: Despite the ominous vision, the jousting tournament proceeds during the wedding celebrations for their son, Francis, and Mary, Queen of Scots.

: 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

In Season 1, Episode 6 of The Serpent Queen , titled the tension between Catherine de' Medici's prophetic visions and her calculated political moves reaches a tragic climax. Plot Summary: "The Last Joust"

: 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.

: 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.

The episode revolves around a premonition Catherine has of King Henry II dying in a jousting accident while wearing her green colors.

: In the present day, Catherine continues to gaslight her servant, Rahima, who is currently imprisoned and begins to fear that Catherine is truly evil for potentially orchestrating her husband's death. Critical Analysis and Highlights