Reign Timeline ( Real )

broadcast
October 17, 2013

Reign Premieres on The CW

The TV show Reign, a historical drama about Mary, Queen of Scots, premieres on The CW network.

broadcast
May 15, 2014

Reign Season 1 Finale

The first season of Reign concludes its run on The CW.

broadcast
May 8, 2014

Reign Renewed for Second Season

The CW announces the renewal of Reign for a second season.

broadcast
October 2, 2014

Reign Season 2 Premiere

The second season of Reign premieres on The CW.

broadcast
May 14, 2015

Reign Season 2 Finale

The second season of Reign concludes its run on The CW.

broadcast
May 6, 2015

Reign Renewed for Third Season

The CW announces the renewal of Reign for a third season.

broadcast
October 9, 2015

Reign Season 3 Premiere

The third season of Reign premieres on The CW.

broadcast
May 13, 2016

Reign Season 3 Finale

The third season of Reign concludes its run on The CW.

broadcast
June 2, 2016

Reign Renewed for Fourth and Final Season

The CW announces that Reign will return for a fourth and final season.

broadcast
February 10, 2017

Reign Season 4 Premiere

The fourth and final season of Reign premieres on The CW.

broadcast
June 16, 2017

Reign Series Finale

The final episode of Reign airs, concluding the series.

Reign Timeline ( Fictional )

arrival
1557

Mary Arrives in France

Mary, Queen of Scots, travels from Scotland to France to marry Prince Francis, beginning her life at the French court.

marriage
1557

Mary and Francis's Secret Marriage

Mary and Francis secretly marry, which causes political tension but solidifies her position as Queen of Scots and future Queen of France.

coronation
1559

Dauphin Francis Becomes King Francis II

Francis ascends to the French throne, making Mary Queen consort of France.

political_conflict
1560

Mary's Rivalry with Queen Elizabeth Intensifies

Political and personal tensions rise between Mary and Queen Elizabeth I of England due to competing claims and religious differences.

death
1560

Assassination of Francis II

King Francis II dies unexpectedly, leaving Mary a widow and destabilizing French-Scottish alliances.

departure
1561

Mary Returns to Scotland

After Francis's death, Mary returns to Scotland to reclaim her throne and face political turmoil.

betrayal
1559

The Betrayal of Nostradamus

Nostradamus is revealed to have betrayed the Queen, resulting in death and upheaval in the court.

conspiracy
1558

Conspiracy of the Guise Family

The powerful Guise family plots to control Mary and influence the French crown.