Fair rating?Snakes in the Garden
When Simon, an English envoy, tells Mary that the English are aware of her fragile engagement to Francis, Mary and Francis put on a show to protect their alliance. Meanwhile, when Queen Catherine learns that someone who knows about her plot to destroy Mary is still alive, she stops at nothing to make sure they are silenced for good.
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#7In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#63All-timeof 78 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 5.8
2013First airedOctober 24, 2013
Guest stars
Peter DaCunhaas Charles IX of France
Katie Bolandas Clarissa
Katy Grabstasas Sarah
Luke Robertsas Simon WestbrookAshley Charlesas Colin McPhailVanessa Carteras Madeleine
Anthony Ulcas Guard
Michael Bradleyas Catherine's Servant
Thomas Mitchellas Robert
Rayisa Kondrackias Servant GirlAnn Greenas Queen's Attendant
Eric Frankas Robert
Sara Sue Valleeas Noble
Crew
Matthew HastingsDirectorLaurie McCarthyWriter
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