The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

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  1. bulger_paul
    Feb 11, 2018
    10
    I've seen a lot of movies and shows that are about stand-up comedians. Some of them are hilarious, many of them are duds, but they all have one thing in common: the segments where characters are performing actual stand-up routines are always the weakest segments in the film. Whether it be Obvious Child or The Big Sick, both of which are very funny films, but the actual standup routinesI've seen a lot of movies and shows that are about stand-up comedians. Some of them are hilarious, many of them are duds, but they all have one thing in common: the segments where characters are performing actual stand-up routines are always the weakest segments in the film. Whether it be Obvious Child or The Big Sick, both of which are very funny films, but the actual standup routines themselves featured within the movies fall comparatively flat. By contrast, the very first episode of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel contains a standup routine near its end that kicks off what is one of the wittiest, fastest, and most hilarious series premieres I've seen in years, and never once through its eight episodes does it let up. I honestly don't think there was every a point where I went for more than a minute without laughing. I have no idea why Rachel Brosnahan wasn't on my radar before now, because she just kills it. She walks on set with so much raw fire and energy and confidence you'd mistake her to have been doing this her entire life, which is why I was shocked to learn from a quick glance at her IMDB page that she's never actually helmed anything before. Of course she's briefly appeared in quite a few series and movies in the background here and there, but to think this is the first project she's ever headlined is almost too much for me to believe, because she is brilliant. And that all goes without even getting into the technical details, because this series also happens to be visually rich, featuring many long, fluid shots that are cut together beautifully, with gorgeous costuming and set direction. I just don't know how I'm going to stand the waiting between seasons.… Expand
  2. gerry6992
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    The Palladino team has done it again. They are incredible in creating inspiring and crazy-good stories. I loved Mrs. Maisel and I hope they will keep working on streaming platforms. They are incredible!
  3. mbellingham
    Dec 27, 2017
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. Rachel Brosnahan portrays the rapidly evolving life of Mrs. Maisel hilariously, poignantly, and manically. Also a visually rich time capsule of late 50s New York.
  4. lvmnz
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    Delightfully neurotic-Jewish-American, like Roth characters off-camera. It's a bit of a shock to watch an actress so obviously not Jewish perform the role, but the 'schtick' nonetheless permeates the episodes very convincingly and effectively. And Brosnahan's performance as unwittingly hilarious when freely desperate is very compelling.
  5. Welkerlan
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    Amazing writing and amazing performances by the entire cast, specially by Rachel Brosnahan, who's the heart and soul of the show and leads with a charm and charisma that i've never seen before.
  6. jamesonkross
    Nov 14, 2018
    3
    If you're familiar with Gilmore Girls Any Sherman-Palladino's writing style then you'll know what to expect. A lot of fast fast dialog and characters verbally foiling with each other over nothing at all. Ebbing closer and closer to being a bit too smug and self aware to serve the narrative. It's a deal breaker for some and I am in that group. It's not that the show doesn't have it'sIf you're familiar with Gilmore Girls Any Sherman-Palladino's writing style then you'll know what to expect. A lot of fast fast dialog and characters verbally foiling with each other over nothing at all. Ebbing closer and closer to being a bit too smug and self aware to serve the narrative. It's a deal breaker for some and I am in that group. It's not that the show doesn't have it's moments, it does but they are drown out in a sea of Aaron Sorkin style blather that is anxiety inducing. If you're into that style, you might enjoy this show as it's just as fast as Gilmore Girls and, paired with stereotypical Jewish banter, it's really fast as lighting. Stylistically, it does seem like a femme version of Mad Men. In era only though. The sets and clothes are well done. The story though and the comedy, I have to say... the actual jokes she tells on stage were really poorly done. It's a herculean task though. Comedy from that era would have a hard time not feeling dated but the series's attempt to emulate it fails. Her story off stage is the main attraction anyway. There are a lot of convenient dodges like that she's a mother and that's barely in the equation. It would have been better if she didn't have any children. It would have made it a lot more believable. They kids are after thoughts and conveniently ignored with little to no consequences.Maybe they'll tackle that later. I honestly couldn't sit through the fast dialog and people trying to out clever one another. My wife is Jewish and thought the cliche's about Jewish life was pretty tedious.… Expand
  7. JLuis_001
    Dec 1, 2017
    8
    In the end the season wasn't as good as I hope it to be but there is enough to enjoy and I've gotta say, Midge is one of the most charming characters I've seen in years.
    Kudos to Rachel Brosnahan, she was phenomenal.
  8. cherold
    Jan 7, 2018
    9
    Amy Sherman-Palladino has had difficulty moving beyond her wonderful Gilmore Girls. Her attempts at shows no like Gilmore were poor, her terrific Gilmore Girls clone Bunheads failed, and she didn't really have another hit until she made a bit more Gilmore Girls.

    But Sherman-Palladino is no one-trick pony, and with Mrs. Maisel she has succeeded in making a successful show about a Jewish    Amy Sherman-Palladino has had difficulty moving beyond her wonderful Gilmore Girls. Her attempts at shows no like Gilmore were poor, her terrific Gilmore Girls clone Bunheads failed, and she didn't really have another hit until she made a bit more Gilmore Girls.

