#1
S1E6
What Cannot Be Cured
Both Elizabeth and Somerset face the consequences of Thomas’ actions, while Mary finds that she is the only family member that the king can now trust.
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#2
S1E8
To Death We Must Stoop
With the king sick, court fears he will be succeeded by one of his sisters, but which sister?
#3
S1E4
Lighten Our Darkness
Having been sent away from Catherine and Thomas' household, Elizabeth is amongst strangers in the house of Kat's brother-in-law Antony Denny, and terrified of anyone finding out her secrets from Chelsea Place.
#4
To Laugh, to Lie, to Flatter, to Face
S1E7
#5
Either Learn or Be Silent
S1E3
#6
Necessity Compels Me to Plague You
S1E5
#7
Keep Your Knife Bright
S1E1
#8
You Cannot Keep the Birds from Flying Over Your Head
S1E2
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Christmas at court, and a controversial masque leaves Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary at odds. Elizabeth finds herself in the middle as Mary demands she come live with her.
#7
Keep Your Knife Bright
S1E1
#6
Necessity Compels Me to Plague You
S1E5
#5
Either Learn or Be Silent
S1E3
#4
To Laugh, to Lie, to Flatter, to Face
S1E7
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