It’s that time of series cancellations again. Not only has the latest Star Wars cancellation just been announced on Disney+, but Amazon’s streaming service Prime has also canceled its latest fantasy series after one season. The fact that the cheeky historical reinterpretation of slain British queens told a love story with animal transformations didn’t help My Lady Jane much. The fans who were committed to the series when it launched less than two months ago are now up in arms.
Fantasy series My Lady Jane canceled after season 1 and fans are not amused
Based on the novel of the same name * by the authors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows, My Lady Jane took its inspiration from Bridgerton and its alternative history: The historically authentic figure of Lady Jane Grey (Emily Bader), cousin of King Edward, is married against her will to Lord Guilford Dudley (Edward Bluemel) in the 16th century. However, her unexpected claim to the throne does not cost her her life in the Amazon series like it did in her real-life role model. Instead, in the fantasy series, she fights for the rights of her marginalized subjects, who are treated with hostility because they can transform into animals.
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Fantasy love: My Lady Jane and her husband
After eight 50-minute episodes, My Lady Jane reached Amazon Prime * at the end of season 1, when Jane was able to save her shape-shifting husband from death. But the real battle to regain the English throne was still ahead of them. The fact that the series was cancelled this Cliffhanger pointing to season 2 forever unfinished is not well received by fantasy fans, as the reactions on social media show:
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My Lady Jane hat Deserves better!
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Cancelling My Lady Jane is such a misstep! I can’t think of any new series that would could overcome poor marketing so quickly and inspired so much loyalty and lively conversation among the audience. So much magic and fun. She deserves more!
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My Lady Jane was canceled after one season when the show wasn’t due to come out until June 2024? Amazon Prime, if we can get you! Why can’t we have anything good? The series had everything: drama, romance, fantasy, comedy, gorgeous costumes and main characters with insane chemistry!
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My Lady Jane ist better than Bridgerton. But you are not ready for this conversation yet.
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Someone needs to start a petition to save My Lady Jane. This was one of the best series on Amazon Prime Video! Cast and crew deserve better!
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A other streaming service must please save My Lady Jane! I need them both back!
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