An interesting theory surfaced in May regarding the potential plot for season three. It suggests that the show will trade Jane's more whimsical, romantic views on life for ones based in reality, which it backs up by citing the behavior of Jane's thesis adviser, Professor Donaldson, throughout the show. Jane has always been fixated on an idyllic romance, and her initial thesis (as well as the show's plot) reflected that in her search for the man of her dreams. Donaldson serves as somewhat of a surrogate for the writers of Jane the Virgin, and the narrator notes in the finale that the professor "hates the marriage plot," right before Jane decides to change her thesis from a fantastical romance to the real story of her grandparents' relationship. Could that have been a sign that the writers want to take season three in a totally new direction? Regardless of whether or not Michael overcomes his injuries, Jane is going to be traumatized. That trauma might affect her character forever, in the same way Matteo's kidnapping did, making this theory not so far-fetched.
