10 TV shows to watch if you liked My Lady Jane

A still from My Lady Jane (Image via Prime Video)
A still from My Lady Jane (Image via Prime Video)

Released just over two weeks ago, My Lady Jane has taken the internet by storm, and fans are eagerly waiting for a second season. The series spans over eight episodes and reimagines the life of Lady Jane Grey (played by Emily Bader), also known as the "Nine Days Queen", and shows her life after she's unexpectedly crowned the Queen of England.

Available to stream on Prime Video, the series beautifully blends history, humor and an elements of fantasy and has had fans craving for more. If you're one of those people who loved My Lady Jane and are eagerly waiting for a second season, here are 10 shows that could be next on your binge-watch list.

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Fleabag, Bridgerton, The Greats, and more - 10 shows to watch if you loved My Lady Jane

1) Fleabag

A still from Fleabag (Image via Prime Video)
A still from Fleabag (Image via Prime Video)

Fleabag, starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the titular role, follows the life of a tragedy-struck woman who navigates her life and love through London. This British comic series has the kind of dry humor that will keep you hooked, as Fleabag inevitably ends up making mistakes that drive people away from her.

The series also has an interesting element in its frequent breaking of the fourth wall - instead of opening up to the people around her, Fleabag opens up to the audience, looking up to them as her own therapist, revealing her deepest secrets.


2) The Great

A still from The Great (Image via Youtube/@Hulu)
A still from The Great (Image via Youtube/@Hulu)

Like My Lady Jane, The Great is set in an alternative 18th century and follows the story of Catherine, who travels to Russia to get married to the Emperor. However, after their marriage, she realizes how incompetent he's as a ruler due to his foolish nature.

The series explores how Catherine plans and plots to overthrow the incompetent Emperor, Peter, and bring to light a new Russia. The show is full of dark comedy and brings together several genres to keep its audience hooked till the end. However, don't expect a fulfilling ending, as the show got cancelled midway.


3) Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

A still from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Image via Netflix)
A still from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Image via Netflix)

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story follows Charlotte, who is forced into a marriage with King George of England.

After she arrives in London, her life, although initially seeming to be perfect, takes an unfortunate turn, as she's stuck in a foreign land with a husband who doesn't seem to care much for her and a cunning mother in law who is bent on making life difficult for her.

Although the original show Bridgerton has gained far more popularity, equal attention should also be given to Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, as it ticks all the boxes for fans of My Lady Jane - a fictional retelling of British Royals, a couple that leaves you rooting for them. Everything about this srries will keep fans on the edge of their seats.


4) Renegade Nell

A still from Renegade Nell (Image via Disney+)
A still from Renegade Nell (Image via Disney+)

If you loved the fantasy element of My Lady Jane, Renegade Nell is the show for you.

Renegade Nell stars Derry Girls' Louisa Harlans, who portrays the character of Nelly Jackson, a fugitive framed for murder. Although she's deemed to be the most feared person in Britain, she's guided by Billy Blind, a magical spirit, to fulfil her destiny.


5) Harlots

Eloise Smyth as Lucy Wells in Harlots (Image via Hulu)
Eloise Smyth as Lucy Wells in Harlots (Image via Hulu)

Harlots explores the life of Margaret Wells, a mother and the owner of a brothel in 18th century London. While she struggles to fulfil both roles, more trouble comes her way, as her business comes under fire due to a rival madam.

Harlots follows Margaret Wells' journey as she's forced to fight to protect her brothel, often having to choose between her business and her family as well.


6) Why Women Kill

A still from Why Women Kill (Image via Youtube/Paramount Plus)
A still from Why Women Kill (Image via Youtube/Paramount Plus)

Why Women Kill follows the story of three women who live in the same house in three different decades. However, apart from their house, they also have another thing in common - being in marriages with men who cheat on their wives.

Although the story has a heavy theme, Why Women Kill deals with the theme in a humorous manner. It doesn't glorify murder but simply portrays what a person can do when they are pushed to their limits.


7) Upstart Crow

David Mitchell as Will (Image via BBC)
David Mitchell as Will (Image via BBC)

If you loved My Lady Jane's approach of taking elements from real history and blending it with fantasy, Upstart Crow could be the next show you binge watch. Upstart Crow follows the life of William Shakespeare, played by David Mitchell, in ordinary sitcom situations.

The humorous storyline, combined with David Mitchell's impeccable comic timing makes Upstart Crow an extremely enjoyable watch for all My Lady Jane fans.

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8) Another Period

A still from Another Period (Image via Prime Video)
A still from Another Period (Image via Prime Video)

If My Lady Jane met Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the result would be Another Period.

A satirical spoof of shows like Downton Abbey, Another period follows the story of the Bellacourts, a family that's almost disgustingly rich and obsessed with things like money, sex, drugs and socializing.

Beyond the outlandish situations the show presents to its audience, it also hints at and satirizes upper class privilege.


9) Dickinson

Hailee Steinfield in Dickinson (Image via AppleTV+)
Hailee Steinfield in Dickinson (Image via AppleTV+)

Like Upstart Crow, Dickinson follows the life of a revered poet, Emily Dickinson, as she navigates life and womanhood in the 19th century.

Dickinson is a fun and charming show about a woman filled with controversial opinions and thoughts, trying to make a mark as a poet in a society that constantly restricts her, defying her family and their expectations along the way too.


10) The Serpent Queen

A still from The Serpent Queen (Image via STARZ)
A still from The Serpent Queen (Image via STARZ)

One of the few non comedic shows on this list, The Serpent Queen follows the story of Catherine de Medici as she grows from an Italian orphan into the Queen of France.

Although she's trapped in a loveless marriage, Catherine's intelligence helps her in her political endeavor and transcend into the powerful Queen of France.


There has been no announcement about the second season of My Lady Jane yet, so fans of the series can watch these 10 shows while they wait for an announcement.

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