Game of Thrones Star’s New Historical Drama Show Draws Unimpressive RT Score

A new historical crime drama led by a Game of Thrones star has sparked divided reactions among critics following its debut. As reviews continue to emerge, the series has drawn attention for its portrayal of real-life events and the toneit adopts in bringing them to screen.

What critics are saying about The Lady in reviews

Critics’ responses to The Lady, starring Natalie Dormer, known for playing Margaery Tyrell in Game of Thrones, include a mix of positive and negative assessments based on tone, storytelling, and performances.

Brittany Frederick of TVBrittanyF.com gave a C- and wrote, “The project is also missing anything new to hang its proverbial hat on, either in terms of entertainment or in getting viewers to think about either Jane or Sarah differently.” Sarah Dempster of The Guardian rated it 2/5, stating, “The Lady is just another TV series that turns a horribly bleak and upsetting real-life crime into entertainment.”

Other critics focused on structural and tonal issues. Barbara Ellen of The Observer wrote, “Despite attempts to elevate this above standard true crime, it doesn’t quite work: the tone is incoherent, lurching queasily between levels of taste.” Alison Rowat of The Herald (Scotland) added, “The trial… was a brutal one… What is to be gained by repeating all that?”

Positive reviews highlighted performances and storytelling style. Ben Dowell of The Times gave 4/5, noting “excellent supporting performances, with Ophelia Lovibond on particularly good form.” Anita Singh of The Daily Telegraph rated it 4/5, calling it “propulsive, bingeable, entertaining, not too deep,” while Christopher Stevens of the Daily Mail gave 5/5 and pointed to character insight in the writing.

The Lady gets unimpressive rating on Rotten Tomatoes

The Lady: Season 1 holds a 50% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes based on eight critic reviews.

This score reflects an even split between “Fresh” and “Rotten” ratings, indicating mixed critical reception overall. No audience score is currently available, with fewer than 50 ratings recorded on the Popcornmeter.

The series is a history, drama, and crime production that traces the rise and fall of royal dresser Jane Andrews, ending in obsession, scandal, and a murder conviction.

The critical divide appears in both numerical scores and written reviews. Ratings range from 2/5 and C- to 5/5. Critics also differ in their evaluation of tone, narrative purpose, and performances.

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