Episode Guide
We’re going to the Catskills! Midnight at the Concord, let’s face the music and dance look, she made a hat someday… Vote for Kennedy, vote for Kennedy all alone.
The balance between comedy and drama in the first half of the series is perfect, with the tone and mood set by the first half of the season. The second half of the series leans more heavily on Midge’s stand-up career after a defining moment midway through the season’s run time involving her father, Abe.
Midge’s triumphant stand-up routine has come at a cost, given how she berated Sophie during long stretches of her skit. Susie (Alex Borstein) is struggling to get gigs for Midge because of it, with Midge herself relegated to working as a call operator in the basement of the department store. Rose (Marin Hinkle) has taken an extended break away from Abe in Paris whilst Joel (Michael Zegen) begrudgingly decides to get a job with his Father after quitting.
The series follows the lives of a family as they travel to Paris for the summer to bring their daughter back home. The family is excited to be able to see France and enjoy its beauty, but they are also worried about how they will be able to get her back home.
The second half of the first season of “Midge” is markedly different in tone from the first. The show switches effortlessly between comedy and drama, furthering the stories for each of the characters. While Midge still performs some stand up here and there, the focus is much more on long shots, showcasing the superior camera work while boasting some impressive acting and a sharp script. ..
The first half of the season is more focused on familial drama and establishing the supporting characters. The second half feels more familiar, focusing on Midge’s stand up career as she prepares to launch into the big time. Promising opportunities present themselves, but Midge is torn between her duties at home and furthering her career as a stand up comedian.
Midge’s stand-up career is largely ignored in the show’s run time, which may be a problem because it could make her more interesting. Without giving too much away, her story could be told more fully.
If you loved the first season of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, you’re sure to adore the second. The show is refreshing and leaves you with a satisfied feeling in the pit of your stomach. From the witty bites of dialogue to the stand up routines that weave tragedy with humour, every part of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel just seems to work perfectly. ..
With a more ambitious second season and a continuation of everything that made the first so great, Mrs Maisel could just be one of the best shows of 2018.
