Wish this show never got cancelled it was sooo good
18 Reviews
Good show
caitlincawood25 April 2020
Targeted for a specific audience
moossaboossa30 April 2012
I think this show is either directed at teenagers, those who aren't far from their teenage years or those who are particularly reminiscent of their teenage years; simply because it can't be taken too realistically.
"Jane by design" details the life of a sixteen year old girl who is mistaken as an adult, and is given the opportunity to live both the life of a normal teenager and the life of a successful career woman. She doesn't pay rent but she earns a respectable salary, she doesn't have bills so she uses her money for clothes- it's essentially the best of both worlds. This show centres around a daydream that most high school "outcasts" have had at one point; that of being given the opportunity to break free from the mold and prove to every popular kid that even the outcasts matter.
This show can't be taken too literally. It is very surreal (as a situation such as Jane's would never go unnoticed), perhaps a little stereotyped and generally tailor made for the modern day teenager. It has Iphones, heels and a Katy Perry soundtrack- so if Gossip girl or 90210 simply aren't to your liking, this probably won't be either. But as a teenage girl, I find it adds much needed sustenance to my own daydreams and perhaps a little bit of healthy positivism to my outlook on life.
"Jane by design" details the life of a sixteen year old girl who is mistaken as an adult, and is given the opportunity to live both the life of a normal teenager and the life of a successful career woman. She doesn't pay rent but she earns a respectable salary, she doesn't have bills so she uses her money for clothes- it's essentially the best of both worlds. This show centres around a daydream that most high school "outcasts" have had at one point; that of being given the opportunity to break free from the mold and prove to every popular kid that even the outcasts matter.
This show can't be taken too literally. It is very surreal (as a situation such as Jane's would never go unnoticed), perhaps a little stereotyped and generally tailor made for the modern day teenager. It has Iphones, heels and a Katy Perry soundtrack- so if Gossip girl or 90210 simply aren't to your liking, this probably won't be either. But as a teenage girl, I find it adds much needed sustenance to my own daydreams and perhaps a little bit of healthy positivism to my outlook on life.
Naive and nice
ninabarateli9 September 2017
Well watching series about fashion from 2012 might be quite funny, all this glittery high heels and ballerina dresses are so 2000's. And story is also as old as time. But among all this dark, satiric and sarcastic TV series which are popular in 2017, it was nice to see something as naive and pure. You're going to say the story is boring, shallow and unfinished (thanks for canceling the show after one of the most intense moments, not), it is. But you still can enjoy watching "Jane by design" for its beautiful pictures and actors. I don't regret spending the time for this 18 episodes and really wanted to see what comes next, but unfortunately it's over. Anyway, it was something bright and pure, I loved it
i need a season 2
gmarcott_934 October 2012
This show is quickly becoming one of my favorites. i love the characters and the whole story. i think they should come out with a second season because this show deserves to finish what was started. i want to know what happens next. i want to know if Jane and billy ever get together or if Jane and Eli stay together. what happens with Ben? this is a great show and i don't think I'm the only one who thinks that. season 2 needs to happen so that we can have all of our questions answered. does she ever get a promotion to designer or something higher than assistant? seriously how can they just stop, this show had so much potential if only it had another chance
Erica Dasher best in too fake show
SnoopyStyle29 August 2013
Jane Quimby (Erica Dasher) is an outsider at school. Her brother Ben struggles to earn money as an athletic assistant at her school with their father dead and their mother gone. She tries to be an intern but famed fashion designer Gray Chandler Murray (Andie MacDowell) mistakenly hires her as an assistant. With her friend Billy's help, she leads a double life as a student and a full-time assistant.
This is a cheap looking, fake feeling work story, and completely unreal. The only saving grace is the super likable Erica Dasher. Sure she's cute, but she has the adorable underdog feel that demands we root for her. It lasted 1 season. It could have done a good second season but maybe not.
This is a cheap looking, fake feeling work story, and completely unreal. The only saving grace is the super likable Erica Dasher. Sure she's cute, but she has the adorable underdog feel that demands we root for her. It lasted 1 season. It could have done a good second season but maybe not.
