Another Girl, Another Planet – The episode opens with Lord Guildford Dudley (Edward Bluemel) watching Lord Seymour (Dominic Cooper) remove Queen Jane’s (Emily Bader) crown and hand it to Princess Mary (Kate O’Flynn). Placing the crown on her head, Mary tells Jane that she lost. A short time later, Queen Mary takes her throne for the first time and speaks to her court. She orders Jane to be beheaded. Lady Katherine Grey (Isabella Brownson) muffles her cries with her hand. Kingsland guard escort Jane to her home where she will remain until her execution. At the Palace, Mary forgives Princess Bess (Abbie Hern) but will behead her if she betrays her again. In her own way, Lady Frances Grey (Anna Chancellor) assures Katherine and Lady Margaret Grey (Robyn Betteridge) that everything will be okay.
King Edward (Jordan Peters) arrives at the Palace only to be belittled by two Yeoman gate guards (Louis Emerick, Chi Lewis-Parry). He tells them that Mary poisoned him and now has her eyes set on Jane. The guards accuse him of committing treason. Seeing Seymour emerge from the Palace, Fitz (Joe Klocek) urges the guards to ignore Edward because he recently thought he was the Holy Roman emperor. Edward reluctantly takes Fitz’s advice. Elsewhere, Kitty (Fanta Barrie) informs Jane that Katherine, Margaret, and Frances are detained at the Palace. Elsewhere, Frances pleads for Jane’s life to be spared. Refusing to budge, Mary says Margaret will be one of her ladies in waiting. Seymour claims Margaret warned them of Jane’s plan to have them arrested. Mary attributes Margaret to her being the Queen, not awaiting execution. A short time later, Frances scolds Margaret for betraying Jane. Margaret claims to have been angry when she told them.
At supper, Mary proposes a toast to Jane’s impending execution. Lord Norfolk (Will Keen) warns her that executing Jane without due process would lead to rioting. He says Jane’s views about the Ethians are gaining in popularity. Seymour agrees with Norfolk. Mary calls for a trial. Bess suggests a pardon and expulsion. Mary vows to annihilate all Ethians and Jane’s supporters. Petunia (Tallulah Greive) morphs into a dog before attacking Mary with a knife. A mere cup saves Mary’s life. Mary orders the Kingsland guards to kill Petunia when she hears Bess urging Petunia to run. As Petunia races up the steps, Mary calls Bess a traitor and disowns her but refuses to kill her because she is needed to show loyalty. A guard escorts Bess away.
Lord Dudley (Rob Brydon) and Lord Stan Dudley (Henry Ashton) are in hiding. Guildford asks for Dudley’s help in saving Jane. Dudley reminds him of the 10k soldiers and Kingsland guards surrounding the Kingdom. Guildford blames him for Jane’s situation and insists he helps save her. Dudley refuses to budge. Guildford angrily leaves alone. Elsewhere, Jane receives a dress from Mary for her trial. She immediately starts preparing.
At a pub, Fitz and Edward are waiting on their drinks when an intoxicated Tim (Oliver Cudbill) approaches the bar. Moe (James Eeles) refuses to give him another pint. Tim morphs into a bat and runs directly into a wall. Fitz claims to know someone who may be able to help Edward gain access to the Palace. Elsewhere, Guildford sneaks into Jane’s room. She kisses him before recalling how he left her. He apologizes and asks for her forgiveness. Fearing for her family’s lives, she refuses to flee. When he offers to stay, she warns that Mary will kill him if she finds out he is an Ethian. They make love. A short time later, she apologizes about his mother. He blames himself and views his Ethianism as a “curse.” She promises to think of him during her trial. He starts to tell her something when a guard unlocks the door. While Jane lures the guard to look at the moon, Guildford escapes. At a pub, Fitz and Edward are talking when Charles (Christian Patterson) arrives. Thrilled, Edward embraces him and says Fitz rescued him. Charles reluctantly admits to being an Ethian. Edward asks for his help in saving Jane.
Frances enters a chamber to find Mary and Margaret sitting on their thrones, wearing identical dresses. Mary appoints Frances as her Groom of the Stool – a service that would require Frances to clean Mary’s butt and inspect her pooh. Margaret suggested it. Frances thanks Mary. Elsewhere, Stan informs Dudley of his plan to help Guildford save Jane. Dudley warns him against it. Stan admits to not being a good brother and accuses Dudley of mistreating Guildford. Dudley reluctantly agrees to help.
Jane arrives at the Palace for her trial. She assures Mary that she will not break her. Norfolk says if Jane is found guilty of treason, she will be executed. Rising from her throne, Mary claps loudly. Outside, Edward is disappointed when he learns Fitz will not help him save Jane. Fitz refuses to put his life at risk to save someone that he doesn’t know. Norfolk holds up a document that “Jane the Queen” signed abolishing Division Law. He suggests dragging her through the streets to the gallows where she will be hung. Jane says it was her duty to follow Edward’s order. Reminding them of how they addressed her as their queen and if she is a traitor, they are as well. Mary claims the will was forged. Bess swears on her life that Edward named Jane his successor. Irate, Mary orders her to shut up. When she describes Jane as “loyal” and “good,” the room fills with applause and cheers. Jane is cheered as she is escorted from the room. Once alone in a chamber, Jane finds herself face-to-face with Edward. They embrace.
Norfolk suggests sending Jane north. Mary would rather die than let Jane live. After skipping the trial, Seymour offers her a piece of information in exchange for her hand in marriage. She agrees. In another chamber, Jane warns Edward against presenting himself to the Privy Council because everyone believes he is dead. He says Mary will kill her but agrees to let her do as she pleases. She urges him to assemble an army. He considers aligning himself with Scotland to take Mary down. A short time later, Jane is found not guilty of treason.
Edward ignores Fitz who is waiting for him outside the Palace. Fitz tells him that his sister is in the Palace Zoo. He claims to have considered trading Edward for his sister but he couldn’t go through with it. Edward kisses him. Fitz kisses him back. Jane’s restraints are removed. Rupert (Steward Scudamore) is brought into the room. Seymour says he is Guildford’s groom. Rupert says Guildford is Ethian. Seymour accuses Jane of knowing Guildford was an Ethian when she married him. Jane is accused of violating Division Law which holds a death penalty. Frances pleads with Jane to deny the claim. Guildford, the horse, is escorted into the room. Jane pleads with them to leave Guildford alone. As the sun goes down, he changes into a horse. The episode ends.
My Lady Jane Review
Jane proves her innocence in a court of law, with Bess’ help. Thanks to Fitz, Edward returns to the Palace. Jane urges him to assemble an army to take down Mary. He considers an alliance with the Scottish. Fearing for Guildford’s life, Rupert tells Seymour that he is an Ethian. After being found not guilty of treason, Jane is now facing the death penalty for violating Division Law.
Edward and Fitz are smitten with each other. Margaret betrays her family and builds an alliance with Mary. Stan is adamant about helping Guildford. Dudley reluctantly agrees to stand with them. The episode deserves a 5.8 out of 10.
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