What to watch this week: From a Tudor tale to a Spanish adventure

This week, dive into the true story of Lady Jane Grey, England’s “Nine Days’ Queen”, as she navigates Tudor politics and the English court, with the series My Lady Jane. Elope to a Spanish town on an adventure with a New York socialite with Land of Women. Trace the story of a Native American woman hustling her way through life and uncovering the secrets of her sister’s mysterious disappearance with Fancy Dance, and much more. 

Here’s a rundown of this week: 

Land of Women (Spanish/English)

This intriguing comedy-drama is inspired by Sandra Barneda’s novel Tierra de las Mujeres, centring around a New York socialite, thrown into chaos when her husband suddenly disappears after a financial scandal. 

With danger lurking Gala must now escape the city with her aging mother, Julia, and rebellious teenager, Kate. Their journey transports them to Julia’s hometown in northern Spain, a place she left behind 50 years ago. 

As they try to build a new life under assumed identities, hidden truths about their family begin to surface, threatening their newfound peace. 

Starring: Eva Longoria, Santiago Cabrera, Victoria Bazua

Where to watch: Apple TV

Fancy Dance (English)

This movie follows Jax, a woman on the Seneca-Cayuga Native-American reservation in Oklahoma. After her sister Tawi disappears under mysterious circumstances, Jax becomes the guardian of her young niece. Hustling her way through life, Jax keeps them afloat, doing more than enough to get by. But their bond is threatened when Roki’s white grandparents seek custody. 

Determined to keep their family together, Jax makes the bold decision to take Roki to a state powwow, a celebration of Native-American and First Nations cultures. As they go through the celebrations, Jax searches for clues about Tawi’s disappearance and fights for their future. 

Starring: Lily Gladstone, Michael Rowe, Blayne Allen, Isabel Deroy-Olson

Where to watch: Apple TV

My Lady Jane (English)

This drama series centers around the true story of Lady Jane Grey, England’s ill-fated “Nine Days’ Queen,” the name given to her after she was beheaded just 9 days after becoming the Queen of England, at the young age of 17. 

Thrust into the treacherous world of Tudor politicking, a nerdy Jane finds herself betrothed by her power-hungry mother to the infuriating Guildford Dudley, a man with a mysterious past. 

With whispers of a plot to assassinate Jane’s sickly cousin, King Edward, and steal the crown, Jane must navigate a court riddled with intrigue and deadly schemes. 

Starring: Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel, Anna Chancellor

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

The Whirlwind (Korean)

In this new South Korean political thriller, Prime Minister Park Dong Ho and Deputy Prime Minister for economic affairs Jung Soo Jin are locked in a fierce power struggle for the vacant Blue House, residence of the South Korean president, after a shocking assassination. 

One seeks to dismantle the system rife with corruption, while the other, craves power for its own sake. Will the South Korean democracy be able to survive this clash? 

Starring: Sol Kyung-gu, Kim Hee-ae

Where to watch: Netflix

Savage Beauty Season 2 (English/Southern Sotho)

The South African drama returns for its second season, as the Bhengu family’s power struggle intensifies. 

Siblings vie for control of their global beauty empire, relying on lies and betrayals to battle it out with each other. 

But a new threat emerges now, from beyond the family, in the form of Zinhle Manxini, the former face of Bhengu Beauty, who is now back with a vengeance. Determined to expose the company’s secrets, she sets in motion a plan that could bring the Bhengu family down. 

Starring: Rosemary Zimu, Jesse Suntele, Dumisani Mbebe

Where to watch: Netflix