Set in 16th-century England, My Lady Jane is Prime Video’s historical-comedy series that reimagines the life of Lady Jane Grey, the Nine-Days Queen. The story begins when Lady Jane Grey (Emily Bader) unexpectedly ascends the throne after the mysterious death of King Edward VI (Jordan Peters). While Princess Mary (Kate O’Flynn) has long coveted the crown, Jane’s sudden succession makes her a target. Adding complexity to her position, Jane is recently married to Lord Guildford Dudley (Edward Bluemel), which further complicates her duties as queen.
Jane’s Struggle Against Mary’s Coup Exposes Ethian Secrets and Sparks Imprisonment
In this reimagined world, Ethians are magical creatures capable of transforming into animals, despised by humans known as Verities. Jane’s marriage to Guildford, an Ethian, is considered a grave sin. As queen, Jane attempts to mediate between Ethians and Verities to prevent conflict, but Princess Mary, alongside the Duke of Norfolk (Will Keen) and Lord Seymour (Dominic Cooper), orchestrates a coup that undermines her efforts.
Emily Bader as Lady Jane Grey and Edward Bluemel as Lord Guildford Dudley (My Lady Jane/Amazon Prime)Mary eventually seizes the throne and intends to execute Jane. Influenced by Norfolk and Seymour, Mary holds a public trial to prove Jane’s guilt. Initially, Jane appears to have support, with her cousin Bess defending her succession. However, Guildford’s secret Ethian identity is revealed through his groom Rupert, proving Jane’s crime of marrying an Ethian. Jane is imprisoned in the Tower of London, while Guildford is taken to Seymour’s secret zoo for captivity and experiments.
Jane and Guildford’s Desperate Struggle Leads to Miraculous Escape and Unexpected Revelations
Jane’s mother, Lady Frances Grey (Anna Chancellor), tries to negotiate Jane’s safety by asking her to denounce Ethianism, but Mary refuses to spare her daughter. Meanwhile, the supposedly dead Edward is revealed to be alive, hidden with his Ethian lover Fitz (Joe Klocek). Edward appeals to the Ethians for help, promising to right past wrongs against them. Jane, imprisoned and desperate, concocts a poison to assassinate Mary, but her plan fails, and Guildford’s escape attempt ends in a duel with Seymour.
On the day of Jane’s execution, animals intervene at the crucial moment, preventing her death. With help from her friend Susanna (Máiréad Tyers) and Archer (Michael Workeye), Jane avoids the executioner’s axe. However, Guildford remains trapped in flames until his transformation into his animal form, previously impossible for him, saves both him and Jane. Together, they escape, marking a triumphant moment for the couple against Mary’s regime.
Though Jane and Guildford survive, Mary remains queen, with recent events worsening her temperament. A revelation that Bess is an Ethian provides context for her actions against Mary. Meanwhile, Jane plans to remain in England to resist her sister’s oppressive rule, Guildford stays by her side, and Edward finds happiness with Fitz. The series ends on a mix of triumph and uncertainty, blending romance, political intrigue, and fantastical elements.
