Ep 1. People In Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw Fish
- TV-14
- February 3, 2015
- 41 min
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8.5 (43)
Being Mary Jane is an American drama television series that premiered on January 7, 2014, on BET. The show follows the life of Mary Jane Paul, a successful news anchor who struggles to balance her personal and professional life. In the second season premiere episode titled "People In Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw Fish," Mary Jane Paul is faced with both personal and professional challenges.
At the beginning of the episode, Mary Jane is seen trying to navigate her way through a new job at a national morning news show in New York City. She is struggling to adapt to the new setting, especially after being accustomed to working in Atlanta for many years. Her new boss is demanding, and Mary Jane is afraid of losing her job due to not being able to keep up with the high demands. Her co-workers are also not very welcoming, and she feels isolated in the new work environment.
Meanwhile, Mary Jane's personal life is not any better. She is still dealing with the aftermath of her past relationships, particularly the relationship with David, her ex-boyfriend. Mary Jane discovers that David has moved on and is now engaged to another woman. This news is devastating to Mary Jane as she still has feelings for David and hoped that they could rekindle their relationship.
In an attempt to distract herself from her personal problems, Mary Jane decides to attend a charity event hosted by her friend Lisa. At the event, Mary Jane is introduced to a new man, Sheldon, who seems to be interested in her. On the surface, Sheldon seems like the perfect guy, but as the night progresses, Mary Jane begins to uncover some secrets about Sheldon's personality that make her question whether he is really the kind of guy she wants to be with.
Back at work, Mary Jane gets into a conflict with her new boss after she makes a mistake on air. The boss blames Mary Jane for the mistake and threatens to fire her if she makes another mistake. Mary Jane feels like she is being unfairly targeted, and the situation leads to a heated argument between them. During the argument, Mary Jane realizes that the boss is intimidated by her knowledge and experience, and that is why she is being targeted.
Overall, the episode deals with the themes of power dynamics, secrets, and betrayal. Mary Jane is faced with challenges in both her personal and professional life, and she must navigate through these challenges to come out stronger on the other side. The episode sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting and dramatic season ahead, and fans of the show can look forward to seeing how Mary Jane deals with the challenges that come her way.