'Reign' Season 2 Release Date, Spoilers, CW Start Time: Premiere Episode Synopsis Revealed
Loyal subjects of the hit historical fiction TV series "Reign" is now set to return for its second season with premiere episode entitled "The Plague" which will air this coming Thursday, Oct. 2, at 9 p.m. on The CW.
"The new King and Queen of France, Francis (Toby Regbo) and Mary (Adelaide Kane), are plummeted into chaos after the Black Plague ravages the land and creeps inside the castle, threatening lives and the stability of their new rule. Francis finds himself on the wrong side of the quarantined gates, with Lola (Anna Popplewell), as they try to make their way back to safety," the official synopsis reads.
"New and murderous foes are introduced as nobles grasp for power, pressuring Mary -- and Catherine (Megan Follows) -- even as the death count rises. Meanwhile, Kenna (Caitlin Stasey) and Bash (Torrance Coombs) find themselves separated; Kenna's life endangered as she risks all to save their young ward," it continued.
"Greer (Celina Sinden) is forced to watch Leith (Jonathan Keltz) move on with a new love and is shocked to realize he's involved with her fiancé's daughter. Fred Gerber directed the episode written by Laurie McCarthy," the summary concluded.
Somewhat infamous for its bold sensual statements, reports indicated that season 2 of "Reign" will feature more "sex and nudity" when the show hit the small screen this fall.
"I spent a lot of the first three episodes naked," lead star Adelaide Kane told She Knows. "I think if they ever stop having sex and sharing a bed, there is trouble on the horizon."
The statement was also duly confirmed by executive producer Laurie McCarthy, who also spoke with the website.
