Overview
- On Wednesday, multiple UK publications republished recommendation pieces promoting the CW drama Reign as essential viewing for fans of Bridgerton-style romantic ensemble shows.
- The series is a stylized retelling of Mary, Queen of Scots in the late 16th-century French court created by Stephanie Sengupta and Laurie McCarthy and ran four seasons from 2013 to 2017.
- Critics and longtime viewers quoted in the pieces praise the acting, writing, costume work and on-screen chemistry while noting the show takes broad liberties with historical fact.
- Audience reviews cited from Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb describe Reign as a 'masterpiece' and compare it to 'Gossip Girl meets Game of Thrones' for its mix of teen drama and political intrigue.
- All three articles point out that the show is currently available to stream or buy on Amazon Prime Video, a factor likely to drive renewed viewership and discovery among period-drama audiences.