Why won’t there be a My Lady Jane season 2?
The historical reinvention has been axed in a blow to fans.
In a disappointing turn of events for fans, My Lady Jane has been axed at Prime Video after just one season.
The cancellation news comes shortly after season 1 landed on the streamer in June and earned widespread acclaim.
Based on the popular novel by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton and Cynthia Hand, the historical fantasy series offers an imaginative retelling of the life of Lady Jane Grey, a Tudor noblewoman who briefly claimed the English and Irish throne in 1553 – a move that earned her the nickname the 'Nine-Day Queen'.
The show's cast includes Emily Bader as Lady Jane Grey and Edward Bluemel as her husband, Lord Guildford Dudley.
Wondering why there won't be a second instalment? Read on for everything you need to know.
Why won’t there be a My Lady Jane season 2?
Despite receiving a positive from critics and fans alike, the show’s viewing figures weren’t anything special, with the series failing to make an appearance on Nielsen’s Top 10 weekly streaming rankings upon its release.
The show's low viewership numbers were a key factor in Prime Video's decision to axe the series, according to Deadline, who first reported the cancellation news.
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The show's axing will come as a huge disappointment to fans, especially considering the recent hints at a second instalment and the first season's cliffhanger ending, which saw Jane narrowly escape execution and left viewers eager to see how the next chapter of her story would unfold.
Speaking about a potential season 2, series creator Gemma Burgess recently told Entertainment Weekly: "If we are fortunate enough to get a season 2, then we are going to be exploring all of them growing up and moving on and figuring out how to survive in the world where Jane is free, but the kingdom is not.
"Because Mary's still on the throne. There's a lot more work to do before things are right."
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Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.