    But Sherman-Palladino is no one-trick pony, and with Mrs. Maisel she has succeeded in making a successful show about a Jewish comic who, while as witty as a Gilmore, is a distinct character in her own right. And instead of some cute teen to bounce things off of, Mrs. Maisels gets a surly manager, hilarious played by Alex Borstein, who deserves an Emmy.

    It's a great series, funny and engaging with lovely period atmosphere. I'd say it's every bit as good as Gilmore and Bunheads, and my girlfriend, who wasn't a Gilmore fan but loves this, would say it's much better. Fingers crossed it continues for many years.    … Expand
  9. jaasieljunior
    May 5, 2018
    10
    Em 2017,ficamos surpresos com a série dramática The Handmaid's Tale. E no mesmo ano, tivemos a comédia The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Tudo na série é bem construído,das atuações ao enredo. É a segunda série mais importante de 2017, e é a melhor série de comédia dos últimos 5 anos,batendo de frente com Veep.
  10. ethanfp582
    Dec 8, 2017
    10
    This is the type of show that part of me wants to see become extremely successful because of just how great it is, and the other part of me just wants this to be mine and the other dedicated fans' secret. This is a fantastic show, and even though Rachel Brosnahan is great, I have to give credit to Alex Borstein, who is one of the funniest, most original characters I have ever seen in aThis is the type of show that part of me wants to see become extremely successful because of just how great it is, and the other part of me just wants this to be mine and the other dedicated fans' secret. This is a fantastic show, and even though Rachel Brosnahan is great, I have to give credit to Alex Borstein, who is one of the funniest, most original characters I have ever seen in a show.
    I've heard that multiple seasons of this gem were greenlit, so I'm excited to learn more about the show soon!    … Expand
  11. HankGreen
    Dec 28, 2017
    5
    Sets are amazing. So are clothes. And so are Susie's lines, which are the smartest, most surprising, and funniest in the show.

    The problem is that, beyond Susie, we have a beautiful box without much inside. Like a lot of contemporary comedy, the self-consciousness is not quite smarmy, but close. "Look at us. Aren't we cute? Aren't we clever? Look at how clever we are." So    Sets are amazing. So are clothes. And so are Susie's lines, which are the smartest, most surprising, and funniest in the show.

    The problem is that, beyond Susie, we have a beautiful box without much inside. Like a lot of contemporary comedy, the self-consciousness is not quite smarmy, but close. "Look at us. Aren't we cute? Aren't we clever? Look at how clever we are."

    So rather than seeing characters actually _be_ in the situations, we are watching them watching themselves be there. Or we are watching them through the writer/director watching themselves make a show. It's hard to be entertained, beyond superficially, when what you're mainly watching are people showing you how entertaining they are.

    It's kinda like the opening shtick of the would-be comedian doing someone else's shtick. One is left so hungry for the original, which was genuinely funny.    … Expand
  12. OlivierPiel
    Nov 29, 2018
    2
    Another story of the great woman behind the male fraud. This alone makes sure that no critic can give it a thumbs down for fear of being accused of the greatest crime of our time... "not being a feminist".
    In truth, it's a boring story, with stereotypical characters and situations. Shouldn't Jewish NYers roll their eyes at the clichés spewed on screen about NY Jews? Plus, the jokes? What    Another story of the great woman behind the male fraud. This alone makes sure that no critic can give it a thumbs down for fear of being accused of the greatest crime of our time... "not being a feminist".
    In truth, it's a boring story, with stereotypical characters and situations. Shouldn't Jewish NYers roll their eyes at the clichés spewed on screen about NY Jews? Plus, the jokes? What jokes? They fall flat. Stopped after two episodes.    … Expand
  13. majstor
    Mar 16, 2018
    4
    There is only one weak spot in the show. It's a plot. It's boring and the whole 8 episodes could be done in 1 maybe 2 episodes.
  14. MamaMimi
    Dec 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I decided to watch the pilot because I was bored and "why not?" I then spent months with baited breath for them to finally get the full first season up. I was not disappointed! I am only upset that they didn't make more episodes LOL.

    I love the characters, even Joel. Not a single one-dimension character among them. I love that Midge is discovering the realities of the patriarchal world in which we live. She is like a proto-Betty Friedan.

    Marin Hinkle does a wonderful job portraying the mother whose daughter is forging a path different from what she expected/wanted for her. A very common theme in life I think. Such a change from her character on Two and a Half Men! What can one say about Tony Shalhoub? Just one more great character creation from him...he is always spot on.

    And Alex Borstein? Is there anything she does that doesn't rock? I really love the scene in the kitchen at the Copa where she has to jump up, and then stand on a crate in order to see through the window on the door into the dining room. It's subtle/not subtle and hilarious.

    I was particularly impressed with the scene in the last episode where Joel, who for some reason thinks Midge wanted a comedian for a husband (no, Joel, she *wanted* the life she mapped out, but it's all about you right?) sees Midge talking to Lenny Bruce, they comedian he'd taken her to see years before while they were in college. Midge and Lenny are friends while Joel as Susie says will end up just being that guy sitting in some loser bar regretting his choices.

