“Jane the Virgin” showrunner Jennie Urman caught lightning in a bottle with the hit series.
From its conception to its finale, the show delivered dramatic scenes with suspended-disbelief moments and highly entertaining characters.
It’s impossible to ignore the CW series' impact on the entertainment industry.
Most pressing, “Jane the Virgin” opened up conversations about the representation of Latina women in media.
“I have been raised by such strong women,” she explained.
But what exactly made the show so special?
“I didn’t want to do a satire, because that’s not what I came to do.
I kept reminding myself that I’m writing love letters to the telenovela.
That’s the spirit in which I tried to approach this.”
The Washington Postcommended the series for taking popular telenovela tropes and making them relatable.
The Washington Post also pointed out that the character growth was very believable.
Come for the drama, and stay for the comedy and the emotional rollercoaster.
