BET just aired a shockingly thoughtful and engaging beginning to a dramatic/comedic series. Being Mary Jane stars Gabrielle Union (who I've loved for years) and bears the markers of Mara Brock Akil (who worked behind the scenes of Girlfriends, among other shows). It's witty and energized.
But . . .
I really wish that it didn't begin with that squirly (and dubiously conceived) statistic about black women and marriage.
Still . . .
Being Mary Jane is really enjoyable.
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