Being Mary Jane
Seen it?2013 | 4 seasons | 60 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 51 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
Mary Jane Paul is a one-woman-show: a successful TV news anchor, and an entirely self-sufficient powerhouse who remains devoted to a family that doesn't share her motivation. Intense drama and unforgettable moments unfold as Mary Jane juggles her life, her relationships, her work, and commitments to her family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 121K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12013 · 9 episodes · 3.2 out of 10Monday- Season 22015 · 12 episodes · 1.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 32015 · 10 episodes · 1.9 out of 10Monday
- Season 42017 · 20 episodes · 2.5 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Mara Brock Akil
- Gabrielle UnionMary Jane Paul
- Aaron D. SpearsMark Bradley
- Lisa VidalKara Lynch
- Stephen BishopDavid Paulk
- Margaret AveryHelen Patterson
- B.J. BrittPaul Patterson, Jr.
- Raven GoodwinNiecy Patterson
- Richard BrooksPatrick Patterson
- Richard RoundtreePaul Patterson, Sr.