Reign (2013)
Kernel Score: 90% · 865 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2013-10-17
Seasons: 4 · 78 episodes
Where to watch Reign
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: The CW
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.
Reign parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Reign is a historical drama about political and sexual intrigue in the 16th-century French royal court.
- Violence & scariness: Some — As a historical royal drama, some court conflict and political violence is implied by the setting and genre.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — The show is built around sexual and political intrigue at court, per the overview and reviews describing romantic scheming.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Adelaide Kane as Mary Stuart
- Will Kemp as Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley
- Dan Jeannotte as James Stuart
- Megan Follows as Catherine de' Medici
- Celina Sinden as Greer
- Craig Parker as Stéphane Narcisse
- Jonathan Goad as John Knox
- Rachel Skarsten as Elizabeth I of England
- Spencer MacPherson as Charles IX of France
- Ben Geurens as Gideon Blackburn
Reign FAQ
Is Reign good?
Reign has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 865 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Reign?
In the US you can stream Reign on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on The CW and buy it from Prime Video, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Reign OK for kids?
Reign is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Reign is a historical drama about political and sexual intrigue in the 16th-century French royal court.
What shows are like Reign?
If you liked Reign, try Versailles, The Crown, The Tudors and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.