Being Mary Jane

The series follows Mary Jane Paul, a successful television news anchor navigating the complexities of her professional and personal life. She juggles demanding career aspirations, a desire for lasting love, and the pressures of family expectations. As she strives for success, she confronts societal judgments and her own choices regarding relationships, career, and identity.

Being Mary Jane was generally well-received for its exploration of a modern Black woman's multifaceted life and career. Critics often praised Gabrielle Union's performance and the show's willingness to tackle relevant social issues. While some found the storylines occasionally melodramatic, its overall impact was seen as significant in representing nuanced female experiences on television.

• Praised for Gabrielle Union's compelling performance as a career-driven woman.
• Appreciated for its realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by professional Black women.
• Some noted the series occasionally ventured into overly dramatic territory, but its overall message resonated.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight Gabrielle Union's captivating performance and the show's relatable exploration of career, family, and romantic struggles. Many viewers found Mary Jane's journey to be inspiring and authentic, though some wished for more consistent resolution in the storylines.

Nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series (Gabrielle Union) in 2017.

The series finale, which aired as a TV movie in 2019, provided a definitive conclusion to Mary Jane's story after the show was canceled by BET.