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Season 1 – Being Mary Jane

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BET's first hourlong scripted drama is a follow-up to the same-titled TV movie that premiered on the network in the summer of 2013. The series returns Gabrielle Union to the lead role of Mary Jane Paul, a successful cable news anchor who has a closet packed with designer clothes and shoes, a beautiful home, a nice car, and the drive to achieve even greater heights. Yet something is missing. As Mary Jane looks to start a family of her own to share life's greatest gifts, she discovers who she really is and the people who help define her.
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Being Mary Jane — Season 1

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Gabrielle Union excels at Being Mary Jane, grounding the fictitious talk show hosts's soapy dramas with a palpable reality and breezy charisma.

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Aramide Tinubu Shadow and Act 04/19/2017
I'll admit that I was SHOCKED by just how good Being Mary Jane is. Go to Full Review Emily Nussbaum The New Yorker 03/20/2015
As provocative as the show's themes are, Being Mary Jane keeps wavering in its perspective on the title character, a problem that deepens as the first season goes on. Do we root for Mary Jane? Or roll our eyes? Go to Full Review Nuzhat Naoreen Entertainment Weekly 03/20/2015
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The pilot is surprisingly funny, fresh, and affecting. Go to Full Review Brittany Volk Tampa Bay Times 08/31/2018
Being Mary Jane might not be up to Shonda Rhimes-level of dramatic storytelling and character development. But it's at the head of the table in engaging debate on race and feminism. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jala T. @jalaxtay Dec 5 love the show, the ending gave me tons of hope- the beginning is tumultuous and as a black woman, very relatable. happy to watch her have her happy ending. i wish we saw more of her in love working through her relationship at the end. but, great moving, great actors! See more Read all reviews
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Gabrielle Union

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Brely Evans

Guest Star

Ludacris

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Dorian Missick

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Lorraine Toussaint

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Kelly Rutherford

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 7, 2014 Storm Advisory While spending time with David, Andre surprises Mary Jane unannounced at her home; An anchor at the station is fired; Mary Jane, Kara and Mark jobs are placed in jeopardy. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 14, 2014 Girls Night In The affair between Mary Jane and Andre develops a strain on his marriage. Kara decides to revamp Mark's show. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 21, 2014 The Huxtables Have Fallen Patrick learns of Mary Jane's affair with Andre; A former business partner declines further partnership with Patrick damaging Patrick's sobriety. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 4, 2014 Mixed Messages Andre slips and admits he is still with his wife; Mary Jane meets a man online; Kara's changes prove too much for Mark. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 11, 2014 Exposed Andre has moved into Mary Jane; Paul Sr calls on an unlikely source to please Helen with a platinum table at the biggest gala of the year; Mary Jane unexpectedly runs into her ex David. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 18, 2014 Hindsight is 20/40 A picture causes Mary Jane and Andre's relationship to unravel; Patrick announces that he's moving out; Andre assists Paul Jr after a drug run turns violent. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 25, 2014 Blindsided Mary Jane is devastated when she learns one of her interviews has caused the interviewee to commit suicide. SNC reacts by suspending Talk Back, putting Mark in an uncomfortable position. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 25, 2014 Uber Love In one emotion-packed night, Mary Jane confronts several of the people she has hurt or wronged throughout the season; Lisa and Mary Jane's friendship will be put to the test. Details

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Season Info

Director
Salim Akil
Executive Producer
Salim Akil
Network
BET
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 7, 2014