My Lady Jane is not your average period drama.

By all accounts life in Tudor era England was a bit of a hard knock. 

Various plagues like tuberculosis ravaged the country, infant mortality rates were shockingly high, women's life expectancy was well below men and personal hygiene wasn't exactly a priority for people.

Despite the rather unsavoury living conditions it was also a period of great change with King Henry VII and his six wives the talk of town before Elizabeth I took over the reign. It was a time of great religious turmoil, war and the development of society that moved away from medieval practices.

There were many key figures that came to notoriety during this period however, there is one woman who has often sparked plenty of intrigue and mystique after becoming the Queen of England for only nine days before her death. At just 17 years old she was executed at Tower Green after being deemed a threat and was charged with High Treason.

It's a fascinating story with twists, turns, betrayal and drama which of course why it's the perfect material for Prime Video's latest series called My Lady Jane.

What Is My Lady Jane about?

This series isn't your average period drama, no no My Lady Jane is following in the footsteps of shows like The Great by giving a bit of a modern narrative to a historical setting which in turn makes for some really fun viewing.

Based on the bestselling YA novel by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows, My Lady Jane gives a cheeky insight into the series of events that lead up to Jane Grey's nine day reign over England.

Edward Bluemel and Emily Bader in My Lady Jane. Image: Prime Video.

My Lady Jane puts a feminist spin to the history books by reimagining Jane's trajectory by placing her as the heroine who thwarts of enemies, falls in love with a dashing young fellow and of course saves the kingdom.

So often stories of yesteryear are etched in misogyny so we're all for rewriting the script with a big eff you to the patriarchy. 

Who are the stars of My Lady Jane?

American actress Emily Bader plays Lady Jane in one of her first ever lead roles. Despite this being her big breakthrough it's more than likely you wouldn't seen her popping up in various series and movies since 2016 including Charmed, Fresh Kills and Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin.

Starring alongside Bader as her love interest Lord Guildford Dudley is Edward Bluemel who may look familiar from your days binging him on the hit series Killing Eve.

Elsewhere in the cast you have Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia!) playing Lord Seymour, Jordan Peters playing King Edward and the formidable Rob Brydon (Gavin & Stacey) as Lord Dudley.

Jordan Peters starring in My Lady Jane. Image: Prime Video.

Is there a trailer for My Lady Jane?

Take a look at the trailer for the Prime Video series My Lady Jane. It's high-octane, high fun and very, very funny. 

My Lady Jane is now streaming on Prime Video.

Feature Image: Prime Video.