In , Season 1, Episode 4, titled " A New Era ," the narrative jumps ahead 15 years, depicting a major shift in power and family dynamics at the French court. While some sources link the title "Year of the Horse" to other series like Syfy's Happy! , this episode of The Serpent Queen focuses on King Francis's fatal riding accident and Catherine鈥檚 struggle to secure her place in a changing court. Plot Summary