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Being Mary Jane 2013

★ 6.9/10 · 54 votes TV-14 Drama 4 seasons · 51 eps Ended
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Topic: Television series "Being Mary Jane" (2013). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
TV series
Year
2013
Status
Ended
Episodes
51
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jul 2, 2013
Last aired
Sep 19, 2017
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
BET
Genres
Drama
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🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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Topic: Television series "Being Mary Jane" (2013).
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Title: Being Mary Jane.
Year: 2013.
Genre: American drama television series.
Creator: Mara Brock Akil.
Starring: Gabrielle Union.
Pilot air date: July 2, 2013 (hour-long television film across a 90-minute timeslot).
Resumed weekly series: January 7, 2014, on BET.
Total seasons: 5 seasons.
Character: Mary Jane Paul.
Character description: Successful TV news anchor, an entirely self-sufficient powerhouse, devoted to a family that doesn't share her motivation.
Plot elements: Intense drama and unforgettable moments unfold as Mary Jane juggles her life, her relationships, her work, and commitments to her family.
TV Rating: TV-14.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Being Mary Jane is an American drama television series

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“A successful TV news anchor juggles her career, relationships, and commitments to her family.”

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  • Features a successful and self-sufficient TV news anchor protagonist
  • Explores intense drama and unforgettable moments
  • Focuses on the complex balance of work and family commitments
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  • The intense drama may not suit viewers seeking lighthearted content

Watch it if you are interested in stories about high-achieving professionals balancing personal and career lives.

The series is a TV-14 rated drama that features intense drama.

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The series is available to watch on Plex.

Is Being Mary Jane worth watching?

The series features intense drama and unforgettable moments centered around a successful news anchor.

How many seasons are there to binge?

The series consists of 5 seasons.

When did the series first air?

The pilot aired on July 2, 2013.

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