What Happens To Lady Jane Grey & Lord Guildford Dudley In My Lady Jane
My Lady Jane dropped eight episodes on Prime Video, and the show takes you on a wild ride before reaching its crazy ending. Based on the book by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows, My Lady Jane puts a new spin on the story of Jane Grey, England's first queen. In real life, Jane's reign was super short, but My Lady Jane cooks up a totally different story for her. With its hilarious narration and feminist vibes, it turns Jane into the complete opposite of a "damsel in distress."
Even though My Lady Jane messes with history, the show's version of Jane faces similar hurdles as her real-life counterpart. In the series' Tudor England, Catholics and Protestants are replaced by Ethians — humans who can turn into animals — and Verities, regular folks who think Ethians are evil. When Jane's forced to marry and take her seemingly dead cousin's throne, she finds herself dealing with the anger of those who tried to steal his crown. She also faces backlash for trying to bridge the gap between Ethians and Verities. This almost gets her beheaded, but My Lady Jane's ending saves her from that fate.
Who Sits On England's Throne At The End Of My Lady Jane Season 1?
Jane and Guildford escape the chopping block in My Lady Jane Season 1, but England's problems aren't over. Amazon hasn't said if they'll make a season 2 yet, but Queen Mary's still on the throne when My Lady Jane comes to a close. Jane and Guildford get away from Mary's wrath, but everyone who helped them escape is still at the castle. Mary and Lord Seymour haven't faced any consequences, and they still don't know King Edward's alive. Even though it seems likely Jane, Guildford, and Edward will take back the throne, My Lady Jane seems to be setting things up for a second season.
Kate O'Flynn does a fantastic job of making Queen Mary a real villain, so it would be awesome to see this alternative version of history take her down. There are also questions about who should be on the throne next. Edward seems ready to take it back, but he'll need to come up with a plan in case something like My Lady Jane happens again. He'll have his work cut out for him; he promised to make peace between the Ethians and Verities, which led to Jane getting kicked off the throne and almost executed in season 1.
Do The Ethians & Verities Make Peace After My Lady Jane
Another thing My Lady Jane Season 1 leaves hanging is the conflict between the Ethians and Verities. Edward convinces the Ethians to help him, and he promised to treat them better when he takes back the throne. However, that hasn't happened yet, so the division between Ethians and Verities is still going strong. The ending of My Lady Jane season 1 takes a small step towards peace, but it doesn't actually bring the two groups together. If My Lady Jane gets a second season, this will likely be one of the main stories the new episodes focus on.
Unfortunately, the fight that happens during Jane's execution will probably make things worse between the Ethians and Verities instead of fixing things. If Queen Mary stays in power, she'll probably retaliate against the group. Edward could also have trouble getting his throne back now that he's on the Ethians' side. They successfully rescue Jane in the season 1 finale, but it might come at a cost.
What Happens To Jane & Guildford's Families In The Amazon Series
My Lady Jane season 1's ending shows some satisfying moments from Jane and Guildford's families, but the show doesn't go too deep into what happens to them after the couple escapes. They all helped Jane and Guildford get away, so they could be labeled traitors. Jane's mom, Frances, talks her way out of some sticky situations in season 1, and she might just do it again. Frances and her daughters look like they're walking free in My Lady Jane's final moments, so hopefully, things stay that way.
Similarly, Lord Dudley and Stan both go back to the castle to save Guildford, and it's a heartwarming moment for their characters. Lord Dudley even tells the truth about Guildford killing his mother years ago — but he assures his son it's not his fault. Guildford's dad and brother try to mend their relationship with him. And even though they can't break Guildford out the first time, they help him and Jane escape later on. It's not clear what happens to Lord Dudley after this, but Stan seems to rekindle his Romance with Jane's mom.
How My Lady Jane's Conclusion Differs From The Book
Amazon's My Lady Jane changes a few things from the book, but the biggest difference is the ending. The book's ending shows Jane and Guildford joining forces with Edward and a woman named Grace — who seems to be replaced by Fitz in the TV show — to take back the throne. When they do, Edward decides he doesn't want to be king anymore. He gives the crown to his sister, Bess, which could still happen in the show. My Lady Jane season 2 might cover all of this, but season 1 takes a pause before the book's conclusion.
Jane also discovers she has Ethian powers in the book, and she learns to turn into a ferret. The My Lady Jane adaptation doesn't mention this, so it might change this part of the story forever. The Amazon series also leaves out Jane and Guildford training with Edward's grandmother, as well as Edward facing a bear to win over the Ethians. These things aren't super important to the main plot, and they probably won't be in another season.
The Real Meaning Of My Lady Jane Season 1's Ending Explained
The real meaning of My Lady Jane's ending is summed up by the narrator during the final scene of season 1: "True love really can conquer all... you know, ish." Jane and Guildford's story shows this, and it seems like several other characters are overcoming challenges with love too. But the cleverly added "ish" tells us the story isn't over yet. Even though Jane and Guildford have gotten past a lot of obstacles, there's still work to be done. Their love will probably be tested again, and the other relationships might face similar challenges if the show keeps going.
Luckily, My Lady Jane is all about taking control of your own story. That's why the book and TV show change Lady Jane Grey's history, giving the fictional version of her the ending she deserves. And that's a good reason to believe My Lady Jane's heroes will succeed in taking back the throne. If they don't, they'll keep trying, messing with fate until it works for them.
