The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
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to take a hard look at what it means to pursue a career you love.
Especially if its a career that isnt paying you what youre worth.
This includes visiting the local merchants and charming them into extending her credit line.
Because she has no cash, of course.
Tell me why this was a good idea again?
And, of course, Zelda.
(On the agenda tonight, A Stop at Willoughby.)
Anyway, Rose likes Midges idea, while Abe thinks its stupid.
Or theyre from outer space, and they dont know it.
Or they think theyre dead but from outer space, and they dont know it!
Theres no question Rod Serling created a seminal television program, but he did overuse those tropes.
Including the alternate-reality one.
We cant have the neighbors thinking were charity cases, declares an on-brand Rose.
Bedecked in her jewels and turban, Jane Lynchs Sophie Lennon remains formidable even in a severely fragile state.
I put that in quotes because apparently Sophies postMiss Julienervous breakdown was a carefully curated business decision.
Clearly, Sophies Lucille fucking Ball signature signals a continued collaboration this season whether Susie wants it or not.
And things only spiral from there.
Midge then callsher own therapistSusie in a panic.
But Midge and her problems take a back seat to Susies own.
Good news: The insurance check is finally being cut.
comic on Broadway, which means people are talking about her.
Susie, that is.
As in, not the comfy-cozy Gaslight.
Midge warms up by downing a few and reciting the predictable comics hack routines along with them.
Except Midge doesnt do her tight ten, she doesBillystight ten.
Because she does those acts better than every other comedian who walked onto that stage and in heels.
Its a fucking mans world indeed.
Midge holds court in jail, speed-grousing about the male-female double standard.
Its there that Midge meets a young woman named Gloria (Kayli Carter ofMrs.
America), and she persuades Susie to bail her out as well.
The three women head over to Glorias place of business a strip club so Gloria can pay Susie back.
Are those wheels I hear turning in her head?
Once she has the insurance check in hand, she presents it to Midges ex (or is he?
Do we know if they ever got thatdrunken Vegas marriageannulled?
), effectively settling her debt to him.
But that is no excuse to get menacingly possessive about yourformerwife WHEN MEI IS ASLEEP IN YOUR BED.
When Midge returns home, its time for a sobering conversation with her father.
He loves the people.
He loves that the people love him.
What he doesnt love is the meager salary.
Man, when Abes face fell upon seeing that first paycheck, every journalist felt that pain with him.
Both of us are pursuing our art.
Although one of us pursuing banking wouldve been smart, he remarks to Midge.
Well, maybe not banking.
Dawes the butler serving Sophie her pills in full white tie is justchefs kiss.
