From the "Occasionally True Story" of The Great to the fantasy twist on the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey in My Lady Jane, some of the best shows in recent memory have been lavish, expensive costume dramas. However, few have been more impressive than The Serpent Queen, which ran for 16 episodes across two seasons between 2022 and 2024. Alas, the show failed to attract a widespread mainstream audience and was canceled in October 2024, much to the dismay of a loyal fanbase.