‘My Lady Jane’ Recap: ‘Another Girl, Another Planet’ & ‘God Save the Queen’ (Also Save ‘My Lady Jane’)

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Emily Bader as Lady Jane Grey in Episode 108 of ‘My Lady Jane’ – ‘God Save the Queen’. (Photo Courtesy of Jonathan Prime/Prime Video.)

​This article highlights the Series Finale of ‘My Lady Jane’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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One particular problem that is currently popping up in television that is frustrating fans to no end, is that great shows are being cancelled far too quickly in this day and age. And this is problematic because some genuinely incredible stories are disappearing from the airwaves. The kind that are bold, intelligent, and offer something refreshing and new, and that is why we are seeing so many petitions and #Save campaigns. To try and keep great stories alive and on the air, so they can accomplish their brave goals, and that is why today… we are going to be recapping the series finale of the now cancelled Prime Video series, My Lady Jane, in a vastly different manner.

Because if you’re reading this, you’re a fan that’s signed the #SaveMyLadyJane petition and you’re on another rewatch and you already know how season one ends, so we don’t need to rehash that in great detail, and if you haven’t watched it yet, go do so and come back, you’ll be glad you did. But because of the fact that so many reading this article, want more of the show, we need to instead discuss… the transformation of this show in its finale and why that finale means that this series needs more seasons and deserves a fresh start on another network if necessary. Because ‘Another Girl, Another Planet’ and ‘God Save the Queen’ is simply brilliant television, that turned out to be shockingly timely and showcased exactly what this series stands for and what it could be.

For Lady Jane’s fight to shut down the monarchy and create a country for all, while suffering evil untold from her own family… let us know that this story was less about fantasy and more about our modern world. Where women should be seen and heard and want to be but are shut down often by the patriarchy and old white men, and where marginalized individuals are seen as monsters or animals by closed-minded folks that let hate and a lack of knowledge guide their words and actions. And it is also a series… about how we fight that. Through the power of love since it does conquer all, through kindness since it can heal an ailing soul and through choice. The choice of being better. Of rising above the hate and the nonsense to be a beacon for others who also want there to be a better life for all.

Which makes this finale, so poignant and so powerful. Because the world now finds itself in Jane’s situation. Held captive by people who made poor choices in leadership and listened to their fearful rally cry and let that fear guide them into giving hate filled assholes too much power and too much control, and well… we definitely need a show that spotlights the fight against such tyranny. That lets us know that heroes are out there trying to do the right thing and make the world a better place. So, we have hope. So, we feel inspired to hold our heads high on the dark days ahead and well, that’s why this series deserves more seasons, and hopefully someone gives it the second chance it absolutely deserves. 

Because this one is special, and this one has relevancy and gravity, and it will never become overwhelming or scary thanks to the plucky humor and unique style it presents its stories with and well, that’s really all there is to say on the show itself, and all that remains, are thanks to the cast and crew for putting together a series that gently reels us into something powerful and thoughtful and of course… we have to reiterate that we genuinely hope that Prime Video gives this series another chance or that another streamer picks it up. Because this is refreshing and original content that deserves every chance to grow, and to help people during this trying time. By offering up a story that really does remind us that we can be better when we come together and stand tall against those who would do us harm, because that’s what bullies like them… simply cannot stand.

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