The Serpent Queen - Season 1eps6 Site

The political tension between the Catholic Guise family and the Protestant-leaning Bourbons reaches a breaking point. Catherine continues to play both sides to ensure her children's inheritance remains secure.

As Henry lies dying, the power dynamic shifts instantly. Diane de Poitiers is immediately sidelined by Catherine, who finally seizes the opportunity to take control of the court. The episode ends with the realization that the "Serpent Queen" is no longer just a survivor, but the most powerful person in France. The Serpent Queen - Season 1Eps6

Against Catherine’s pleas, Henry enters the lists to joust against Gabriel de Montgomery. In a horrific sequence that mirrors Catherine's visions: The lances shatter upon impact. The political tension between the Catholic Guise family