Jane the Virgin

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Season 1
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 156 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 128 out of 156
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 156
  3. Negative: 15 out of 156
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  1. LoadedOldGal
    Jan 1, 2015
    10
    I went into this show with some reservations, but I am so glad I put those on hold and watched anyway. Wonderful casting, humorous, campy, touching and truly some laugh out loud moments. Rogelio de la Vega who plays Jane's father is perfect as the narcissistic, shallow telenova star with a heart of gold. Gina Rodriguez as Jane is perfectly cast as well as her mother and grandmother in theI went into this show with some reservations, but I am so glad I put those on hold and watched anyway. Wonderful casting, humorous, campy, touching and truly some laugh out loud moments. Rogelio de la Vega who plays Jane's father is perfect as the narcissistic, shallow telenova star with a heart of gold. Gina Rodriguez as Jane is perfectly cast as well as her mother and grandmother in the show. In fact the whole ensemble just fits nicely together.

    I think my initial hesitation on watching this show was 1. the title 2.CW, which has put out some good shows over the years, but nothing recently that is going to pique this 50 something year old's interest. Nice surprise    … Expand
  2. ajarias96
    Jan 8, 2015
    9
    Jane the Virgin is a great new comedy. In what is becoming the renaissance of the CW network Jane the Virgin is just another great thing to come from a network that is trampling the competition when it comes to great new and smart television shows. Jane the Virgin is funny and it has more than enough twist and turns to keep the audience coming back every single week. The cast is great, butJane the Virgin is a great new comedy. In what is becoming the renaissance of the CW network Jane the Virgin is just another great thing to come from a network that is trampling the competition when it comes to great new and smart television shows. Jane the Virgin is funny and it has more than enough twist and turns to keep the audience coming back every single week. The cast is great, but not amazing, but they have a chemistry together that will keep the show going for many seasons to come. The writing is just phenomenal and hopefully will continue for many years into the future.… Expand
  3. Miss_August
    Mar 2, 2015
    10
    This is a must watch! Beutifully written show with funny narator and satiric view of all those telenovelas we watched when we were kids. Charming characters, interesting plot, just wonderful!!!
  4. OpinionatedGuy
    Jun 1, 2015
    8
    I was one of the many people who thought that this show would be terrible due to its catchy yet off putting title. However, the well-known quote “Don’t judge the book by its cover” applies here because this show is great and the show title ends up being part of its charm.

    What makes Jane The Virgin so fun and entertaining to watch is how meta this show is. The narrator knows that this    I was one of the many people who thought that this show would be terrible due to its catchy yet off putting title. However, the well-known quote “Don’t judge the book by its cover” applies here because this show is great and the show title ends up being part of its charm.

    What makes Jane The Virgin so fun and entertaining to watch is how meta this show is. The narrator knows that this show has a ridiculous Spanish soap opera (or commonly called as telenovela) concept of a pregnant virgin and it makes fun of the telenovela cliches and that ends up being so charming and funny.

    While the narrator is charming as ever, the main star of the show Gina Rodriguez is the highlight as the titular character. Her performance elevated Jane’s character so much that she ends up being Jane Gloriana Villanueva to my eyes, not Gina Rodriguez.

    The characters in Jane’s life are fun to watch especially with Jane’s family members. The dynamic that Jane has with her family is so refreshing and adorable.

    As for the arc plot goes, the arcs are obviously taken straight from a telenovela but it’s not bothersome because the show already knows these situations were ridiculous and that’s what makes it so entertaining and intriguing to watch.

