My Lady Jane Is A Great Historical Romance Show To Watch If You Love Bridgerton
My Lady Jane has a lot in common with Bridgerton, with their primary shared characteristic being that both shows are Historical Romances. However, there is much more to My Lady Jane, and it is certainly worth the attention - the show has a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes for an excellent reason. Its approach to its characters and how it used its setting to support their journeys is not unlike the approach Bridgerton has taken.
Besides both shows being historical romances, My Lady Jane and Bridgerton share many similar qualities. Both shows take place during different periods—Bridgerton is in the Regency era, while My Lady Jane is in the 1600s—but they are both set in Britain. The two narratives are close to the British Crown although in different ways. Furthermore, My Lady Jane's romance between Jane and Guildford is an enemies-to-lovers story, similar to Anthony and Kate's romance. Jane and Guildford rival the Bridgerton romances with its high stakes, electrifying chemistry, and compelling narrative.
My Lady Jane's Rotten Tomatoes Score Beats All 3 Seasons Of Bridgerton
Bridgerton seasons 1 and 3 received 87% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes on the critics, and Bridgerton season 2 fared less with 77%. My Lady Jane beats all three seasons of Bridgerton with a remarkable 91% from Rotten Tomatoes critics. Even the audience scores for My Lady Jane are higher. Rotten Tomatoes audiences gave Bridgerton season 1 70%, season 2 received 73%, and season 3 ties with My Lady Jane at 76%. The consensus seems to be that My Lady Jane is better than Bridgerton (at least according to Rotten Tomatoes.)
But perhaps the most exciting aspect of My Lady Jane is that it completely rewrites British history. Jane is no longer simply known as the Nine Days' Queen, raising the stakes and creating a world of possibilities for a potential season 2.
My Lady Jane Has A Better Narrative Than Bridgerton
My Lady Jane does not have the issues that Bridgerton does, which include distracting side plots and obstacles that drag out too much in the main narrative. My Lady Jane also has a fantastical element with the Ethians and Verities, possibly a narrative parallel to Protestants and Catholics. But perhaps the most exciting aspect of My Lady Jane is that it completely rewrites British history. Jane is no longer simply known as the Nine Days' Queen, raising the stakes and creating a world of possibilities for a potential season 2.
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.
A Different Kind of Historical Romance
My Lady Jane is a great option for those who are looking for a new historical romance to watch while waiting for Bridgerton season 4. It is a well-made show with a compelling story and engaging characters. The show is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
While Bridgerton focuses on the Regency era in London, My Lady Jane takes place in the 16th Century during the reign of King Edward VI. It also features a more complex and nuanced look at the politics and social structures of the time. Although My Lady Jane is not a Bridgerton spinoff, it can help fill the void left by the break between seasons.
