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5 Reasons “Jane the Virgin” Should Be at the Top of Your Must-Watch List

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Shailagh Lannon Student Contributor, Gustavus Adolphus College
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Gustavus chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Looking for a new show to binge watch post-finals? Here are five reasons to start off your summer Netflix relationship with Jane the Virgin:

1. It’s the American version of a telenovela. Telenovelas are great because, unlike Degrassi, telenovelas fit all of your favorite drama into a reasonable number of seasons.

2. It is filled with intricate crime plots. Who would’ve thought that a show with the word “virgin” in the title would also be about drug lords and murder plots?

3. You get to witness the most complicated love triangle in the history of love triangles. I love Rafael, but I’ll always be team Michael.    

4. Baby Mateo is the cutest baby ever. Need I say more?

5. The show is filled with strong female leads. Between Jane’s bodily autonomy, Petra’s eye for business, and Alba’s courage, you’ll be left feeling inspired and feminist AF.

Happy watching, lovelies! HCXO

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