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

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

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

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.