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Rising tensions between Catholics and Protestants become a central conflict, often resulting in brutal violence. While Season 1 focused on the "Frary" (Francis
Reign Season 2: Plagues, Politics, and a Kingdom Divided Season 2 of The CW’s historical drama Reign shifts from the romantic courtships of the series premiere to the heavy, often dark burdens of ruling a nation. Picking up immediately after the death of King Henry II, the season follows the ascent of and Mary (Adelaide Kane) as the new King and Queen of France. A Rule Born in Chaos Reign Season 2: Plagues, Politics, and a Kingdom
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