A dark-ish secret of the entertainment industry is that a major factor in big awards like the Oscars and Emmys is the advertising campaigns that try to get voters’ attention. The idea is that if a voter gets a huge stack of critically acclaimed TV show episodes with no guidance, they might be so crippled by the huge…

In advance of its upfront presentation—which is taking place in New York City as we speak—earlier today The CW confirmed what fans of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Jane The Virgin have been anticipating for a while: That the shows will end with their upcoming fourth and fifth seasons, respectively, as Deadline reports. …

The actor: Ivonne Coll first stepped onto the international stage as Miss Puerto Rico in the 1967 Miss Universe Pageant, but she had no intention of being an actress. She worked as a bit comedian and showgirl before scoring a small role in a huge movie, and her time on the set of The Godfather Part II put her on a new…

Jane Gloriana Villanueva does not like surprises, but unfortunately she’s living a telenovela story that is constantly throwing unexpected plot twists her way. She had her future planned in meticulous detail before getting pregnant from an accidental artificial insemination. Her abuela was thrown down the stairs by a…

What does it mean for a TV show to be “grounded”? It’s a word I often use in a positive context, and I think grounded stories tap into relatable human experiences and bring complexity and depth to the emotional lives of characters. Being grounded shouldn’t be every series’ top priority, but shows can always benefit…

After two tearjerker episodes focusing on Xo’s cancer diagnosis, it’s refreshing to have an episode of Jane The Virgin that traffics in joy and relief rather than fear and sorrow. There’s definitely potential for tears in “Chapter Seventy-Nine,” but they’re happy tears as Alba finally gains her U.S. citizenship after…

The CW is a network that gives fans exactly what they want, which is why The Flash and Supergirl had a musical crossover and why Riverdale is actually somehow really good, so in that spirit it has now decided to renew pretty much every one of its shows with a dedicated following—even if those shows don’t have a huge…

I hope everyone has tissues handy for tonight’s Jane The Virgin. Or an absorbent shirt that won’t irritate your eyes when you wipe tears away. I thought I was emotionally prepared for Xiomara’s breast cancer storyline, but “Chapter Seventy-Eight” had me straight-up sobbing at multiple points. I didn’t even cry this…

Here’s what’s up in the world of television for Friday, March 24 and Saturday, march 24. All times are Eastern.

Tonight’s Jane The Virgin begins with a warning. Words are quickly typed across a white background, and as I read them, I begin to worry. As I take in the first two lines—“The following contains frank and honest language”—I think that this episode is going to have some sort of trigger warning about sensitive material.…

Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Friday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17. All times are Eastern.

Critics are typically depicted as villains in popular culture, so it’s refreshing to see Jane The Virgin take such an empathetic approach to the relationship between the artist and critic. You wouldn’t think it at first when Jane imagines herself as an uptight, spiteful critic, but as the episode continues, Jane…

The cast of Jane The Virgin is on the job hunt in “Chapter Seventy-Five,” but before they can move forward, they need to decide on what they really want. Jane wants to be a writer, but when her lifestyle book with Petra is shelved because of Petra’s murder charges, she gives teaching another shot. Rafael is looking to…

Gina Rodriguez leads a great ensemble on the multigenerational sitcom Jane The Virgin and co-stars in Alex Garland’s lush, sci-fi pastiche Annihilation, but she just got the casting call she’s been eagerly awaiting: a guest spot on Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

After playing Jane Gloriana Villanueva for four years, Gina Rodriguez is taking even more control of her character’s life by directing her first episode of Jane The Virgin. It’s a challenge that she accomplishes with her typical grace and precision, and she shows that her understanding of this series goes far beyond…

Jane Gloriana Villanueva is an overachiever, so she’s not very familiar with failure. She can only achieve so much on her own in the unpredictable world of publishing, and when her book fails to take off, she’s begins to doubt whether or not she’s chosen the right career path. She’s at a typical hurdle for a new…

Here’s what’s up in the world of television for Friday, February 2 and Saturday, February 3. All times are Eastern.

It would be so easy for a show like Jane The Virgin to fly off the rails. The entire premise is built on outlandish plot points, but it’s stayed on track for four seasons because the creative team is committed to exploring the real-world challenges of characters caught in the middle of all the telenovela shenanigans.…

Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Friday, January 26 and Saturday January 27. All times are Eastern.