Great Show!
courtxoxo16 February 2012
Jane by Design is a fantastic show! If you're like me, and you watch other ABC Family series, this one is different than all of the others! Jane Quimby, a high schooler, works at a fashion internship and along the way has to stay in high school, and live with her adorable older brother Ben. Ben works at the school where Jane and her best friend Billy Nutter go. (Billy is so hot, by the way ladies!) This show is quirky, different, and funny! All of the characters really mesh well together and every week when I watch it, I laugh, smile, and love to see what's going to happen next! I would recommend this show to anyone interested because not only are the characters cute and funny, but the show is great and different than what other shows are like nowadays! CHECK IT OUT!! :)
Cute Combination
borderlinecomedy30 April 2012
Jane by Design is an adorable combination of Ugly Betty and the Devil Wears Prada. This show caters to young girls. It will also capture the hearts of hopeless romantics. The show creates curious conflict to hook the viewer. Yet, the show manages to end with a resolution that leaves you eager to feel more. I'm not sure if its the beautiful actresses or the interesting plot; but, my husband has sat down to watch several episodes with me. He has even asked me a few questions about the character's backgrounds. It is hard to engage a man in a romantic comedy, but this show has done it.I look forward to more episodes. If you enjoyed Ugly Betty or the Devil Wears Prada, I believe you will be surprised by Jane by Design, and the writers ability to write show after show with the same up beat feel.
WORST show on television
sam-braco20 April 2012
I literally wanted to bash my head into a wall attempting to watch this show. The acting is borderline terrible with a few promising actors budding on acceptable (Ben, Jane's brother, isn't HORRIBLE). The script is juvenile at best. I do think it's probably a good show for teens but if you are an adult trying to watch this, you will want a good healthy dose of a hefty pain killer before you try to watch it. Erica Dasher, who plays Jane, is annoying and there is something going on with her face that just bothers me and distracts me from anything else that is going on in the show. Also, people at ABC Family, who are we trying to kid? These actors and actresses portraying high school students do NOT look like they are in high school! At least hire actors who look like they can pull off being a teen. For example, Matthew Atkinson, who plays Jane's crush, Nick, is DEFINITELY pushing 30. I'm sorry to those who like the show, but for someone who was excited to watch this show because she likes fashion, this was a huge, stinking pile of disappointment.
Unique Show
sardanpasta18 March 2012
Jane by design is fast becoming my favorite show. Here are the pros: * Great acting. From excitingly explosive performances by India to the complex and non-stereotypical characters of Lulu and Nick, this cast has proved they have the chops. 26 year old Erica Dasher, who plays the main character of Jane, portrays a teenager quite well, as does Nick Roux, who plays her best friend.
* Creative plots. The plot lines are not contrived or cliché. Instead, most plots center around Jane at school, Jane at work in the fantasy world of fashion, and Jane's relationships with her friends and co-workers. This show is obviously very fashion related, so any fashionistas will enjoy its numerous references to the industry and cameo appearances by designers (like Betsey Johnson.) * Unique relationships. This isn't just your typical abc teen show drama...instead of constant breakups and such, Jane by Design presents Jane and Billy as incredibly close but (as yet) platonic best friends. Billy's devotion to Jane is something quite unusual and their relationship is one not really seen before.
* Really good clothes. Which is to be expected, since this is a fashion show.
So, in conclusion, go watch this show. It's positive, lighthearted, and actually has substance. The 10 episodes are airing in rotation on abc's site (a rerun is added every Monday) and abc has just ordered 8 more episodes for this summer. OR, if you can't wait that long, check out this realistic fanfiction story which carries over all the plot lines from the show (just search for "Kickstich" by Clarissa Rivers on fanfiction.)
