

Jane The Virgin
Jane The Virgin – Chapter Fifty (3×06)
Jane thought she found the cousin of her dreams when in fact, she just welcomed a villain in disguise.
One thing you should always know – Alba is always right. That couldn’t be more true when she warned Jane to stay away from her family. Unfortunately, Jane always wanted to have a cousin so when Catalina showed up, she welcomed her right in.
The minute they met they began instant friends – Catalina was gorgeous, she was smart, she traveled the world and she was fun… all things Jane realized she wanted to be. They got along so well, she even invited Catalina to stay for a few days. And that’s when things got a little messy.
Catalina immediately caught Rafael’s eye. Michael wasn’t surprised because “Catalina was his type” but he was surprised that Jane was actually jealous, even though she pretended not to be. Her jealousy got so bad, she actually asked Rafael not to take Catalina on a date, driving a wedge through her relationship with Michael. Now, I understand both sides here – Rafael is Jane’s baby daddy so in terms of not making things weird, he should steer clear of her cousin. But then again, we do live in a world full of Kardashian’s and if Rob can have a baby with Tyga’s ex Blac Chyna, then I guess this relationship on a telenovela is okay.
Thankfully, we’re not reverting back to the Jane-Rafael-Michael days because Jane realized she was simply upset that everyone liked Catalina so much… even though she too was smitten. It is however important to note that Alba sees right through Catalina and warned Jane to be careful because “she reminds her of her sister.” Also, who else enjoyed Alba really going to town on Catalina for spreading lies about her and making dry arepas? Alba is my hero always!
Alba’s instincts weren’t wrong either. We don’t know what Catalina’s motives are but they can’t be good. She was WAY to eager to hop into bed with Rafael and well, I know a master manipulator when I see one.
Aside from the family stuff, Jane scored an interview to be an assistant for a major publishing company. Things were going good until she took Catalina’s advice to be “overly confident” and lied about knowing a system. When she was asked to fix something on the spot, she deleted a seriously important file. However it was Catalina who helped her recover from the situation, forcing her to text the current assistant, which got them in into happy hour with the employees. And after Michael took the karaoke stage to prove to Jane that she’s just as fun as her cousin, the employees were loving her!
Xo finally acted on her vision to open up her own dance studio. With Rogelio’s name attached to it, she was able to get the studio of her dreams at a pretty good price. The downfall – her manipulative ex BF’s firm was right next door. Rogelio persuaded Xo to finally face the man who continuously ruined her dating life back in the day by telling him off. She did but the next thing you know, she’s making out with him in secret and lying about it to Jane.
Even worse – Rogelio knows Xo is lying to their daughter because he saw her kiss her ex. You know when they say timing is everything? Well that could not be more true on Jane the Virgin! After a talk with Rafael, which consisted of Rogelio doing all the talking, he realized that he was still in love wit Xiomara and the children issue wasn’t enough to stand in his way of happiness. When he marched over to profess his love, she was in the arms of another man…. similar to what’s happening in his telenovela. Thankfully, the moment inspired some good creative writing from Rogelio and it was nice to see him be productive at work for once.
Back at the Marbella, Petra was feeling on top of the world after breaking things off with Scott and kicking Rafael out. That is until Scott threatened to file a harassment lawsuit against her and she needed Rafael’s help to get out of it. She made good with Raf and returned his shares in order to convince him to be on her side when Scott tried to take her down. Little did she know, Rafael and Scott were actually working together and he told him that the woman he’d been sleeping with was actually Anezka. Scott scares me cause he’s unpredictable and at this point, he’s got both the Marbella owners in the palm of his hands…. this can’t be good!
And a brief mention about Sin Rostro – the secret message in Elena’s bible led Michael’s team to a bank account. The identity of the account holder is unknown but I’m sure it will play into the storyline in a very dramatic way. Do you think it belongs to Luisa? Rafael?
Questions
- Can Catalina be trusted? What is she up to?
- Will we ever meet Alba’s grandmother?
- Where did Petra ship off Anezka?
- Will Magda come looking for her?
Coffee Table News
TV Shows to Binge During Your Self-Quarantine and Social Distancing

