Miriam’s parents are considering moving back in with her. She tries to spin this as a favour, but of course this is all a big ruse. Abe and Rose don’t fall for it and in fact, turn it around for their own benefit. In order to make this work, they decide to set out and make sure they don’t look like “charity cases” with a suitable cover story.
The story of how Midge and the guys bought the apartment back from the previous tenant is essentially based on them making out that they are the ones who actually bought it back. They go on to concoct a story about how their own apartment fell through and they were forced to move in temporarily.
Abe wakes up to find that his typewriter is broken and he has to go back to the bathroom. Meanwhile, Rose starts rearranging the kitchen. Even worse, the milk delivery has been cancelled because Miriam doesn’t have any credit. The thing is, the delivery always been under Joel’s name and now that he’s not there, she needs to provide some cash upfront. Which obviously isn’t going to happen any time soon.
Susie is frustrated after trying to break away from Sophie. She learns that Tessie actually slept with Mr. B and is now working at the insurance company they defrauded. This means that Susie should be able to get her cheque. However, Susie immediately receives a call from Miriam, frazzled and bemoaning her situation.
Susie’s chat with Harry Drake afterwards is her ticket to reinvigorate herself. People are talking about her. Whether good or bad, that’s always a step forward in the industry.
Susie tries to get a gig but that doesn’t go well. So naturally, she locks Billy out and urges Miriam to take the stage. And that works out as well as one would think. Midge is kicked out, barred for life, and taken to the police station after impersonating a hooker. She’s soon let out though but it’s definitely a wake up call for her. ..
That night, Susie shows up and pays back Joel. He warns her not to gamble Midge’s money again, spitting his words with venomous wrath. The message is definitely heard loud and clear.
Midge and Abe are discussing their current situation. Abe is questioning whether or not she can handle all of this, as they sit together and drink. They are considering their options.
The Episode Review
The second episode of Marvelous Mrs Maisel continued to deepen the character ties, with plenty of drama involving Midge trying to claw her way back into the stand-up game. Susie managed to get her money back, and while that side of things had been resolved, there was still the question of getting Midge back on the stand-up circuit and to the heights she once reveled in. ..
There is a nice ebb and flow to these episodes, although Midge is arguably the weak link in all of this. While I appreciate her career has been difficult and she’s been struggling a lot, there is a cynical edge to a lot of her jokes and dialogue, which sometimes bogs down the tone into bitter melodrama. ..
In this episode, we discuss the chat with Abe at the end of the episode as the pair reflect on their career choices and pursuing what they love. Abe shared that he has decided to pursue a career in politics, while also revealing that he is open to other opportunities as well. He also mentioned that he is grateful for his experiences working in business and media, which have taught him a lot about life and the world.
The article discusses the balance of power between the city and the bank, and how it could be affected by next week’s follow-up.
