The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
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It feels as if weve lived a dozen lifetimes sinceThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisellast graced our screens in December 2019.
Thats because we have.
Also in jeopardy are Midges finances and her relationship with her manager, Susie Myerson.
The good news is that despite a two-year hiatus, the show is still the vibrant and vivaciousMrs.
Maiselwe know and love.
Has Midge been humbled?
Eh, kind of.
Midges apartment problem is dealt with way too swiftly for my taste.
Midge can conveniently shop atZabars?
Even if its to the Stage Deli.)
This is the scene Ive been waiting two years for: Midge exhibiting a full-on mental breakdown.
Its the only timeMrs.
Would I blame her for this outburst?
Susie may not have any money, but Joel Maisel sure does.
A prosperous club means more eyes on the building itself, putting the illicit businesses in danger.
Meis one job was to ensure the Button Clubs failure.
Instead its a success, and she and Joel are in love.
Their only hope is for Tessie to flirt with the highly suspicious insurance agent.
A depressing subplot, I know.
Making it just the right time forThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisels trademark splashy ensemble scene in Coney Island!
(I know youve been waiting for it, so here it comes: Where.
Esther?????
Its an interesting twist that I cant say Im comfortable with.
What about Susie and her mountains of debt?
Whos coming to rescue her?
Even Susie cant deny that her clients best sets happened when Midge was raw and unfiltered.
But Susie also knows that no star will book an opener who could potentially insult them onstage.
If Lenny Bruce can do it, why cant she?
Im all for that plan, Palladinos, but lets throw a few obstacles in her way, hmmm?
Obviously, we need to remember thatDaily Newscolumnists name: Elroy Dunham.
Im predicting itsMilo Ventimiglias character.