In case you haven’t been keeping up with global news, coronavirus, COVID-19, is forcing everyone to practice the 2020 version of”conscious uncoupling” known as “social distancing.”
Many cities/states are on lockdown with bars, restaurants, and other establishments closing their doors to keep the outbreak from spreading even more than it has.
If you’ve found yourself self-quarantined at home on the couch to prevent the spread of germs, you’ll likely be looking for things to keep yourself occupied.
Many shows have shuttered production with daytime and late-night talk shows going sans audiences or completely dark for the remainder of the month.
And this means it’s the perfect time to binge-watch those shows you’ve been putting off.
Here are some shows to watch during your self-quarantine.
Scandal
What the world needs now is a fixer who could tell us all how to get out of this mess. Since that’s not possible, we have the next best thing in Olivia Pope, DC’s fixer and right-hand to the President, who is also in a torrid love affair with him. It’s political, dramatic, and sexy as hell to this day.
Timeless
Don’t you wish we could all travel back to a time before the coronavirus? Same. Maybe if we had a time machine like Lucy, Wyatt, and Rufus, we totally could. But alas, we’ll have to settle for watching their journey through key historical moments as they attempt to stop Rittenhouse from destroying the world.
Locke & Key
Think Harry Potter meets Narnia. Netflix’s new fantasy thriller finds a family moving into a mansion following their father’s death where they learn that it’s filled with secret keys that open up portals to other dimensions. You never know where you’ll end up, but it’ll make you forget you’re curled up on your couch amidst a toilet-paper shortage.
Mr. Robot
Elliot works as a cybersecurity engineer by day and doubles as a vigilante hacker by night. When he’s recruited by a mysterious underground organization, he’s forced to do things that make him question his personal beliefs, his morals, and most importantly, what’s real and what isn’t.
Financial burdens (like the fact that you spent all your money stocking up on canned goods and paper towels) plague three suburban moms who are tired of always playing “catch up.” They decide to take matters into their own hands and rob a grocery store. Soon, they find themselves trying to navigate a world of crime that has absolutely no rules. As they try to survive, their actions will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Stranger Things
You’ve already heard of Stranger Things, and if you haven’t seen it yet, it’s high time you do. The series takes place in 1980s Indiana and follows a group of young friends who become privy to supernatural happening within the government.
Grey’s Anatomy
There’s no better time than during a quarantine to watch all 16 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy. Honestly, when else are you going to have the time? All you need to know is that it’s a medical drama, there’s a doctor named McDreamy, and Shonda Rhimes is the boss babe behind it.
The Good Place
The Good Place is a stroke of comedic genius mixed with some of the most insightful and wholesome storytelling of our generation. It’s also the only series that had the perfect series finale (fight me, but after coronavirus cause there’s a no-touching ban). Eleanor Shellstrop is shocked to find herself in the Good Place following her death and immediately realizes she’s there by mistake. No one is prepared for her hilarious afterlife antics as she hides from architect Michael and her new friends while trying to become a better version of herself.
Don’t be deterred by the plot — a young Latina woman learns she’s pregnant after she’s accidentally artificially inseminated. The series weaves together the best parts of a telenovela while adding heart, feshed-out characters, strong female leads, irresistible love interests, and family at the forefront of every storyline.
Love is Blind
In the reality TV vein, Netflix delivered the world’s newest obsession. It’s a social experiment that many claim prepared our generation for dating throughout “social distancing.” Love is Blind forces a handful of contestants to meet people while isolated in pods. Once they find their “soulmate,” they propose to them without meeting face-to-face and a few weeks later, walk down the aisle.
YOU
If you’re not familiar with Joe Goldberg, you’re missing out. YOU is a suspenseful thriller that digs into the mind of an obsessed serial killer and follows his romantic relationships.
Game of Thrones
Similarly to Greys Anatomy, when else are you going to find the time to watch all of Game of Thrones? This is the perfect time to dig into a pop culture phenomenon so you know what “winter is coming” means the next time someone mentions it.
The Marvelous Ms. Maisel
If there’s anyone that can cheer you up and put a smile on your face, it’s Ms. Maisel. Set in the late 1950s, Miriam aka “Midge” breaks the rules and pursues a career in stand-up comedy. While it’s unheard of for women of her class to pursue a career, it’s even more unheard of a woman succeeding in such an industry. But leave it to Midge to prove everyone wrong and do it with flair and style!
Jane The Virgin
Jane the Virgin – Chapter One Hundred (5×19)

Be brave.
That’s what Rafael told Jane when he first met her on Jane the Virgin Season 1 Episode 1, and five seasons later, the theme of braveness continued on Jane the Virgin Season 5 Episode 19.
It should be noted that I had to tell myself to be brave while writing this review and wiping away so many happy tears.
As far as series finales go, Jane the Virgin’s hit every mark and was a treat for longtime fans.
One would say it was the inverse of what made Jane the Virgin such a household name; it bypassed the usual telenovela-twists and opted for happy endings all around.
There will always be things that I wish would have happened, but confined to a one-hour window, the finale was pretty perfect.
Jane The Virgin
Jane the Virgin – Chapter Ninety-Eight (5×17)

How do we say goodbye?
Xiomara posed that very question at the end of Jane the Virgin Season 5 Episode 17, and nothing sums up my feelings more succinctly.
We’re almost at the end, and despite this being the weakest season to date, it’s still bittersweet.
Look, nothing against anyone on the Jane the Virgin team.
Putting together a final season is a tall order, and appeasing everyone is nearly impossible.
We’re always going to have a bone to pick with something. That’s just life.
Nevertheless, I’m enjoying this strange ride for what it is and soaking up these last moments with the Gloriana Villaneuva family.
The realistic moments of the episode were really great, but the moments that leaned heavily into telenovela territory fell short.
Rose’s masterplan was revealed and to be honest, it was lame and non-existent.
Everything she’s ever done was motivated by her love for Luisa.
She broke out of jail and created an army of minions in order to be with her one true love.
If Luisa hadn’t betrayed Rose, Rose wouldn’t have had any motive to come after Jane.
Rose has been an elusive and terrifying villain all these years, but she just felt like a run-of-the-mill villain when she ambushed Jane.
Yes, I was a nervous wreck the entire time, but only because I expected Rose to already have people at Mateo’s school waiting for him or something.
Did anyone even know where Mateo was at the time? And why did no one come to check in on Jane?
Then, Rose’s grand plan was to sneak into the This Is Mars party essentially wearing alien costumes from Spirit Halloween.
What happened to the plastic surgery genius who could change her appearance at the snap of her fingers?
The one who befriended Michael as Susanna and faked his whole death?
We needed that Rose to come out and play.
Read the full review at TV Fanatic!
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