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Being Mary Jane

Name: Being Mary Jane
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013-07-02
Duration: 45 min

2013 – 2016 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United States of America

Mary Jane Paul is a one-woman-show: a successful TV news anchor, and an entirely self-sufficient powerhouse who remains devoted to a family that doesn't share her motivation. Intense drama and unforgettable moments unfold as Mary Jane juggles her life, her relationships, her work, and commitments to her family.

6.9(117 reviews)

7.8124% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Jul 2, 2013
Last air date: Sep 19, 2017
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 51
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: BET
Creator / showrunner: Mara Brock Akil
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Breakdown Productions, Akil Productions

Where to watch

Streaming availability has not been added yet.

Keywords

tv news anchordepressingcliché

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2013 · 9 episodes

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Cast

Gabrielle Union

Mary Jane Paul

Aaron D. Spears

Mark Bradley

Lisa Vidal

Kara Lynch

Stephen Bishop

David Paulk

Margaret Avery

Helen Patterson

B.J. Britt

Paul Patterson, Jr.

Raven Goodwin

Niecy Patterson

Richard Brooks

Patrick Patterson

Richard Roundtree

Paul Patterson, Sr.

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.9

117 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.9/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6.9/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.9/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.9/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.9/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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