‘My Lady Jane’ Asks: ‘What if History Were Different? ‘
A delightful series that focuses on a short-lived queen in the 16th century Lady Jane Grey takes historical liberties in the name of reclamation as well as entertaining.
By Chris Vognar
Jun 28, 2024 09:04 AM
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Then He is able to add a term that is not popular and is “forget”: “[Expletive] that. What if the story was different? “
It’s the animated title (and it’s the mood) of “My Lady Jane,” which premiered on Prime Video on Thursday. A bit upbeat, happy and even a bit funny, this adaptation of”My Lady Jane” is a story about Jane Grey story plays like an R-rated version of “The Princess Bride,” with a range of characters, from “A Knight’s Tale” to the cult Britcom loved “Blackadder. “
This is the most recent in a series in recent years that showcase women with strength and determination who try to control their fate in the oppressive patriarchal society that ruled 16th – and 17th century Europe during a time that was caught between Middle Ages and the stirrings of modernity.
The show’s satire is based on the past however none is more hilarious as than “My Lady Jane.” Similar to Jane, the authentic Jane The main protagonist, played by Emily Bader, is an educated and confident young lady. Contrary from the true Jane her fantasy counterpart could also beat political and religious forces that are against her, with an unassuming confident smile and self-awareness. The cast is colorblind, as Edward VI (Jordan Peters) and his wife, Edward VI (Jordan Peters) and his sister, Bess (Abbie Hern) are Black due to the decision made by show’s creators to adapt the storyline from a book composed by Brodi Ashton Cynthia Hand and Jodi Meadows.
Yes! The show features human characters that transform into horses, dogs or snakes, in addition to various animals. (Those were not actual).
Producers of the show, Gemma Burgess and Meredith Glynn the show gave them an chance for them to rescue Jane from the curse of time and to have fun while doing it.