re-watching S1--Mary

I know because they had 23 episodes the writers had to stretch out the ridiculous love story between Mary and her peep squeak royal husband Francis. After the first episode, the historian in me just roll my eyes and try to enjoy the drama. It was annoying with..... if she married Francis she will be the death of him .. I cant married you unless I know it's right for Fronce .. I need to save Francis so I'm gonna married his brother who I know likes me very much (even though I know he does not that want the crown and people are going to want to kill him)
anyway... as soon as it was safe to marry Francis.. Bash who? She did not even look guilty for what she put Bash through.. they all act like that the whole thing was his plan, even though Nostrodomus started this whole bullcrap and he could not even see a clear picture. Mary and co. looks like asswipes. for Bash-- looks, mannered, intelligent, bravery-- the actor that they chose to play Bash comes off more likable and convincing than the actor they chose for Francis... you fail me yet again CW 😒