Diane de Poitiers continues her hold over Henri, even accompanying him to the front lines and influencing military strategy. Meanwhile, she continues consuming liquid gold as a beauty elixir, which historically contributed to her death.
Catherine discovers a treacherous letter suggesting a plot between Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I of England. Watch The Serpent Queen S01E05 WEBRip x264-ION10 1
While Henri is at war, Catherine faces a boycott from the Privy Council ; neither the Guises nor the Bourbons attend her first meeting. Diane de Poitiers continues her hold over Henri,
In episode 5 of , titled "The First Regency," King Henri departs to lead an army against the Holy Roman Empire, leaving Catherine in charge as Regent in his absence. This pivotal episode marks Catherine's first real taste of solo leadership while navigating a court full of enemies. Key Plot Points While Henri is at war, Catherine faces a
Tension at court boils over when Diane kills a Protestant man for speaking against her, an act for which Henri allows her to go unpunished. Where to Watch