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Reign

2013 – 2017Show4 seasons78 episodesTV-14

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic547.8Rotten Tomatoes86%83%

A deeply romantic, intriguing drama series about history and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 78 episodes · best: S1E22 "Slaughter of Innocence" 8.4

Episodes

7.8
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7.8
7.6

Story

Love is the most dangerous subject.

Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.

Feels like

  • Historical Romance Drama
  • Royal Court Intrigue
  • Youthful Passion
  • Political Maneuvering
  • Visually Lavish
  • Teen-Oriented Soap Opera
  • Costume Drama
  • Power Struggles
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Period Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 88 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Fred Gerber, Deborah Chow, Norma Bailey
Written by
Wendy Riss, Laurie McCarthy, Drew Lindo
Produced by
Thom J. Pretak, Alan McCullough

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Facts

October 17, 2013 · June 16, 2017 · Ended

First aired
October 17, 2013
Last aired
June 16, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 78 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
31 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Strong Family Resemblance, Not Even Bothering with the Accent, Anachronism Stew +9

  • Strong Family Resemblance
  • Not Even Bothering with the Accent
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Gorn
  • Mercy Kill
  • Gambit Pile Up
  • Pet the Dog
  • Beta Couple
  • Wham Line
  • Revealing Cover-Up
  • Evil Matriarch
  • Horrible Judge of Character

12 of 118 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Reign?"

Questions about Reign

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Reign?

PrimeThe CW

In the United States, Reign streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The CW. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Reign worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 54).

Is Reign okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, sexual content, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Reign?

55 h

About 55 hours: 78 episodes in 4 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2017.

Is Reign good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Reign use?

Strong Family ResemblanceNot Even Bothering with the AccentAnachronism StewGornMercy KillGambit Pile UpPet the DogBeta CoupleWham LineRevealing Cover-UpEvil MatriarchHorrible Judge of Characterand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 tropes for it, including Strong Family Resemblance, Not Even Bothering with the Accent, and Anachronism Stew.