Jane (Emily Bader) announces that Mary (Kate O’Flynn) has fled the palace, feeling triumphant at the beginning of My Lady Jane Season 1 Episode 6, “I Feel Free.” She directs her nobles to send their armies to search for the princess, but Norfolk (Will Keen) wants her to reverse her decision to end Division Law.
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She refuses, adamant that the kingdom needs unity between Ethians and the Verity. As she speaks, a woman enters the room carrying a crossbow. Shouting, “Long live Queen Mary!” she fires the crossbow at Jane. Archer (Michael Woodeye) tackles Jane out of the way. Dudley (Rob Brydon) takes control and dismisses the court.
My Lady Jane’s “I’m Feeling Free”
At Granny’s (Barbara Marten) convent, nothing is working to trigger Edward’s (Jordan Peters) Ethianism. She tells him about a prophecy that foretold the Ethian king. Edward is distracted from her description of portends by a glimpse of Fitz (Joe Klocek) through a doorway.
Edward realizes he’s fallen in lust with Fitz. Granny explains the end game is to exterminate all the Veritys, and she is insane.
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At the palace, Jane fires the incompetent and insulting Dr. Butts (Kevin Eldon). Leaving the room, Frances (Anna Chancellor) and Dudley follow, giving her advice and warning her that her Ethian agenda is alienating the nobles. Many have already left, and those who are left look to Norfolk.
Returning to the throne room, Jane announces there will be a tournament, and attendance is compulsory. Norfolk makes excuses to leave, but Jane insists he stays the week. She dismisses the court. Archer notes that the nobles won’t fight for her if she keeps supporting the Ethians. She suggests they let the nobles think they’ve won until Mary is dealt with.
Guildford’s Gone
She goes to the stables, where Rupert (Stewart Scudamore) tells her that Guildford has gone to look for an Ethian cure. Heartbroken, she seeks out Dudley to ask if he knows. He doesn’t, but he understands why Guildford went.
She accuses him of being a bad father. Dudley protests that he protected his son. He assures her that Guildford will return cured, and she can name him king with an easy conscience.
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Guildford (Edward Bluemel) is traveling with Owen (Will Merrick), a pole cat named Ethian. They discuss the feeling of transforming, but Guildford insists he never wants to transform.
The King’s Education
The narrator explains that the kings of England had a servant to wipe their butt. The position is called the Groom of the Stool. This indicates how capable Edward usually is.
Trapped in the convent, he figures out a way to pick the lock and get out. Once out, Fitz immediately grabs him. Edward tries to fight back but loses his weapon to Fitz. Fitz introduces himself and explains he plans to save the king for the reward.
Love Notes
In the palace, Katherine (Isabella Woodson) sends Margaret (Robyn Betteridge) to William (Brandon Grace) with a love note. Stan (Henry Ashford) has also written one for Frances, but before he can send it to her, she’s begun flirting with Scrope (Jason Forbes).
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Stan sends the love note to Frances via Margaret. Frances receives it and, without reading it, makes a show of lighting it on fire, moving Stan to tears.
Meanwhile, William reads Katherine’s note and looks over at her. He gets up and walks towards her but then leaves the room without saying a word.
Not Good at Following Directions
Edward and Fitz sneak out, but Edward keeps trying to engage Fitz in conversation. Fitz gets the key for the main door and tells Edward to stay put. So, of course, Edward wanders down to a pantry. When he hears someone call his name, he turns around and finds himself face-to-face with one of the nuns.
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She holds up a sack. Fitz is in the sack. She tells Edward to go back to his room. She threatens to kill the cat if he doesn’t follow instructions. Edward relents and agrees to go with her. At the door, he dodges and knocks her over. The bag falls out of her hand. She reaches into her sleeve and pulls out a flail. He fights her and holds his own for a while. Luckily, Fitz gets loose and saves Edward from the nun.
Gloom
Jane is in a heartbroken depression. At the same time, a violent thunderstorm means the tournament must be called off.
She refuses to cancel the festivities and sets up a bowling game in one hall. During a lull in play, she convinces Archer and Norfolk to play together. They refuse to partner but are willing to compete. Norfolk proposes wagering the future of Division Laws on the game. Archer accepts.
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Out in the corridor, Katherine runs into William. She’s embarrassed, but he tells her he loves her note. They have a conversation that ends when she kisses him. Frances catches them and sends William off. She scolds Katherine for taking up with the son of Lord Seymour and forbids her from continuing to see him.
The match between Norfolk and Archer begins. The game is close, and Norfolk asks how Archer plays so well. Archer explains he’s played all his life. Norfolk points out that commoners were outlawed from playing the game, and Archer points out that he is the son of a baron who everyone knew.
Change Is in the Air
Despite Norfolk using some technicalities, Archer outbowls him, and Norfolk loses, which means Division Laws will be abolished. Frustrated, he throws his ball, hitting Stan in the face and breaking his nose. Jane sees to the hit, and Stan talks with her about Guildford.
He explains that his brother’s on a quest. When Jane presses him on it, he nearly shares something he shouldn’t and catches himself saying Guildford’s trying to forgive himself. Jane asks him to explain. Stan tells her to ask Guildford when he comes back.
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Scrope interrupts to ask for a moment. Alone with Jane, he gets on one knee and proposes marriage. He offers his army as a wedding gift. When Jane reminds him she’s already married, he tells her Frances told him that Guildford is never coming back.
Trapped
Owen and Guildford set up camp for the night. Owen goes off to hunt some food. Guildford starts a campfire. Suddenly, Owen returns with a big stick and knocks Guildford out.
Jane storms into Frances’s room. She can’t believe Frances would tell Scrope she would marry him. Frances advises that Scrope is an advantageous marriage. Jane realizes her mother had something to do with Guildford leaving. Frances admits as much, not realizing Stan is listening nearby.
Guildford wakes up with a metal shackle around his neck and cuffs on his hands. Owen tells him the Beast Trader will be there soon.
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Rupert finds Jane preparing to ride out to look for Guildford. She tells him Guildford’s in danger, and it’s all her fault. He tells her it isn’t, that Ethians killed Guildford’s mother.
Guildford begs Owen to let him go. Owen taunts him with some hope before refusing. Guildford manages to get the key briefly and open his cuffs, but Owen gets it back and throws it into the woods. If the dawn rises, Guildford’s neck will break in the shackle when he transforms. He runs into the woods and finds a woodcutter. Admitting he’s Ethian, he begs the woodcutter to strike off the shackle around his neck. The woodcutter cuts off the lock. Guildford thanks him, transforms, and runs home.
The Tide Turns
Dudley runs in to tell Jane that all the nobility have gone and Mary is coming. Jane asks Archer to rally the Ethians to fight for her. He won’t risk Ethian lives.
In the hallway, Stan walks past Frances without recognition. Frances calls him back. He informs her that he’s ignoring her because he’s realized what sort of person she is. She turns it back on him, reminding him he told her everything about Guildford. He leaves without another word. Frances orders the coach, panicking now.
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Even with no one in attendance, Jane still signs the abolition of the Division Laws. Frances comes in to tell Jane they must run. Jane sees Norfolk walk in and hopes he is there to support her. Unfortunately, he is there for Mary. Seymour enters and orders them all arrested. Frances tells Jane to run.
As Guildford races to return, Jane gets out of the palace, pursued by Seymour, only to come face-to-face with Mary on horseback at the head of a massive army.
All eight episodes of My Lady Jane are streaming on Prime Video.
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