Ep. 16: Richard and Buckingham pursue a majority-rule strategy to seize the throne while Hastings plans a service for Edward V.
Aired on May 1, 2022
Richard and Buckingham execute a maneuver based on majority rule to claim the throne, causing increased suffering for Catesby. Catesby has been attempting to protect Richard while simultaneously serving Hastings, raising questions about his true allegiance. Concurrently, Hastings and the Queen Mother organize a service for King Edward V. If this service proceeds, it will publicize and strengthen Elizabeth's power, thereby pushing Richard into a position of inferiority. The narrative focuses on the political maneuvering and the resulting tensions among the key figures as they navigate their conflicting loyalties and strategic positions within the court.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Richard faces inner turmoil while Edward celebrates and George maneuvers for power.
- Ep. 13 · Richard and Buckingham frame George for sorcery and plot his death while King Edward's health declines
- Ep. 14 · Richard orders Buckingham to kill George while framing the Woodvilles for the murder.
- Ep. 15 · Richard confronts fate and betrayal amid political turmoil and hidden secrets.
- Ep. 16 · Richard and Buckingham pursue a majority-rule strategy to seize the throne while Hastings plans a service for Edward V.
- Ep. 17 · Richard and Buckingham stage a play to counter Cecily's agitation against his claim to the throne.
- Ep. 18 · Anne and Catesby attend a masquerade to uncover Richard's secret at The Devil's Paradise banquet.
- Ep. 19 · Richard Recalls His Past With Henry VI As Buckingham Allies With the King
- Ep. 20 · Rumors question Richard's legitimacy as Edward V escapes the Tower of London