Gird your loins for the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey, the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then beheaded, back in good ol’ 1553. Actually... f*ck that. We’re retelling history the way it should have happened: the damsel in distress saves herself. This is an epic tale of true love and high adventure set in an alt-universe of action, history, fantasy, comedy, romance, and rompy-pompy. Buckle up.

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My Lady Jane (2024)

Love. Treason. Death?

★ 7.5/10 June 27, 2024 1 season

ComedyDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Creator: Gemma Burgess

Gird your loins for the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey, the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then beheaded, back in good ol’ 1553. Actually... f*ck that. We’re retelling history the way it should have happened: the damsel in distress saves herself. This is an epic tale of true love and high adventure set in an alt-universe of action, history, fantasy, comedy, romance, and rompy-pompy. Buckle up.

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Creators

Gemma Burgess Gemma Burgess

Cast

Emily Bader Emily Bader Lady Jane Grey Edward Bluemel Edward Bluemel Lord Guildford Dudley Anna Chancellor Anna Chancellor Lady Frances Grey Rob Brydon Rob Brydon Lord Dudley Kate O'Flynn Kate O'Flynn Princess Mary Henry Ashton Henry Ashton Lord Stan Dudley Oliver Chris Oliver Chris Narrator (voice) Dominic Cooper Dominic Cooper Lord Seymour Robyn Betteridge Robyn Betteridge Margaret Grey Isabella Brownson Isabella Brownson Katherine Grey

User Reviews (1)

watchnrant
watchnrant December 26, 2024
★ 8/10

_My Lady Jane_ is a defiant breath of fresh air in the world of historical fantasy, embracing its bonkers nature with unapologetic enthusiasm. This series takes the rulebook of realism, tosses it out the window, and instead opts for a wild ride that blends history, fantasy, and romance into one delightful package. The show doesn’t just flirt with the boundaries of reality; it gleefully dances right past them, making a Black man the King of England and introducing shapeshifters as part of the social fabric. This bold move pays off beautifully, inviting viewers to suspend disbelief and simply enjoy the ride. What sets _My Lady Jane_ apart is not just its entertainment value but its sharp wit. The protagonists are a joy to follow, with Jane and her fellow female characters serving as the true heart of the show. Jane herself is fantastic—her earnestness is both endearing and occasiona…