I love "Gilmore Girls" as much as the next person, but I think "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is a better show in almost every way and I love what the Palladinos did with the final season.
At the start of this season, I fully expected to sit through eight hours of Midge's narcissistic bullshit, seething with rage as everyone continued to praise her comedic prowess while ignoring her more unattractive qualities. By this finale, I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only was
Along with making me want to dunk Ritz Crackers in a dry whiskey, this episode reminds me that despite Midge's significant character growth, she's still a self-absorbed asshole much of the time. At least she has the good sense to prevent Esther and Ethan from dressing
There's a Madeleine Albright quote from 2008 (re-popularized in 2013 by Taylor Swift), that goes like this: "There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women." "Maisel vs. Lennon: The Cut Contest" explores that idea and comes
In the first episode of the season, I worried about how the writers would handle Midge's Shy transgressions. Her "revenge" set at the Gaslight indicated a complete lack of remorse and self-awareness. As fun as it can be to watch a character who storms through life
At the Wolford, Midge continues pushing for improvements despite everyone else's comfortable complacency. I relate hard to Russell (Matthew Jeffers), a behind the scenes guy who just wants to collect his paycheck and GTFO. I was this person at my last job, but less successful at setting boundaries.
To no one's surprise, Midge is now working as a warm-up comic at the Wolford burlesque club. While the talent is impressive, the stage management, run by some dipshit named Boise (Santino Fontana from "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"), isn't exactly stellar. The episode opens with a
In the opening scene, Midge and Imogene (Bailey De Young) head to the storage unit where all of the Weissman possessions are being held. Midge, no stranger to working blue, somehow never realized that she owns a pair of white marble lamps featuring an elaborate orgy scene. They seem like
Let's get one thing out of the way: of course Midge Maisel is an asshole. All of Amy Sherman Palladino's female leads are assholes. Lorelai Gilmore? Asshole. Sarah Tomkins? Asshole. Michelle Simms? Probably the most redeemable character of the lot, but still an asshole. ASP isn&
I am not one of those people who bask in togetherness, twinkle lights, and delicious feasts from November-December. Unfortunately, my holiday season isn't like a Nancy Meyers movie. Instead of eating canapés in beautiful houses and engaging in sparkling conversation, I get to hang out with racist relatives
