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Jane the Virgin – Chapter Fifty-Four (3×10)

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On a recent review of Jane the Virgin I said that the show was falling into a lull and losing the dramatic effect. The writers could come up with the craziest stories, but crazy is what we expected and therefore, none of it was that shocking. Petra’s sister Anezka marrying Scott because she wanted to stay in the country? Bland. Scott stealing Rafael’s father’s will so that he could blackmail Petra with it?  Crafty but still to be expected.

But what happened this week at the very end? No one saw that coming.

The episode started off on a happier note – Michael was studying for his law exam, Jane was trying to get her book published, Rogelio was figuring things out with Denise and Xo was enjoying the new relationship stage with Bruce. Nothing out of the ordinary right?

The day before Michael’s exam, Jane didn’t want him to stress much so she took him to the carnival, re-living their first date where Michael was a bucket case of nerves. Now that they were married though, things were a bit more relaxed. They made out in the photo booth, rode the ferris wheel and vowed to move up their “baby timeline” after Jane had a brief pregnancy scare.

The next day when Michael went to his exam, she went to visit the author to convince her that she was right for the job because the book she gave her was full of inaccuracy’s, something she noticed only thanks to Michael’s keen eye. Proving she was worthy of the job, she accepted the offer. 

But while Jane was rejoicing, Michael was about to take his final breath. As he finished up his test, he walked to turn it in and collapsed to the ground. What followed after was a whirlwind of emotions for the average viewer. Remember when the narrator told us that “Michael would love Jane till his last breath.” Well, he wasn’t fibbing.. he was foreshadowing Michael’s death. That’s right… MICHAEL DIED.

Jane got the call and the doctor said her husband died after too much stress to his heart after his gunshot would. As she fell to the ground, I couldn’t help but wonder how ironic – Jane wanted him to discontinue being a cop because it wasn’t safe but he died while taking a test to a safer career. I guess you really just never know when your time has come. 

And if that wasn’t enough to get your heart thumping and the tears flowing, the episode did something even more unexpected – it flashed 3 years forward. Mateo was now walking and talking and in the brief scene, Jane was still grieving her husband by looking at the carnival photos they took just a day before he died. 

Why the flashforward? Why did Michael have to die? Why couldn’t Jane get her happiness for just a little bit longer? I’m sure we’ll see her cope with it all in the following episodes but it is definitely not something I’m looking forward to. A life without Michael is no life at all…

The rest of the episode seems pretty minute after that major bombshell so I’ll summarize in list form.

  • Xo told Abuela that she was thinking of moving out with Bruce in a few months
  • She bonded with his daughter, who ended up coming to Jane’s house drunk
  • Rogelio made his on screen debut but his full-nudity scene was cut out so he never got his “big moment”
  • He did however agree to work on a reality show with Darcy and it seems like Ro and Xo are never going to happen.
  • Rafael told Petra he was going to turn himself in for covering up for his father
  • Petra freaked out because she didn’t think she could parent alone, especially cause she couldn’t bond with the babies. She eventually did and it was sweet to see.
  • It seems like Raf will probably never go through with it because he found Jane falling to the floor in tears after finding out about Michael. He could never leave two baby momma’s… not like this.
  • Louisa made her epic return with her new GF. Raf was skeptical, as he should be… because it was in fact Rose with a new face. Why can’t she just give this crazy woman up?

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Lizzy Buczak is the founder of CraveYouTV. What started off as a silly blog in her sophomore year at Columbia College Chicago turned her passion for watching TV into an opportunity! She has been in charge of CraveYou since 2011, writing reviews and news content for a wide variety of shows. Lizzy is a Music Business and Journalism major who has written for RADIO.COM, TV Fanatic, Time Out Chicago, Innerview, Pop’stache and Family Time.

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TV Shows to Binge During Your Self-Quarantine and Social Distancing

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TV Shows to watch While Working from Home Coronavirus

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!

Binge. Enjoy. And wash your hands!

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Jane the Virgin – Chapter One Hundred (5×19)

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Jane the Virgin Chapter One Hundred Series Finale Review

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.

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Jane the Virgin – Chapter Ninety-Eight (5×17)

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Jane The Virgin Chapter Ninety-Eight Review

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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