In a turn of events mirroring the historical reign of the real Jane Grey, the series ‘My Lady Jane’ experienced a brief rule on Amazon Prime Video.
The period drama, a unique blend of romance and alternate-world fantasy, has been discontinued by Amazon’s Prime Video. The decision to cancel the show came roughly seven weeks post the release of all eight episodes of its debut and unfortunately, final season.
‘My Lady Jane’, an adaptation of a novel penned by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows, transports viewers to 16th century England. In this alternate universe, humans and shape-shifters coexist, with the latter possessing the ability to morph into either humans or animals. Emily Bader’s character, Jane Grey, is a Verity – an ordinary human. However, her sympathy towards the oppressed shape-shifters, known as Ethians, is set to cause a stir within the ruling class as she ascends to power.
The cast of ‘My Lady Jane’ is a stellar ensemble featuring Edward Bluemel, Rob Brydon, Dominic Cooper, Anna Chancellor, Jordan Peters, Kate O’Flynn, Henry Ashton, Jim Broadbent and Ollie Chris, who also serves as the narrator, alongside Emily Bader.
Despite its short-lived run, ‘My Lady Jane’ garnered mostly positive reviews from critics. Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter observed that although the series might not be as edgy or hilarious as it presumes to be, it still delivers plenty of entertainment over its eight-hour season. However, the series failed to resonate with the viewers on a larger scale. Prime Video does not disclose detailed ratings data for its shows, but ‘My Lady Jane’ did not manage to secure a spot in Nielsen’s top 10 streaming charts in the month following its release.
The series was the brainchild of Gemma Burgess, who also served as the co-showrunner along with Meredith Glynn. The executive production team included director Jamie Babbit, Sarah Bradshaw, and Laurie MacDonald, with Amazon MGM Studios producing the series.
The news of the show’s cancellation was first reported by Deadline.
FAQs
Who are the creators of ‘My Lady Jane’?
‘My Lady Jane’ is created by Gemma Burgess and based on a novel by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows.
What is the premise of ‘My Lady Jane’?
The show is set in a 16th century England where humans and shape-shifters coexist. The protagonist, Jane Grey, sympathizes with the oppressed shape-shifters, which stirs trouble as she rises to power.
Why was ‘My Lady Jane’ canceled?
While the exact reasons are not disclosed, the show did not manage to secure a spot in Nielsen’s top 10 streaming charts in the month following its release, indicating a lack of viewer engagement.
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