If you’ve already finished watching ‘Bridgerton’ and your heart is crying out for another romantic story, then Prime Video’s ‘My Lady Jane’ is for you. If you like this type of plots full of romance, with touches of intrigue and charming characters, you will be hooked on this series.
Based on the novel of the same name and written by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows, ‘My Lady Jane’ features a plot that defies historical convention.
Set in an alternate version of the events of the English royal dynasty of the Tudors, the story revolves around Lady Jane Grey, who was actually Queen of England for a short time before she was executed.
In this reinterpretation, Jane does not face her tragic destiny, but rather is involved in a struggle for power and survival.
The drama tells the story of a teenage girl who is forced to marry a stranger and whose life takes an unexpected turn after the death of her cousin, King Edward VI, as she is next in line to the throne.
Things start to turn bad for her when, in addition to taking on the responsibilities of her new position, she has to deal with Maria A, the rightful heir to the crown.
“My Lady Jane”, besides mixing historical and fictional events, combines humor, action and romance, the perfect ingredients to keep you hooked on the story.
Who stars in ‘My Lady Jane’?
Emily Bader, who plays Lady Jane Grey, is joined by Edward Bluemel who plays Guildford Dudley and Jordan Peters as King Edward, actors who bring this historical drama to life.
The series, created by Gemma Burgess and co-produced by Meredith Glynn, is directed by Jamie Babbit, known for her work on “Only Murders in the Building” starring Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short.
Who was Jane Grey?
Jane Grey, known historically as Joan I of England, was a controversial figure whose short reign and tragic end made her an icon of English history.
Regarded as one of the most intelligent and cultured women of her time, she reigned for 9 days and during her short tenure faced a political dispute over who would be the final heir to the throne of a destabilized England.
However, the pleasure did not last long, she fell victim to the ambition of those closest to her and was beheaded.
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