The: Serpent Queen - Season 1eps6

A large splinter from Montgomery’s lance pierces Henry’s helmet, entering his eye and reaching his brain.

The political tension between the Catholic Guise family and the Protestant-leaning Bourbons reaches a breaking point. Catherine continues to play both sides to ensure her children's inheritance remains secure. The Serpent Queen - Season 1Eps6

Against Catherine’s pleas, Henry enters the lists to joust against Gabriel de Montgomery. In a horrific sequence that mirrors Catherine's visions: The lances shatter upon impact. A large splinter from Montgomery’s lance pierces Henry’s

The King is carried off the field, mortally wounded, leaving the throne in a state of immediate crisis. Against Catherine’s pleas, Henry enters the lists to

As Henry lies dying, the power dynamic shifts instantly. Diane de Poitiers is immediately sidelined by Catherine, who finally seizes the opportunity to take control of the court. The episode ends with the realization that the "Serpent Queen" is no longer just a survivor, but the most powerful person in France.