    Jane The Virgin had a spectacular first season with its meta setting, Gina Rodriguez’s performance and screen presence as the titular character, adorable fun characters and ridiculous yet entertaining plot arcs.    … Expand
  5. skc
    May 1, 2016
    7
    Annoyingly addictive to watch. Jane is indecisive and irritating at times, but a great actress nonetheless. Rogelio is definitely the star of the show and is the person who keeps this show entertaining and funny. As much as I find this show annoying and unrealistic I keep in mind that it's based off of a telenovela, so of course it's going to be over-dramatic. Sometimes the story lineAnnoyingly addictive to watch. Jane is indecisive and irritating at times, but a great actress nonetheless. Rogelio is definitely the star of the show and is the person who keeps this show entertaining and funny. As much as I find this show annoying and unrealistic I keep in mind that it's based off of a telenovela, so of course it's going to be over-dramatic. Sometimes the story line drags on and loses the plot and attention of the viewer but besides that, overall a pretty good show.… Expand
  6. EdwiNaidu
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
    Jane the Virgin is a must watch tv show. it truly is a charming and funny show that leaves you wanting more. the storyline and characters all feel so fresh and definitely deserves to be the top new show of this fall season
  7. LamontRaymond
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    In a very meager fall season, Jane the Virgin is the best new show on TV this season. I find myself laughing out loud at least a couple of times every episode, and the casting is exquisite. Three cheers for this show.
  8. FleshWorld
    Oct 17, 2014
    9
    It's a pretty spectacular first episode. The writing, the directing and the acting were all tremendous. Special mention of the lead actress and her baby daddy because they were both pretty awesome. I didn't think the CW had it in them to uncork something this fresh and original. And of course I realize that the Tele novella format is not original but for the American audience it reallyIt's a pretty spectacular first episode. The writing, the directing and the acting were all tremendous. Special mention of the lead actress and her baby daddy because they were both pretty awesome. I didn't think the CW had it in them to uncork something this fresh and original. And of course I realize that the Tele novella format is not original but for the American audience it really is. The best soundtrack for an episode during the season would be Bella Novela's "Telemetry" which was inspired by these Spanish-language soap operas. Great band, great show.… Expand
  9. furkangoth
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Jane the Virgin opened up great with charming and talented cast and again charming writing. Everything is charming in this tv series and it definetly deserves a chance.
  10. notforbreakfast
    Nov 1, 2014
    9
    "Jane the Virgin" is a breath of fresh air...It's charming and intelligent, fun and witty. That's why it deserves our respect and admiration. It deserves our admiration because it's good--if not, great.
  11. puravida1955
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    Just as Ugly Betty was based on the telenovela Betty La Fea, Jane the Virgin is based on a telenovela. When I lived in south Florida and was trying to learn to speak spanish I loved watching telenovelas because they were relatively short lived by comparison to American soap operas and always had a good outcome for the underdog. The poor but beautiful maid always won the heart of the richJust as Ugly Betty was based on the telenovela Betty La Fea, Jane the Virgin is based on a telenovela. When I lived in south Florida and was trying to learn to speak spanish I loved watching telenovelas because they were relatively short lived by comparison to American soap operas and always had a good outcome for the underdog. The poor but beautiful maid always won the heart of the rich land owner. After watching the first 3 episodes of Jane the Virgin, I am hooked! Great job! So funny! Very reminiscent of the drama in the novelas with the plot twists and turns. I hope it runs for a long time! Love it!!… Expand
  12. j1train
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    An endlessly entertaining, heart-tugging self-aware comedy still into season 3. The pitch-perfect cast and skilled writing team nail the tone nearly every week. It's hilarious, exciting and always affecting.
  13. MJNYC
    Oct 20, 2014
    0
    One must need a zero IQ to enjoy this show. The acting is acceptable, but the story is just dumb.

