[s2e3] The Good Traitor [ Trusted Source ]

King Louis and the royal physicians insist on outdated treatments like leeches. Fearing for the baby's life, Constance takes a massive risk by "kidnapping" the Dauphin to treat him with a steam remedy.

While imprisoned, Porthos and Samara bond over their shared background, as both are of North African ("Moorish") descent—a rare moment in the series that directly addresses Porthos’ heritage . [S2E3] The Good Traitor

The Musketeers eventually orchestrate a second rescue. To prevent the lethal formula from falling into the wrong hands (and to save his daughter), Tariq sacrifices himself by detonating the gunpowder, destroying the Spanish agents and the formula along with them. 👑 Subplot: The Dauphin’s Illness King Louis and the royal physicians insist on

Parallel to the action, the (the King's infant son) falls dangerously ill. The Musketeers eventually orchestrate a second rescue

The initial attempt goes poorly when Aramis is momentarily distracted by the cries of a baby, reminding him of his own secret son. This lapse allows the Spanish to capture Porthos along with Samara.

A former Spanish general, , approaches the French court with a dangerous offer: he will hand over the formula for a devastatingly powerful new gunpowder if the Musketeers rescue his daughter, Samara , from Spanish agents.

Queen Anne walks in on King Louis and Milady de Winter in an intimate moment, deepening the rift in the royal marriage.