Most television interpretations of the Tudor period are fairly straightforward, showing at least a minimal pretense of trying to maintain historical accuracy. But "My Lady Jane" is different. Prime Video's historical fantasy comedy revolves around the life of England's most unlucky queen, Lady Jane Grey (Emily Bader), and stylishly and brilliantly subverts the conventions of period drama. In this revisionist (and fantastical) Tudor version, Jane may find a way to cheat her fate and survive.

With its cheeky storytelling and endearing performances from a talented ensemble cast, "My Lady Jane" is one of the most entertaining new shows in a long time. Once you've seen the first season, and if you're looking forward to the second season, here are a few more shows like "My Lady Jane."

"Becoming Elizabeth" is certainly a more accurate period piece about the Tudor era than "My Lady Jane". Despite its conventionality, however, it shares some similarities with its more quirky counterpart. Like Lady Jane Grey, young Elizabeth is in a precarious position at court. After the death of Henry VIII, she lost the protection of her temperamental father. She is caught between the whims of those who seek to use her position to gain power and those who are threatened by power and therefore wish to see her removed.

"Becoming Elizabeth," however, extends its gaze far beyond Elizabeth, the famous Tudor princess and eventual queen. Like "My Lady Jane," it also takes the time to offer an interpretation of one of the overlooked Tudor figures: Elizabeth's stepmother and Henry VIII's last wife, Catherine Parr. It is Catherine Parr, Elizabeth's stepmother and the last wife of Henry VIII. Often overshadowed by her predecessors, especially those who met a tragic end, Parr often comes across as a mild-mannered character, but it was that temperament that allowed her to survive Henry. In "Becoming Elizabeth," she portrays herself as a more interesting figure, a master manipulator.

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Does "The Good Omens" have anything to do with the Tudors? No. It is not a step behind the unbridled energy of "My Lady Jane". Of course. Based on the novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, "Good Omens" revolves around an angel and a devil (played by Michael Sheen and David Tennant, respectively).

Not only does the story have an eccentric charm reminiscent of "My Lady Jane" and sprinkled with similar fantasy elements, but it is also blessed with an irreverent narrator who brings character to the proceedings. The omniscient narrator in "Good Omens" is voiced by Frances McDormand as God, while in "My Lady Jane," Oliver Criss provides a witty rebuttal and occasionally quotes from the 90s classic "Clueless."

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If there is one thing "My Lady Jane" has not done once in its entire season, it is take itself seriously. "Galavant," starring Joshua Sasse, follows the heroic journey of the titular knight to recover the woman he loves after she is kidnapped by an evil king. It was a very silly film, inspired as much by Monty Python as by the classic King Arthur legend.

However, despite its many charms, "Galavant" struggled to find an audience and only ran for two seasons. A real shame, considering that the legendary Alan Menken had composed original music for the show. Let us hope that this short series is the only major feature that it does not share with "My Lady Jane."

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The Tudor England depicted by "My Lady Jane" is by no means typical. Similarly, "Merlin" incorporates elements of fantasy and interprets the Arthurian legend for YA audiences. Colin Morgan stars as the teenage Merlin, who has just arrived at court, far from the bright image that is common in these stories.

He has magical abilities, but must hide them because King Uther (Anthony Stewart Head) has banished all witches and wizards from the kingdom of Camelot. However, his powers come at the cost of possible persecution, but when he is paired with Prince Arthur (Bradley James), they become indispensable. Like the shape-shifting Ethian in My Lady Jane, he must hide his true self or risk losing everything.

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No, "Pushing Daisies" is not set in 1500s England. But it does feature a handsome, mischievous man with a curse that prevents him from seeing his full potential, and a brave heroine determined to help him find his way through his trials and tribulations. What's more, there is a simmering chemistry between the two leads that will be familiar to anyone who has seen "My Lady Jane."

In "Pushing Daisies," Lee Pace plays a uniquely gifted baker. This comes in handy when he, as an amateur police officer, tries to give people who have died under mysterious circumstances one last chance for closure, but not so much when he has to bring his childhood sweetheart (Anna Friel) back to life and avoid touching her lest he inadvertently kill her again! . Capriciousness and melancholy coexist, Pushing Daisies has the same cheerful energy that makes My Lady Jane so appealing.

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