My Queen Jane

Lady Jane Grey + Blue

Since the news that Amazon Prime fumbled the bag to epic proportions by not renewing My Lady Jane for a second season ruined everyone’s lives, critics and fans alike have written many eloquent words about what an insane decision it is. Even George R. R. Martin is baffled. But my mother raised a mouthy daughter, so my sentiments won’t be quite so delicately expressed.

This is just one more example of an infuriating trend that television fans have been upset by for a long time. Namely, shows not being given a fighting chance before they’re put out to pasture. Many people are just now beginning to find this gem of a series, which makes sense because it only came out a few months ago, and that’s an incredibly normal amount of time for something new to start putting down its roots.    

Chapter 14 Jane:

What else could a queen possibly want in her chambers? A large mirror, to make the room appear bigger? A golden stand to rest your crown upon each night? [...] A loom? Paintings? A spinning wheel? A chair for knitting in?

"Father, don't be daft." Gifford approached, a tall shadow against the twilight sky. "What my wife desires — and what you should have guessed, had you paid attention — is bookcases. And books, of course, to fill them. Not more decorations or useless items. She wants books."

Episode 01x08 God Save the Queen:

What should we do with the rest of our lives?