In Episode 6 of The Serpent Queen , titled Catherine de Medici's long-standing visions of her husband's death finally come to a head as the Valois court descends into chaos . The Prophecy Unfolds
Mary begins to exert more influence, further complicating Catherine’s position as she realizes her daughter-in-law is a formidable and ruthless opponent. The Serpent Queen - Season 1Eps6
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. In Episode 6 of The Serpent Queen ,
A large splinter from Montgomery’s lance pierces Henry’s helmet, entering his eye and reaching his brain. Catherine continues to play both sides to ensure
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.