* Creative plots. The plot lines are not contrived or cliché. Instead, most plots center around Jane at school, Jane at work in the fantasy world of fashion, and Jane's relationships with her friends and co-workers. This show is obviously very fashion related, so any fashionistas will enjoy its numerous references to the industry and cameo appearances by designers (like Betsey Johnson.) * Unique relationships. This isn't just your typical abc teen show drama...instead of constant breakups and such, Jane by Design presents Jane and Billy as incredibly close but (as yet) platonic best friends. Billy's devotion to Jane is something quite unusual and their relationship is one not really seen before.
* Really good clothes. Which is to be expected, since this is a fashion show.
So, in conclusion, go watch this show. It's positive, lighthearted, and actually has substance. The 10 episodes are airing in rotation on abc's site (a rerun is added every Monday) and abc has just ordered 8 more episodes for this summer. OR, if you can't wait that long, check out this realistic fanfiction story which carries over all the plot lines from the show (just search for "Kickstich" by Clarissa Rivers on fanfiction.)
I truly hated it
TheTruthSpeaker25 March 2023
Warning: Spoilers
This show made me want to go into the ocean and get eaten by whatever came across me. It was so unbelievably bad, jane is so self absorbed and only acknowledges her own problems (teens can be bad but never THAT BAD). She literally forged a fake ID to get the job, SHE COMMITS CRIMES, and half of the love interests are grown men, jane is 16, that's all kinds of gross!!! And she didn't think to tell the grown man she dated she was 16! The poor guy looked terrified when he found out, I mean who wouldn't be bro just dodged a prison sentence. We haven't even mentioned billy, poor guy has to help Jane every waking moment and if he doesn't she gets all angry for not helping her go to the job she illegally has, and when the lad gets a girlfriend Jane tried her best to always ruin it for him. I mean she didn't exactly try to gel along with zoey it's almost like she literally judges her constantly. The only one who calls Jane out for being awful got fired BECAUSE OF JANE. I just wanted to watch a show with an actor from DBH in it and now I want to be beheaded because of this show. I'm glad the show ended Jane doesn't deserve a happy ending.
Please Renew
rvashus6 August 2012
This is the best show ABC has put on air in years. I will be very disappointed in them if they do not continue this series. In fact I may stop watching ABC all together without it. Nothing else has both grabbed my attention and my emotions like the characters and plot of this series. The characters are dynamic and well thought out and the romance confusion definitely puts the icing on the cake. The numerous love triangles, mix-ups, and near disastrous situations that the female lead, Jane, encounters can grab your attention from a mile away. I would rate this TV show no less than perfection and am very, very pleased with ABC when inferring to this particular series. I hope with all my heart that they renew it and continue such a great show.
Jane by design
rachel_nicole_jade22 August 2012
I like this series. Its the old double life Hannah Montana meets The devil wears Prada. Where the unpopular dorky school girl actually has an exciting life outside of school. Its good to see the misfits and underdogs as not the most glamorous people, because lets face it- in reality that never happens! It opens young girls minds to the idea of their own design and trends in fashion. About expressing ones individuality and also that they can do anything that they put their mind too. For a woman in my 20's who has a large distaste for a lot of the latest programming that TV has to offer, i must admit that this show has certainly caught my attention!
need
jiangchunli924 December 2013
I like this series. Its the old double life Hannah Montana meets The devil wears Prada. Where the unpopular dorky school girl actually has an exciting life outside of school. Its good to see the misfits and underdogs as not the most glamorous people, because lets face it- in reality that never happens! It opens young girls minds to the idea of their own design and trends in fashion. About expressing ones individuality and also that they can do anything that they put their mind too. For a woman in my 20's who has a large distaste for a lot of the latest programming that TV has to offer, i must admit that this show has certainly caught my attention!
Why??
whozwatze20 September 2014
There has to be more seasons to Jane by Design. It can't just end there, there's got to be more.
I want to see what happens to Jane, her job, her relationship with Billy. I want to find out what happens. The director should continue the season, its so dramatic and very addictive to watch.
Nick is totally cute, but a jerk. Seriously why'd you have to cheat on Jane for? She is like the most awesome person ever. She is the best friend anybody could ask for.
There's got to be another season. I have to find out what happens to Jane.
