The Top 5 Moments from Jane the Virgin‘s Very Sexy “Chapter Forty-Seven”
(Episode 3.03)
The CW
Jane the Virgin’s “Chapter Forty-Seven” deals with more sexual politics—and sexual identities—while certain characters feel as if they’re at a crossroads. Jane finally has sex, but it isn’t anything like she expected. Directed by Eva Longoria, there are plenty of beautiful and well-conceived shots, such as the one where Jane is in her childhood room, while Xiomara plays dress up in the doorway, calling back to the first season.
5. The Sex Tape Plot
There are at least two other series featuring a sex tape as a plot device this season (Pitch is one), and it can be tiresome—but here, the trope is turned upside down by way of Jane’s hilarious advisor. After Jane and Michael finally have sex, Jane accidently records her first time and sends to said advisor. Yes, the cringe-factor is high as second-hand embarrassment settles in, but instead of causing too much commotion, Jane’s advisor begins to understand why Jane’s romance novel borders too much on fantasy elements when it comes to sex. We’re now aware of what Jane’s story lacked, which leads to the introduction of a fantastic character based on Cecilia.
4. The Making of a Well-Rounded Character
I didn’t care too much for the idea that Rogelio was selling a U.S. version of Triago to a fictional version of The CW. However, I did appreciate that Carolina Rivera and Micah Schraft, the writers of “Chapter Forty-Seven,” focused on how to create a well-rounded character, especially when based on a real person. Cecilia didn’t ruin her sister Alba’s life because she’s only a “bitch.” She’s a multifaceted woman with passions and goals, one dealt a heartbreaking blow that severs the sisters’ bond. Alba wasn’t always the religious, wise woman without faults, and Jane and Xo are more than their sexual identities: Digging deeper than the surface, and seeing the world from other perspectives, is a lesson all writers, including Jane, have to learn.
3. Jane’s Sexual Identity
Since being raised by Alba, Jane has endured discussions of how being a virgin is like holding a delicate flower until it’s crushed, as in lost—not exactly sex-positive. But Jane was proud to be a virgin and Alba’s intentions were good. So when Jane loses her virginity to Michael, it should be magical, especially after waiting so long.