Desperate Romantics

The boys need to step up a gear, so they set out to find a muse to inspire their best work yet; cue Fred Walters, an aspiring young journalist and longtime fan of the boys.

Millais sets to work on a masterpiece for art critic John Ruskin; Hunt is in turmoil.

As his new patron, John Ruskin insists on Millais painting his young wife Effie.

Returning from the Holy Land, Hunt asks Annie to marry him, unaware she has seduced Fred.

Ruskin threatens to end his support unless Rossetti and Lizzie calm down and focus on art.

Rossetti and Lizzie return from their honeymoon; Hunt proposes to Annie Miller.