Summary
Prime Video just dropped a British comedy-drama series to rave reviews by critics, and it could be the perfect replacement TV show for anyone looking to fill the void left by Hulu’sThe Great. Upon release,The Greatsimilarly garnered high critical praise, and throughout its short three-season run, it maintained itself in favor, as corroborated by its overallRotten Tomatoesscore of 96%.The Greatcleverly reimagined the life and times of Empress Catherine the Great of Russia with a satirical and hilarious flair that made the series not only one to watch but seriously easy to binge.
Not to mention,The Greatwas perfectly cast, with Elle Fanning as the cunning Empress Catherine, Nicholas Hoult as the spoiled former ruler Peter III, and a complementary supporting ensemble including Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee, and Adam Godley. Yet, as much as the series had going for it,The Greatwas canceledin a shock decision that Hulu never confirmed the reason for but was likely due to inadequate viewership numbers.The Great’scancellation may never be forgiven by some avid fans, but it can be mitigatedby a new Prime Video series that shares a lot of commonalities.
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My Lady Jane
Cast
My Lady Jane is a Prime Video original series created by Gemma Burgess. The story is a “what if” style story of English royal history where King Henry VIII’s son Edward, Lady Jane Grey, and her husband Guildford all survive their real-life deaths. In the retelling of history, Jane Grey takes center stage, becoming queen and immediately finding herself facing nefarious villains.
Prime Video releasedMy Lady Janeon June 27, and it has already made big waves for itself. On top of earning a 90% critics approval rating onRotten Tomatoes(just six percentage points underThe Great’saverage score),My Lady Janehas already shot to the no. 2 spot on Prime Video’s top 10 TV shows in the U.S. today (viaFlix Patrol). All episodes of its first season are now available and follow the abruptly crowned Lady Jane Grey, who finds herself the target of enemies opposing her status as Queen of England.
The new seriesis adapted from Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows' bestselling historical young adult novel of the same name, the first of the book series known asThe Lady Janies.My Lady Jane’scastbrings the story to small screens with a naughty and, often, kooky edge, making for great laughs and scandalizing drama. Critics have praised howMy Lady Janehas brought Hand, Ashton, and Meadows' story to life, andit is exactly its premise that makesMy Lady Janethe perfect replacement series forThe Great.
Why My Lady Jane Will Appeal To Fans Of The Canceled Hulu Series
My Lady Jane Offers A Fun And Exuberant Alternate Account Of History
Just asThe Greatputs a unique spin on Catherine the Great’s story,My Lady Janedoes so with Lady Jane Grey.
The book and the new series are jam-packed with enough period drama, royal debauchery, and complicated power dynamics for anyThe Greatfan to appreciate. However,My Lady Jane’sclever alternate perspective of history will keepThe Greatfans hooked.My Lady Jane’sleading character is based on the real-life English noblewoman Lady Jane Grey, also known as Lady Jane Dudley or the “Nine Days' Queen,” who claimed the throne of England from July 10th to the 19th of 1553 before she was convicted of and executed for treason.
Lady Jane Grey was the great-granddaughter of Henry VII.
Just asThe Greatputs a unique spin on Catherine the Great’s story,My Lady Janedoes so with Lady Jane Grey. Instead of having her succumb to execution,My Lady Janegives Lady Jane Grey a second chance with witty revisionist storytelling through a feminist lensthat imagines that she lived the fun life filled with love and adventure any young woman such as herself deserved. IfThe Greatfans are looking for another cheeky anti-historical ride that tackles otherwise serious subjects,My Lady Janeis the surefire way to go.
The Great
A drastic departure from the true story, The Great tells the story of Catherine The Great, who went from being an outsider to the most powerful and longest-ruling woman in Russia’s history. But, after assuming the throne from a coup against her husband, she soon discovers enacting her form of liberation of the country will be a challenge - and she’ll have to fight everyone she knows to get it done.