I want to see what happens to Jane, her job, her relationship with Billy. I want to find out what happens. The director should continue the season, its so dramatic and very addictive to watch.
Nick is totally cute, but a jerk. Seriously why'd you have to cheat on Jane for? She is like the most awesome person ever. She is the best friend anybody could ask for.
There's got to be another season. I have to find out what happens to Jane.
A Show of Good Design
mboucher-069873 July 2016
I recently found this awesome new(new to me at least) show and I am so glad I did. After watching the whole season in one day, I'd have to admit that I fell in love with it. Jane Quimby is a beautiful girl and loves fashion(ha ha we could be twins!) She also has a best friend named Billy and I think this show really shows how important friendship is especially since the 'friend zone' isn't too hot anymore. I had to get my whole family in on the show and we all watch it wishing for more. Just one episode turns into watching the whole season for hours. Though it does have some strong content, I don't think I'd mind a 13 year old watching it. Cute little theme song and a wonderful story to match and of course a little bit of humor here and there. Wish there was a second season cause I'd watch it for my life. In the meantime, go ahead and watch this underrated show, trust me, you'll fall in love with it. <3
Really love it really do
cyanramsey-4444614 March 2019
It's a fantastic show I really love it but they should not of canceled it after 1 season they should made a 2 season so wouldn't leave us in expensive about what happens to jane at the end,but since they had to to choose between pretty liars and Jane by design they chose pretty liars but since it's done they should make jane by design 2 and maybe 3rd sesson because I really want to fine out what happen with jane and Billy and jane and her boss and her nephew really hope the show comes back.
heartfelt storylines and themes of friendship
edinaes-7070119 May 2023
The fashion element of the show is a true highlight. Viewers are treated to a visual feast of stunning outfits, stylish designs, and glamorous fashion events. The series does an excellent job of showcasing the creativity and artistry behind the fashion world, making it a treat for fashion enthusiasts and those with an eye for style.
Aside from the fashion, the series also excels in its comedic moments. The humor is light-hearted and enjoyable, providing genuine laughs throughout the episodes. The witty dialogue and comedic timing of the cast add an extra layer of entertainment to the show, making it a perfect choice for those looking for a feel-good and fun viewing experience.
Beyond the fashion and comedy, "Jane by Design" also weaves in heartfelt storylines and themes of friendship, self-discovery, and pursuing one's dreams. It tackles relatable issues faced by teenagers, such as identity, fitting in, and finding one's true passion. These emotional arcs add depth and resonance to the series, making it more than just a fashion-focused show.
Overall, "Jane by Design" is a hidden gem that deserves recognition. It offers a perfect blend of fashion, comedy, and heartfelt storytelling, making it a must-watch for anyone seeking an enjoyable and uplifting TV series. With its lovable characters, stylish aesthetics, and relatable themes, it is a delightful escape into the world of fashion and the trials and tribulations of adolescence.
Aside from the fashion, the series also excels in its comedic moments. The humor is light-hearted and enjoyable, providing genuine laughs throughout the episodes. The witty dialogue and comedic timing of the cast add an extra layer of entertainment to the show, making it a perfect choice for those looking for a feel-good and fun viewing experience.
Beyond the fashion and comedy, "Jane by Design" also weaves in heartfelt storylines and themes of friendship, self-discovery, and pursuing one's dreams. It tackles relatable issues faced by teenagers, such as identity, fitting in, and finding one's true passion. These emotional arcs add depth and resonance to the series, making it more than just a fashion-focused show.
Overall, "Jane by Design" is a hidden gem that deserves recognition. It offers a perfect blend of fashion, comedy, and heartfelt storytelling, making it a must-watch for anyone seeking an enjoyable and uplifting TV series. With its lovable characters, stylish aesthetics, and relatable themes, it is a delightful escape into the world of fashion and the trials and tribulations of adolescence.
Wish there's a second season
melodyso13 March 2022
I like following Jane's journey and the excitement of exciting everything for the first time. Definitely like the eye candy. Her friendship with Nick is so much. Definitely can't het enough of it so was very disappointed that there's no renewal.
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