My Lady Jane (2024)

Title: My Lady Jane
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 50 minutes
Release Date: June 27, 2024
Genre(s): Historical, Fantasy, Series
Production Co.: Parkes/MacDonald Image Nation
Creator: Gemma Burgess
Starring: Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel, Anna Chancellor


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who like fun.

What is this about?
History is rewritten to be more fantastical and fun and horny.

When would be a good time to watch this?
ASAP.

Where does it take place?
1553 London.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I've been interested in the books forever, but never got around to them.

How did I like this?
This is so much fun! It's not what I was expecting at all, in a great way! It's hilarious and exciting and horny! It's an all around amazing time!

Have you seen My Lady Jane? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Bridgerton - Season 3 (2024)

Title: Bridgerton - Season 3
Rating: TV-MA
Run Time: 1 hour
Release Date: May 16, 2024
Genre(s): Historical, Romance, Drama, Series
Production Co.: Shondaland
Creator: Chris Van Dusen
Starring: Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Ruth Gemmell


Who would I recommend this to?
Everyone.

What is this about?
Women stepping into their power!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now.

Where does it take place?
Mayfair, 1815.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because it's Bridgerton. Duh.

How did I like this?
This might be my favorite season? I was concerned at first, not because it was bad. But because there is SO MUCH going on. Several couples and multiple other side plots. It had me worried that they were rushing storylines because the show is in jeopardy? I'm hoping those worries are unfounded, because I need more! 

Have you seen Bridgerton? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story - Season 1 (2023)

Title: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Rating: TV-MA
Run Time: 1 hour
Release Date: May 4, 2023
Genre(s): Historical, Romance, Drama, Series
Production Co.: Shondaland
Director: Tom Verica
Starring: India Amarteifio, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who enjoys period dramas with a little extra.

What is this about?
How Queen Charlotte became Queen Charlotte.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now.

Where does it take place?
London, England.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I loved Bridgerton.

How did I like this?
It gave me emotions! I knew it would, because that one season in Bridgerton got me too. This was super interesting and I might have liked it better than the main series? It was just so heartbreaking and heartwarming!

The racism plotline was...well it was there. I found it kind of odd how they danced around the issue ("You're the first of your kind!"), while vaguely pointing it out and centering it. I get this show is not about handling serious topics, but it was an important plot thread, so...it was odd.

Have you seen Queen Charlotte? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Reign - Season 4 (2017)

Title: Reign - Season 4
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 42 minutes
Release Date: February 10, 2017
Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Historical
Production Co.:  CBS Television Studios
Starring: Adelaide Kane, Megan Follows, Torrance Coombs


Who would I recommend this to?
People who like their historical dramas to be historically inaccurate but very dramatic. Gossip Girl fans.

What is this about?
Mary Queen of Scots versus Queen Elizabeth of England, and random other plots.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now, if you haven't seen it before. Lockdown would have been a good time too.

Where does it take place?
France and England and finally Scotland.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I watched it when it originally aired because the dresses. And it looked like historical Gossip Girl.

How did I like this?
It started out much better than Season 3, but it did feel like they ran out of new conflicts since they keep bringing in new characters to fill in the holes. Characters that I have no reason to care about because it's already the end. Like, am I suppose to want Darnley to be with Mary? Or do I want him to have his true love? Do I care? No, because who is he?! By the end I was just irritated with the back and forth. Off with his head! Problem solved.

Narcisse continues to be the most interesting character, and I'm surprised he lasted this long. That man can get out of anything. And with Catherine at his side, he's unstoppable. I was still hoping for them to kill off everyone and rule all three countries themselves. Maybe thrown in Spain for fun as well.

The final two episodes did ramp up the drama and the tension again, but....meh.

Have you seen Reign? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Reign - Season 3 (2015-16)

Title: Reign - Season 3
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 42 minutes
Release Date: October 9, 2015
Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Historical
Production Co.:  CBS Television Studios
Starring: Adelaide Kane, Megan Follows, Torrance Coombs


Who would I recommend this to?
People who like their historical dramas to be historically inaccurate but very dramatic. Gossip Girl fans.

What is this about?
Mary Queen of Scots versus Queen Elizabeth of England, and random other plots.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now, if you haven't seen it before. Lockdown would have been a good time too.

Where does it take place?
France and England.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I watched it when it originally aired because the dresses. And it looked like historical Gossip Girl.

How did I like this?
I had originally stopped watching at some point during this season. It wasn't the show necessarily; I just lost interest in watching TV, period. But...this season had the weakest start. Just put Catherine and Narcisse on the throne! That is a power couple right there! And the only characters I actually care about. Villains, of course.

The highlight of this season was the sex horse gone wrong. Those episodes were so ridiculous and reminded me why I loved the show so much at the beginning. Unfortunately, it all goes downhill from there. I literally do not care about Bash. I literally do not care about Elizabeth. I barely care about Mary. Just give me more Catherine, Narcisse, Claude, and bring back Kenna!

Have you seen Reign? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Reign - Season 2 (2014-15)

Title: Reign - Season 2
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 42 minutes
Release Date: October 2, 2014
Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Historical
Production Co.:  CBS Television Studios
Starring: Adelaide Kane, Megan Follows, Torrance Coombs


Who would I recommend this to?
People who like their historical dramas to be historically inaccurate but very dramatic. Gossip Girl fans.

What is this about?
Mary Queen of Scots' new marriage to King Francis and other political intrigue.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now, if you haven't seen it before. Lockdown would have been a good time too.

Where does it take place?
France.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I watched it when it originally aired because the dresses. And it looked like historical Gossip Girl.

How did I like this?
I remembered exactly nothing from this season at all. It's a lot of politics, procreation, and the return of the paranormal. I do wish the paranormal had been stronger. It's a fun twist for this already dramatized account of events.

I do miss King Henry though. Bash has made Kenna boringly domestic and I was so sick of him.

The focus has moved away from Mary and Francis a bit, but not all of the characters are that compelling. I do love Narcise and Claude though.

Have you seen Reign? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Reign - Season 1 (2013-14)

Title: Reign - Season 1
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 42 minutes
Release Date: October 17, 2013
Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Historical
Production Co.:  CBS Television Studios
Starring: Adelaide Kane, Megan Follows, Torrance Coombs


Who would I recommend this to?
People who like their historical dramas to be historically inaccurate but very dramatic. Gossip Girl fans.

What is this about?
Mary Queen of Scots' up and down engagement and recent marriage with Prince Francis.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now, if you haven't seen it before. Lockdown would have been a good time too.

Where does it take place?
France.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I watched it when it originally aired because the dresses. And it looked like historical Gossip Girl.

How did I like this?
I was so addicted to this when it was first on. It was so dramatic and over-the-top and OMG the costuming! The outfits are soooo inaccurate, but I loved how they dressed up stuff from the mall.

Watching it now, I had forgotten nearly everything so I was immediately hooked back in! I'm still 100% here for Kenna and King Henry. At least until...ya know.

Have you seen Reign? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?