    I think this show only has a few seasons in it. Midge will become famous in short order and then what...but I think another couple of seasons will be doable.    … Expand
  15. lewiswake
    Jan 29, 2018
    7
    A genuine spiritual successor to Gilmore Girls, the Palladino team creates a cast of characters each with their own shining personalities in a endearing late 1950's New York.

    Rachel Brosnahan's lead performance as Midge is inspiring and entrancing. It's hard to not be immersed in her life as the story unfolds.

    For fans of charming quick witted humour.
  16. Chaster
    Dec 12, 2017
    2
    After 2 episodes found the characters hollow and seemed like stereotypes. Lots of dialogue where we never felt a connection to the characters or understood thier actions.
  17. jgzeger
    Dec 12, 2018
    9
    This is some of the best TV I've seen in a long time. Rachel Brosnahan is incredible! Where has she been all this time? But there's much more to the show that her. It is smartly directed and crisply edited keeping it moving at a good pace. What's more, I loved how the late 50's were captured in an authentic manner in the sets, costumes and music. Not every episode is as stellar as theThis is some of the best TV I've seen in a long time. Rachel Brosnahan is incredible! Where has she been all this time? But there's much more to the show that her. It is smartly directed and crisply edited keeping it moving at a good pace. What's more, I loved how the late 50's were captured in an authentic manner in the sets, costumes and music. Not every episode is as stellar as the first, but it is very good overall.… Expand
  18. katezoe
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Must watch..terrific show!!! Saw Ms. Maisal over Memorial Day Weekend 2018 and the show is brilliant. A 50's housewife is more relevant today than when the show takes place. Rachel Brosnahan is great and earned a well deserved Golden Globe Award. The show is as much comedy as drama. I can't wait for season 2.
  19. Cyanurea
    Jul 5, 2018
    9
    Fresh, charming, and hella sassy. Does a remarkably good job of balancing the brilliance of its leads with the disappointing attitudes of its era. Watch for the characters living their lives and showing us who they are.
  20. manningn15
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my 2nd favorite comedy show of all time, my favorite Amazon Prime show of all time, is my 2nd favorite drama show of all time, and one of my top my 5 favorite shows of all time. The lead acting from Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Tony Shalhoub, Marin Hinkle, and Michael Zegen was phenomenal. Kevin Pollak, Luke Kirby, Caroline Aaron, Bailey De Young, Matilda Szydagis, and Brian Tarantina gave excellent performances. The guest performances from Jane Lynch and Mary Testa were terrific. The writing is outstandingly hilarious and amazingly well done. The costumes are remarkably gorgeous, well designed, and well made especially Rachel Brosnahan's, Marin Hinkle's, Alex Borstein's, Jane Lynch's, and Tony Shalhoub's. I love the sets and the 50s scenery and atmosphere, they are wonderful. The props are splendid, I love all of the vintage and antique props especially the furniture and the baby carriages. The makeup and hairstyling is fantastic especially Rachel Brosnahan's and Marin Hinkle's. The music featured in the show is great. Also the design and color of the credits are great. This is a amazingly perfect A+ show and season.… Expand
  21. razumikhin
    Jan 9, 2019
    9
    It's just so good and so unique and so smart. I'm thrilled that this show is out there and I get to watch it. I knew Rachel Brosnahan had star quality when i saw her in House of Cards but this is an especially fantastic performance. Tony Shaloub is delightful. And the icing on the cake is that the stand-up is actually funny. In so many shows relating to performances, whether comedy orIt's just so good and so unique and so smart. I'm thrilled that this show is out there and I get to watch it. I knew Rachel Brosnahan had star quality when i saw her in House of Cards but this is an especially fantastic performance. Tony Shaloub is delightful. And the icing on the cake is that the stand-up is actually funny. In so many shows relating to performances, whether comedy or music, the performances themselves are never quite good (Empire), but this is a definite exception to the rule.… Expand
  22. BM85
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    PROS: several funny, compelling and layered characters; constantly well paced and absorbing storytelling, helped by Rachel Brosnahan's masterful performance; most jokes are timeless and will still work 100 years from now; detailed and beautiful photography, sets and wardrobes; catchy music; great season arc.
    CONS: sometimes the outcome of a situation is a little too predictable.

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#39 Best TV Season of 2017
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    Dec 15, 2017
    60
    There are great one-liners, endearing performances and a visually opulent representation of New York in the nascent “Mad Men” era. But the world of the show simply doesn’t make sense.
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  2. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Nov 30, 2017
    80
    The show drops in lovely little moments, funny, melancholy and insightful.
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  3. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Caroline Framke
    Nov 30, 2017
    80
    On its face, this show is a solid new entry in the Sherman-Palladino pantheon of wisecracking heroines and the assorted people who love them. But The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is also a stellar showcase for a woman unleashing her full fury and potential in a way no one--least of all herself--saw coming, or will soon forget.
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