The Best Show Most People Aren't Watching: Reign

I love history. However, even after countless classes and a degree later, it is - almost - impossible to be an expert in every single aspect of our complex and varied past. Therefore, I can easily say that I am no expert on French/Scottish history or of the reigns of Francis II and Mary, Queen of Scots. Thus, I have no idea exactly all the ways the television show Reign, airing Thursdays on the CW, are inaccurate. I know the big stuff: Sebastian (Bash), Francis' half brother did not exist. Francis and Mary were only married for less than two years. Mary's friends/ladies were all named Mary and did not have the varied back stories and personalities depicted on the show.  However, what's so great about Reign is that I don't care. The show captures something much more important; it gets to the root of what these characters would do and feel if transported back into Francis' French court. Yes, the clothes - though beautiful - are not historically accurate, but all the characters face the portrayed challenges and relationships as 16th century people not 21st century people, as it would have been so easy for the producers to do. Love triangles are not drawn out, people actually stay married, and one gets to watch the complicated chess match that is ruling a country.

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