Jane the Virgin

Have just binged watched over the last couple of weeks, from episode 1 to episode 29 and sadly, as fun as the beginning was--it is on a slow and steady decline. It is clearly a telenovela, and amusing as such. A definite departure from credibility, but fun.

However, by episode 29, Jane is simply an annoying as a character--her lack of common sense (despite the narrator's description otherwise), her naiveté, her stubbornness and self-righteousness --all come together to make her very unappealing. I can't imagine why either Michael or Rafael are in love with her even in suspended reality.

On the other hand, one can see why both Michael and Rafael are interesting and desirable mates. They both have more passion and intensity as characters.

The other characters are simply fun.

Overall, the acting is great, but the script writers need to find some way to make the main character, Jane, charming again. Because right now it's a drag to watch her, and the other characters can't carry the show alone.

The first three seasons were amazing.. But then it went downhill!

I came in with trepidation. The whole premise is preposterous. How wrong could I have been? Turns out very.

"Jane the Virgin" (still not thrilled with the title) is beyond charming. The lead actress is adorable and so believable -- even in this jaded age. The switching between English and Spanish dialog (please don't change this; Americans don't like sub-titles but the gimmick works) -- muy excelente! The very witty writing about cultural mores, traditional and contemporary, is something very missing in today's entertainment. I caught a repeat episode of "Mike and Molly" the other night (I've only seen the first episode and did not laugh once) and was reminded of the raw, crude language that completely turned me off; that is not comedy. Yet, it is the norm today, unfortunately.

Go ahead and take the plunge -- give "Jane the Virgin" a try. She will steal your heart; she already has mine.

I am heartbroken that this amazing series has ended. It was the best Latin/American telanovela ever. The story line that was created the journey is something I will never ever forget. I cried at the last few episodes. The series finale brought tears of happiness, sadness and joy. The cast was phenomenal. The entire Jane The Virgin series was impeccable thank you for an amazing 5 seasons!

Ahna E. Bali

Jane the Virgin is a series I never really expected to fall in-love with. I actually started watching it only this year 2019, which is a very hard year for me. So I'm very thankful that I found this fantastic series.

I grew up watching telenovelas (or teleseryes, as we call them here). I love the genre. So when I saw the pilot, I instantly began to like it...the style and the tone of the story. A comedy, a drama, a romance, a mystery crime, almost everything's in it. I love the creativeness of this show, and the narrator and the animations are some of the best aspects of this show that makes it unique. The cast is also fantastic, and I simply fell in-love with the characters. Unlike most telenovelas, the characters here have more depth and are more relatable. After watching the ending, it's really hard to say goodbye to them. The ending is simply perfect.

If you haven't watched this yet, please do. Be prepared to fall in-love. Be prepared for the shocking twists. Be prepared to cry, laugh, and feel different emotions all at once. This series is a gem.