Ep 1. Getting Nekkid
- TV-14
- January 10, 2017
- 41 min
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7.6 (34)
Being Mary Jane season 4 episode 1, titled "Getting Nekkid", opens with Mary Jane sitting in her kitchen with her best friend, Kara, and lamenting about her situation with her ex-boyfriend, Lee. She's torn between her career aspirations and her desire to be with Lee. She admits she's been having trouble sleeping and eating, and we see her sitting at a table full of junk food.
As she heads to work, she listens to a radio host discussing how social media is making us lonely, even though we're more connected than ever. This sets up the central theme of the episode, as Mary Jane tries to reconnect with herself and her friends.
At work, Mary Jane is tasked with interviewing a pop star named Niecy Nash. Mary Jane is initially skeptical about the interview, but as she gets to know the singer, she realizes they share a lot in common. Nash opens up about some of her personal struggles, and Mary Jane is inspired by her honesty. She decides to be more open with her own vulnerability, even though it's uncomfortable.
As the work day winds down, Mary Jane receives a surprise invitation to an art opening from a man named Justin. She's initially hesitant, but eventually decides to go after her friend's encouragement. When she arrives, she's surprised to find that the art exhibit is dedicated to celebrating women of all sizes and shapes. As she looks at the artwork, she begins to see herself in a more positive light.
Throughout the episode, Mary Jane also deals with her family drama. Her niece is working on a school project about the family tree, which brings up some complicated issues related to her father's death. Mary Jane invites her family over for dinner to address some of the tensions, and things quickly become heated.
As the episode comes to a close, Mary Jane decides to take some time to focus on herself. She deletes her dating apps and vows to stop chasing after Lee. Instead, she spends time with her friends and volunteers at a women's shelter. In the final scene, she sits alone in her apartment, reflecting on the changes in her life.
Overall, "Getting Nekkid" is a powerful episode that explores the themes of vulnerability, self-love, and connection. It's a great start to the fourth season of Being Mary Jane, and leaves viewers excited to see where Mary Jane's journey will take her next.