Ep 13. Coup de Grace

As Queen Mary faces an uncertain future in Scotland, she desperately scrambles to find allies to prevent England from taking over her kingdom. Her most trusted advisor, the Earl of Bothwell, has been captured and tortured by the English and Mary fears that she may be next. Meanwhile, in France, Catherine de' Medici schemes to find a way to regain power and secure the future of her family.

As tensions rise between the two queens, Mary's brother James returns to Scotland with a plan to overthrow her. With the help of Lord Darnley, he hopes to take the throne for himself and align with England. Mary must rely on her wit and strength to outmaneuver her enemies and save her crown.

As the episode unfolds, alliances are formed and broken, loyalties are tested, and lives are put on the line. Mary must make difficult choices in order to protect her kingdom, and her own life may be in jeopardy. With time running out and the pressure mounting, Mary must find a way to secure her reign and prevent her enemies from taking advantage of her vulnerability.

"Coup de Grace" is a tense and dramatic episode that highlights the political intrigue and complex relationships of the show's characters. As the fourth season draws to a close, the stakes are higher than ever and the future of Scotland hangs in the balance. Mary must stay vigilant and remain one step ahead of her enemies if she hopes to emerge victorious.