: The "perilous political tennis match" between Catherine and Diane remains a central draw, with both women delivering high-stakes power moves as Henri's reign comes to an end. Subtitles and Availability The Serpent Queen (2022) – Recap Episodes 6, 7, & 8
: While the show depicts a dramatic joust at Mary's wedding, historians on Reddit note that the real Henry II was fatally injured during celebrations for the marriage of his daughter, Elizabeth, to Philip II of Spain.
: Haunted by her dream, Catherine consults her astrologer, Ruggeri, who warns that removing her rival, Diane de Poitiers, might require the heavy price of Henry's life.
: In a moment of vulnerability, Catherine encourages Henry to joust to reclaim his youth and asks him to wear her green sash, which contains one of Ruggeri’s charms. As she foresaw, Henry is struck in the eye—a horrific injury that ultimately leads to his death.
The episode revolves around a premonition Catherine has of King Henry II dying in a jousting accident while wearing her green colors.
: Reviewers at sites like Ready Steady Cut highlight how the show blends the supernatural with historical drama, leaving it ambiguous whether Catherine is a genuine practitioner of dark arts or simply a master manipulator of events.
: Despite the ominous vision, the jousting tournament proceeds during the wedding celebrations for their son, Francis, and Mary, Queen of Scots.