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Reign S4E12 — The Shakedown

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Reign•Season 4•Episode 12

The Shakedown

7.5/10 · 223 votesMay 12, 201742 min

Ranked #14 of 16 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

After a tragic earthquake hits Scotland, Mary must face John Knox amidst claims that she isn't coming to the aid of her people. Elizabeth takes drastic measures after she is discovered with Gideon, while Charles makes a decision that backfires.

Directed byNorma Bailey

Written byPatricia Carr, Lara Olsen

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Adelaide Kane

Adelaide Kane

Mary Stuart

Will Kemp

Will Kemp

Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley

Dan Jeannotte

Dan Jeannotte

James Stuart

Megan Follows

Megan Follows

Catherine de' Medici

Celina Sinden

Celina Sinden

Greer

Craig Parker

Craig Parker

Stéphane Narcisse

Jonathan Goad

Jonathan Goad

John Knox

Rachel Skarsten

Rachel Skarsten

Elizabeth I of England

Spencer MacPherson

Spencer MacPherson

Charles IX of France

Ben Geurens

Ben Geurens

Gideon Blackburn

Daniel Matmor

Daniel Matmor

Oliver

Manolo Cardona

Manolo Cardona

Príncipe Thomás de Portugal

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Norma Bailey

Norma Bailey

Director

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Patricia Carr

Writer

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Lara Olsen

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Shakedown" is episode 12 of Reign season 4. It scored 7.5/10 from 223 votes, ranking #14 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Norma Bailey and written by Patricia Carr, Lara Olsen, it aired on May 12, 2017.

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