Queen Catherine blackmails Aylee, forcing her to spy on Mary and report back on her secrets.
Bash finds himself in danger after being accused by heretics of interfering with a sacred blood rite in the woods.
The episode marks a significant shift in the Mary-Francis-Bash love triangle as Mary begins to see Bash as a genuine alternative to the often-burdened Francis. Viewer Resources [S1E5] A Chill in the Air
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The Rotten Tomatoes episode guide highlights Catherine's calculated use of Olivia to maintain her grip on the crown. Queen Catherine blackmails Aylee, forcing her to spy
For a list of songs featured in the episode, including those played during the Harvest Festival, check the Reign CW Wiki . Reign: Season 1, Episode 5 | Rotten Tomatoes
The episode reinforces the "chill in the air" through the mysterious and dangerous pagan rituals occurring in the surrounding woods. Viewer Resources You can watch the episode on
Francis’s former lover, Olivia, arrives at the castle after escaping a terrifying encounter in the woods. Her return is orchestrated by Queen Catherine to drive a wedge between Mary and Francis.