Jane the refreshing new comedy
Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Monday, October 13. All times are Eastern.
Top pick
Jane The Virgin (The CW, 9 p.m.): In this new CW series adapted loosely from the Venezuelan daytime soap “Juana la Virgen,” Jane—a student and waitress who wants to be a writer—ends up pregnant when a doctor accidentally artificially inseminates her. If you don’t know how that could possibly happen, you’ll have to tune into the series premiere tonight. Yes, Jane is a virgin, but she’s also “considerate, thoughtful, intelligent, and hard-working,” as Kate Kulzick remarks in her pre-air review. With its mixture of melodrama and wacky comedy that parodies its telenovela roots along with its occasional serious moments, Jane The Virgin already reminisces of the late, great Ugly Betty and similarly works against stereotypes of Latina women. And we would not be opposed to Marc St. James and Amanda Tanen showing up in this universe:
Also noted
Sleepy Hollow (Fox, 9 p.m.): This week on the Abbie and Ichabod Variety Hour, a demonic Pied Piper shows up because of course. And he’s stealing children. But, more importantly, Abbie also gives Ichabod a driving lesson, which is bound to be hilarious.
Regular coverage
Big Bang Theory (CBS, 8 p.m.)
Gotham (Fox, 8 p.m.)
Elsewhere in TV Club
The complete series of The Wonder Years is finally available on DVD, and if you find yourself wondering how Dan Lauria came to be Jack Arnold, Will Harris spoke with the man himself in the latest Random Roles.