The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

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Season 5
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15

Critic Reviews

  1. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Apr 13, 2023
    60
    Watching these episodes, with their detours and digressions, it seems fairly clear that for better or worse, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel can’t stray too far from the comfort of its old routine.
  2. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Marianka Swain
    Apr 12, 2023
    60
    Some might embrace this bold development [flash-forwards]. I’m afraid I was wrenched out of my pleasurable escapist viewing – and not just because the ageing effects are so unnerving.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Christina Izzo
    Apr 12, 2023
    50
    “Go Forward!” that big billboard beckoned Midge going into season five. And The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel does eventually go forward. It just sadly doesn’t take us along for the ride.

Awards & Rankings

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#45 Best TV Season of 2023
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#51 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

User Reviews

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. SusanL
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    Best than Ever!!! Too much words wanna say, i would never be ready to say goodbye but this finale is indeed Marvelous!! I Love it more thanBest than Ever!!! Too much words wanna say, i would never be ready to say goodbye but this finale is indeed Marvelous!! I Love it more than everything!!… Full Review »
  2. JLuis_001
    May 27, 2023
    5
    Ever since the pilot was released in March 2017 and the first season was released until November of that same year I followed this show forEver since the pilot was released in March 2017 and the first season was released until November of that same year I followed this show for one reason only, even taking into account many of the things that had been done right in its production and storytelling. That reason was Rachel Brosnahan and to this day it is still her.

    The character she developed was in equal measures as smart as she was ingenious. Yes perhaps too perfect in places, but she brought it to life in an excellent way.

    The problem with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as a whole is that it started out as a great show and season by season it got watered down. The series lost pace and simply didn't address the true heart of its plot and spent 4 seasons holding its lead character back while suffering professional setbacks over and over again.

    I think the plan of its creator was to expand the show but everything points to Amazon pressuring her to end with the fifth season and so the whole ensemble suffers by delivering 9 episodes that amount to a rushed plot that leaves everything up in the air and only fills in the gaps of Midge's future with flash-forwards that illustrate how she did become a successful comedian but only that. Her character doesn't have a proper closure and it's all just a biting laugh in the last few seconds.

    Not many people know how to do endings and this is sadly just another example.

    I recommend the show because it is worth watching and because as I said Rachel Brosnahan's acting work is outstanding, but in my personal opinion the scripts of this final season did not live up to what the character became.    … Full Review »
  3. onurcan
    May 26, 2023
    10
    What an amazing finale that was. I have always loved how you watch an actual stand-up performance in the show, and the finale had the bestWhat an amazing finale that was. I have always loved how you watch an actual stand-up performance in the show, and the finale had the best performance with all the build up throughout the season. Whole season 5 was an excellent resolution for Midge's story in the show, especially with the time jump plays, it was extremely well written and played. With all of the episodes, I guess this season has become my favorite TV show season among total of hours and days and months of TV watching recollection. Also all the stage, scenery, costumes, interiors, all the visual tricks were flawless and captivating as always. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, both as a TV show and as Rachel Brosnahan's exceptionally enacted character, has been a marvelous experience.… Full Review »
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