ITV’s new true crime drama The Lady starring Natalie Dormer as Sarah Ferguson has sparked viewer debate over its timing, with fans divided on social media
ITV’s The Lady premiered its opening episode this evening, with viewers saying the same thing within moments of the Sarah Ferguson drama beginning.
The four-part true crime series chronicles the devastating story of Sarah Ferguson’s royal assistant, Jane Andrews, whose dramatic trajectory ended in a savage killing.
The synopsis for the opening instalment of the true crime series states, “Working-class woman Jane Andrews wants more for her life and is unlucky in love.
“On the brink of losing all hope, she receives a letter inviting her to interview for a job with Sarah, Duchess of York, at Buckingham Palace. Securing the job, she moves to London – but life in the palace is gruelling, and Jane struggles to fit in, but she and Sarah find common ground in their experiences of love and betrayal.”
Mia McKenna-Bruce portrays Jane Andrews in the ITV programme, whilst Natalie Dormer underwent a transformation to embody Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, reports the Express.
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Within moments of the opening episode, audiences rushed to voice their opinions on social media, with numerous people labelling it “poor taste” and “bad timing”.
“Quite possibly, the worst-timed launch of a TV series, ever. #thelady,” one audience member commented, whilst another questioned, “Was it the best time to show #TheLady, considering all the controversy around Andrew Windsor and Sarah Ferguson?”
A third remarked, “ITV couldn’t have timed this any better. It’s pretty good too #TheLady.”
Someone else concurred, “Bad taste at the moment showing anything to do with Sarah Ferguson,” whilst another commented, “I don’t think this drama could have been timed any better #TheLady.”
Viewers also commended the drama, with one writing, “Ok tunes have me hooked already…..”
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Another echoed, “#thelady ok 15 mins in and I’m hooked! Quality-made drama.”
The second episode, which broadcasts tomorrow evening and is available to watch on ITVX, reads, ” Jane meets dashing businessman Luis Castillo and the two begin a relationship, but tensions soon erupt on a holiday in Greece, and she becomes increasingly unstable.
“As Jane’s carefully constructed composure starts to fracture and puts her position with the duchess at risk, a lifeline appears in the shape of the charismatic Tommy Cressman.”
The third instalment will then be broadcast next Sunday at 9pm on ITV.
The Lady airs tomorrow evening at 9pm on ITV, and it is available to watch now on ITVX.
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