[s2e21] The Siege -

In "[S2E21] The Siege," the penultimate episode of second season, the tension between duty and desire reaches a breaking point as Prince Condé’s betrayal forces Mary and Francis to unite against a literal and metaphorical invasion. Episode Overview

To reassert her dominance over Narcisse after his dalliance with Lola, Catherine serves him a "gift": a gourmet dinner that she later reveals was made from his beloved stallion. [S2E21] The Siege

Mary and Francis must set aside their personal grievances to confront the extent of Condé’s betrayal. It is revealed that Condé, backed by Queen Elizabeth, seeks the French throne. In "[S2E21] The Siege," the penultimate episode of

Bash and Francis lead a defense against Renaude , a mercenary who switched sides after Elizabeth took his son hostage. Bash successfully stabs Renaude, temporarily breaking the momentum of the assault. It is revealed that Condé, backed by Queen