Catherine Takes Revenge on "All Saints Day" in the Season 2 Finale of 'The Serpent Queen'

The Season 2 finale of The Serpent Queen begins with Princess Margot throwing a major tantrum after hearing that she is to marry her cousin, Henri of Navarre, as her brother, King Charles, dodges the flying furniture and attempts to calm her down. Once free, Charles tackles his mother and tells her that since he’s converted to Protestantism, Margot and Henri’s marriage is unnecessary. But Catherine disagrees, claiming the wedding is the only way to end the civil war. Catherine tells Charles he is dying, and his conversion won’t matter for much longer. Charles responds that he may be dying but is resolute and suggests she entertain herself elsewhere.

Margot: “Run me a bath!”

Antoinette de Guise and her son Francois reconsider their tactics to bring their family to power. He seems tired of the fight and suggests that they should send Antoine away, out of the reach of the Catholic League, and that Annette should retire from the court. But Antoinette is not giving up just yet on the original plan and instructs Francois to write Margot a letter suggesting a private meeting so he can seduce her. Once word is out, Margot will be damaged goods, the marriage to Henri will not occur, and as Margot’s husband, Francois will take the throne. Rahima intercepts Francois’s letter to Margot and shows it to Catherine, who shrugs it off.