Screenrant: "Prime Video's New Historical Romance Earns Rotten Tomatoes Score That's Better Than All 3 Bridgerton Seasons!"
- Dominic Devine
- Jul 1, 2024
- 3 min read
June 1st, 2024
Summary
My Lady Jane surpasses Bridgerton' s critical acclaim on Rotten Tomatoes.
The show blends real-life events with fantastical elements, while still introducing romance and historical exploration.
Prime Video's My Lady Jane earns praise for its unique storytelling and compelling characters.
Prime Video's My Lady Jane has earned more critical acclaim than any Bridgerton season. A British show based on both Lady Jane Grey's life and Cynthia Hand's novel, the show features a fantastical exploration of romance, monsters, and life as a British lady. Though it does tell the true story of Jane Grey's adventures, it takes opportunities to introduce unrealistic elements as well, including humans who can become monsters. Every episode was released on Prime Video on June 27, and they have earned critical acclaim.
On Rotten Tomatoes, My Lady Jane currently sits at an impressive 91% Tomatometer score. That total is higher than any Bridgerton season, as that historical romance's highest mark sits at 87%. While My Lady Jane does not have a higher audience score when compared to the more popular franchise, that level of critical acclaim is a sign that Bridgerton may lose its place at the top of the genre.
It is important to note that My Lady Jane 's score came from 22 total reviews, while Bridgerton 's various seasons have many more, such as 69 for season 3.
How My Lady Jane's Rotten Tomatoes Scores Compares To Bridgerton
With Audiences, The Two Shows Are Neck And Neck
With 91%, My Lady Jane has a higher score than Bridgerton's respective season scores of 87%, 77%, and 87%. Bridgerton's overall score is just 83%. My Lady Jane's audience score is not quite as positive, as it sits at just 74% at the time of writing. That is only good enough to beat Bridgerton season 1, as season 3 outscores My Lady Jane with a 76% total. Check out a table of those scores below:
Title | Tomatometer Score | Audience Score |
My Lady Jane season 1 | 91% | 74% |
Bridgerton season 1 | 87% | 70% |
Bridgerton season 2 | 77% | 74% |
Bridgerton season 3 | 87% | 76% |
The percentages aren't as simple as they look, however, as the average review scores paint a different picture. Overall, My Lady Jane has an average score of 7 out of 10 among critics, while its rival has 7.3 when averaged across all three seasons. Among audiences, the former sits at 3.9 out of 5, compared to Bridgerton's respective 3.7, 3.8, and 4 out of 5. So, while Bridgerton may have a higher percentage of negative reviews, its appreciators rate it more highly than My Lady Jane's, though both are still remarkably close.
My Lady Jane season 1 has a thrilling ending, revealing what happens to Jane and Guildford – but leaving a few major storylines up in the air.
As the wait for My Lady Jane season 2 officially begins, with no official word just yet on a possible renewal, these positive reviews are an excellent sign. With Prime Video having the chance to look at its acclaim, it may choose to renew the show to have a product that can rival Netflix's popular romance. Still, Bridgerton's scores declined overall when season 2 began, so comparing the two will only truly be possible when My Lady Jane's sophomore season is released. The show leaves several threads open for future exploration, so there is certainly room for a renewal.
Original article can be read here: https://screenrant.com/my-lady-jane-rotten-tomatoes-score-bridgerton-comparison/
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