To change her family's fortunes, Mary Villiers convinces her son George to take action.

As Somerset puts George under pressure, Mary must find a way to persevere or risk losing everything.

Mary resorts to drastic measures to help her son impress the king. George attempts to stand out from the crowd.

Mary goes head-to-head with Lady Hatton, while George faces a daunting and dangerous trip to Scotland.

A crisis is triggered when Sir Walter Raleigh returns, driving a wedge between Mary, George and King James.

George risks everything as he navigates the affairs of the state, while Mary faces her own dire consequences.

George and Charles embark on a historical trip to Spain. Mary attempts one last throw of the dice to ensure absolute power.