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Jane The Virgin (UK)

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According to GeekTown this starts on E4 on 22 April at 9pm.

Not sure whether it's my sort of thing but it has had some critical success in the US.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/jane-the-virgin/s01/
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    LMLM Posts: 63,510
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    On paper, it sounds like a load of crap and I was harsh about this
    But i checked it out, and it's a delight of a show. It's camp, a bit silly but funny and charming at the same time. Plus the lead actress is fantastic and was worthy of her golden globe win. It's slightly in the same vein as Ugly Betty, so for anyone who liked that, check this out.
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    MrSuperMrSuper Posts: 18,545
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    The lead actress of Jane the Virgin also won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy for the show as well this year. Not my cup of tea so i won't be watching but it seems like a decent show by all accounts.
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    MissySmithMissySmith Posts: 492
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    This is very easy watching. In the same vein as Ugly Betty/Devious Maids :)
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    daisyduck1976daisyduck1976 Posts: 1,166
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    Sounds right up my street then! I love devious maids, so count me in.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 361
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    Don't know too much about this show. I loved Ugly Betty. Anything similar to Ugly Betty has me watching. :D
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    LushnessLushness Posts: 38,169
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    I just caught the first eppy of this, quite by accident through channel hopping. I love this, really sweet show!
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    daisyduck1976daisyduck1976 Posts: 1,166
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    Really enjoyed this first episode. Looks like it's going to be deliciously soapy but with a good heart. Just what I need!
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    PetingoPetingo Posts: 973
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    MissySmith wrote: »
    This is very easy watching. In the same vein as Ugly Betty/Devious Maids :)

    I have never watched Ugly Betty but I was struck by a Devious Maid-ish atmosphere to Jane.

    We enjoyed the first episode and look forward to the next instalment :)
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    suesuesuesuesuesue Posts: 16,256
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    I wasn't expecting too much from this but found the first ep hilarious. Had a similar feel to Pushing Daisies if anyone remembers that.
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    RiDsTeRRiDsTeR Posts: 12,227
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    I love how over the top the story is in this show. Makes it so fun to watch.
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    Chiltons CaneChiltons Cane Posts: 23,678
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    I liked it but all i could think of was how it reminded me of Ugly Betty. Def worth sticking with though.
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    Hayley_babyHayley_baby Posts: 15,825
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    I'm really enjoying this show its so funny.
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    Anna_WAnna_W Posts: 3,261
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    I enjoy it. Yes, Ugly Betty-like, but that's the style.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 361
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    Enjoying this show. You never know what is going to happen. I do like on how they keep ending it, keeps you wanting more. :D
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    daisyduck1976daisyduck1976 Posts: 1,166
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    I'm still enjoying it too. I think the key to it is the actress playing Jane. She does a great job.
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    LazySusanLazySusan Posts: 6,419
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    Definitely reminds me of Ugly Betty but also somehow it reminds me of Ally McBeal
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    Mrs_JMrs_J Posts: 50
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    I feel this just gets better week after week!! i cant wait for weds night now!
    does anyone know how it's doing ratings wise?
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    MaccaMacca Posts: 18,543
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    Mrs_J wrote: »
    I feel this just gets better week after week!! i cant wait for weds night now!
    does anyone know how it's doing ratings wise?

    Over here or in the states?
    In the states It did well enough to get a second season.
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    Mrs_JMrs_J Posts: 50
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    Maccadanny wrote: »
    Over here or in the states?
    In the states It did well enough to get a second season.

    Over here in the UK.
    I'm just hoping it's not going to be one of those american shows I get into and really start to enjoy only for the channel not to buy the 2nd series because of viewing figures :-(
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    RingoJ739KRingoJ739K Posts: 23,347
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    I'm really liking this show so far, it definitely reminds me of Ugly Betty which I also enjoyed too. :)
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    RingoJ739KRingoJ739K Posts: 23,347
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    Bump for tonight's episode.

    This dinner seems to be very awkward. :D
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    RingoJ739KRingoJ739K Posts: 23,347
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    I genuinely didn't see last week's twist coming.
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    WanderinWonderWanderinWonder Posts: 3,719
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    Did no one see the last episode last week?

    It was an enjoyable finale, with a huge cliffhanger for a final scene.
    What with Sin Rostro stealing Jane's newborn baby Matteo!
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    Chiltons CaneChiltons Cane Posts: 23,678
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    I enjoyed this but felt it went on a bit too long.
    I also didn't buy Rafael and Jane together. I thought she was better suited to Michael.
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    WanderinWonderWanderinWonder Posts: 3,719
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    Chiltons Cane wrote: »
    I enjoyed this but felt it went on a bit too long.
    I also didn't buy Rafael and Jane together. I thought she was better suited to Michael.

    So did I, and didn't mind the season length either.

    I also thought Jane would end up back with Michael by the end.

    I liked Xiomara and Rogelio best as characters.
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