecil | |
| Cameos | ||
| Spencer MacPherson | King Charles | |
| Keith Dinicol | Lord Fluret | |
| Josh Cruddas | Rat Chatcher | |
| Marie Syrgiannis | Governess | |
| Sofie Holland | Alice | |
| Macy Drouin | Agatha Blackburn | |
| Character debut | |
| Speaking debut | |
| Episode debut |
Video[]
Reign Succession Trailer The CW
Reign Succession Scene The CW