    I cannot believe the CW cancelled Star Crossed and put this junk on instead.
  14. Thebuzz
    Dec 2, 2014
    0
    Just one word describes this (boring) who in his right mind would believe this story line....
    Yes, I did watch it , boring teens getting pregnant by a doctor impregnate her with someone's else's baby making material, just repulsed me...
  15. ShadowChai
    Jan 11, 2015
    5
    It's an okay show. It just needs a little bit more.... intelligence?... Some of the show is so incredibly painful to watch. obligatory 150 characters.
  16. radi8
    Feb 17, 2015
    2
    I'm still incredibly surprised that it has been well received by critics.It has an exceptionally farfetched storyline but I had to excuse it since it was being touted as an Americanized telenovela.I eventually decided to watch this show after it scored two Golden Globe nominations and one win this year but found myself completely disliking the show. There is little to like about it exceptI'm still incredibly surprised that it has been well received by critics.It has an exceptionally farfetched storyline but I had to excuse it since it was being touted as an Americanized telenovela.I eventually decided to watch this show after it scored two Golden Globe nominations and one win this year but found myself completely disliking the show. There is little to like about it except for the narrator and Jane's hilarious father whom I think deserved the Golden Globe win or nomination more than the show nor Gina Rodriguez (no offence to this year's Best Actress in A Comedy winner but I would not have pegged her to rob many veteran actresses in her category with her performance which was not exactly anything to shout about).The show is an hour long and there are more than twenty episodes in a season thereby meaning that there would bound to be many filler episodes where the plot or an arc would be going nowhere. It didn't take long for that to happen. Three episodes in and I'm already wishing that it was only a half hour show like most comedies are.Sure there are some dramatic elements to it too but when we strip everything down, this is a comedy that exists solely on over-exaggeration, not only in terms of the acting but in terms of its various plots and subplots. I don't even recall its most commonly compared to show "Ugly Betty" (RIP) being that bad or trying way too hard. I can't for the life of me imagine this show seeing an expiration date beyond two seasons at most.Its Golden Globe win and unfathomable rave reviews from critics has probably rescued it from near death as it was already being warned about getting the axe in its early weeks. There are many great comedies that have not survived a season let alone a couple episodes but this one surprisingly has. I have quit watching it to save myself an hour that I could probably use to actually sit down and better focus on doing my nails or something which I find myself doing one time too many while having the show on in front of me. I'll also need to remind myself not to trust any new hip show that the critics are raving so much about.… Expand
  17. zahirvega
    Nov 6, 2015
    5
    I think it's a greta show, I couldn't stop watching it but I have to admit tat her confusion between the guys was pretty annoying. She was always confused between the two guys and it was makaing the story boring.
  18. RadiantRadmila
    Mar 4, 2015
    10
    Charming show I enjoy watching all the situations poor Jane finds herself in. The show is fun, script is amazingly funny, narrator is awesome and I can just say I can hardly wait for next episode. :)
  19. K-popper
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    Sweet, funny, charming and with the best narrator ever! It's a fun show, and the story is a nice sarcastic telenovela. Very nicely done and a real joy to watch.
  20. richcar710
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    So i was looking for something to watch went to on netflix and found this show was wondering what it was about never saw it. So i watched all of season 1 now my problem is i'm stuck the the baby was kidnapped and i didn't know it started up in oct . And on demand starts off with chapter 25. But i got hooked love the show everyone is awesome.
  21. simonerodriguez
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    i absolutely am in LOVE with this show! i love the characters, i love all the plots i just love how to down to earth and very family oriented the cast seem with each other!
  22. geaisfab
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    What makes “Jane the Virgin” work is that, while the situations the characters end up in are absurd, the characters always react like actual human beings. It actually makes you believe that things so surreal can really be overcome so naturally. The series is very well balanced between the "impossible" and the "well, it could happen." It's amazing.
  23. Shirleymckenny
    Jul 12, 2018
    10
    I would definitely recommend watching. I had great laughs also with many tears. I started watching it last week, and I binged watched the hell out of it. I am so temped to rewatch it.
  24. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 4, 2022
    9
    I was one of the many people who thought that this show would be terrible due to its catchy yet off putting title. However, the well-known quote “Don’t judge the book by its cover” applies here because this show is great and the show title ends up being part of its charm.

    What makes Jane The Virgin so fun and entertaining to watch is how meta this show is. The narrator knows that this    I was one of the many people who thought that this show would be terrible due to its catchy yet off putting title. However, the well-known quote “Don’t judge the book by its cover” applies here because this show is great and the show title ends up being part of its charm.

    What makes Jane The Virgin so fun and entertaining to watch is how meta this show is. The narrator knows that this show has a ridiculous Spanish soap opera (or commonly called as telenovela) concept of a pregnant virgin and it makes fun of the telenovela cliches and that ends up being so charming and funny.

    While the narrator is charming as ever, the main star of the show Gina Rodriguez is the highlight as the titular character. Her performance elevated Jane’s character so much that she ends up being Jane Gloriana Villanueva to my eyes, not Gina Rodriguez.

    The characters in Jane’s life are fun to watch especially with Jane’s family members. The dynamic that Jane has with her family is so refreshing and adorable.

    As for the arc plot goes, the arcs are obviously taken straight from a telenovela but it’s not bothersome because the show already knows these situations were ridiculous and that’s what makes it so entertaining and intriguing to watch.    … Expand
  25. joshuagames987
    Dec 16, 2018
    10
    If anyone if feeling doubts about watching this, this has been the best choice I have Ever made, I absolutely Love this TV show, so much I can't Epimethius it with words. I don't know what I am going to do when done with this TV show.
    I may only just be starting the 3rd season but Sooooo much has happened in what feels like such a short amount of time.
    The longer that I continue to watch    If anyone if feeling doubts about watching this, this has been the best choice I have Ever made, I absolutely Love this TV show, so much I can't Epimethius it with words. I don't know what I am going to do when done with this TV show.
    I may only just be starting the 3rd season but Sooooo much has happened in what feels like such a short amount of time.
    The longer that I continue to watch this, the crazier this continues to get, but that is what I love about it. It has you coming back for more, & if I could it would be the only I did till it was done    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best TV Season of 2014
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#60 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014
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#15 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    Oct 30, 2014
    80
    In a lacklustre fall season, this sweet surprise of a pilot, with its shrewd narration and likable cast, made me cross my fingers that the show can maintain its charms.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Oct 14, 2014
    80
    Talented, magnetic, sexy and above all else extremely likable, Rodriguez is the glue that holds together the tonally difficult-to-pull-off Jane the Virgin series.
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  3. Slate
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Oct 13, 2014
    80
    It’s not self-serious, but it is serious--about being more entertaining, more emotional, more garish, and more gonzo than so much on television.
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