This week, we see less Sister Edith and more Elizabeth, which is a welcome change to what many find overly sympathetic portrayals of Mary, Queen of Scots. Elizabeth, brilliantly played by Minnie Driver, is depicted as someone uninterested in motherhood and focused solely on power, particularly taking over France. This portrayal contrasts starkly with the usual narratives and sheds light on a more ambitious and empowered version of Elizabeth I.
Elizabeth's interactions with Catherine de' Medici create a dynamic that feels entirely fictional yet compelling, bringing a playful, fanfic-like quality to the political intrigue. The stakes of marrying Charles for peace are underscored by Cardinal de Guise's loyalties being questioned, highlighting the tension between personal beliefs and political alliances.
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