Reign
Love is the most dangerous subject.
Created by Laurie McCarthy, Stephanie Sengupta
On The CW
A lush, romantic historical drama centered on Mary, Queen of Scots navigating court intrigue, dangerous alliances, and passionate relationships in 16th-century France.
Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.
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Where to watch
- StreamPrime Video
- FreeThe CW
- BuyGoogle Play Movies, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is Reign scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Reign sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is Reign violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Does Reign leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Reign easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Reign, and what each one shares →
Like Reign
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Reign
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Reign, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Reign, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Reign, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
