'The Marvelous Mrs Maisel' Season 5 Review: The 'biggest show on TV' is back and it's as cutting as ever
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Marvelous Mrs Maisel' is back on Prime Video with its usual charm and witty jokes. The series stands out for its unique perspective of the world in 1950s America and takes us along on a journey of comedy, media, and humor. Season 5 of 'The Marvelous Mrs Maisel' will be its last season and will give a perfect ending to Midge's story and her dream of becoming a legendary stand-up comedienne.
This season is special in many ways as it will not only show the conclusion to not only Midge's story but of all the characters who we've seen growing alongside Midge. We might see Susie's career as an entertainment celebrity manager flourish, what becomes of Midge's children, and what happens to Midge's parents. The first three episodes bring us closer to the end, but also far away from when Midge first realized she had a knack for comedy and a love for humor.
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Juggling work and life
Season 5 starts with a disappointed Midge, who doesn't know what she wants from life. She has a frostbitten toe and is shivering under her blankets as she walked home in a snow blizzard. Episode 1 starts with metaphors, defining the blizzard to Midge's life and her career. The last season was just an awful ride for Midge, but this season brings opportunities along with some internal conflicts as it should. Midge comes out of her cocoon of hopelessness and on the stage of many possibilities.
The best part about the first three episodes is the fact that it is trying to make the end as memorable as it can be. The scene goes back and forth from the present to the future, showing what happens to Midge's children, where they end up, and how their young life affected their adult life.
The man's world
Episodes 1 and 2 highlight the theme of superiority and tug at the strings of it being a man's world. Midge gets an opportunity to work as a comedy writer which she decides to do for her career and for her future. She takes up a job at the Gordon Ford (Reid Scott) show and prepares herself to write jokes for it. Upon entering the writer's office, she discovers that she is the first woman in the team of writers. The fact also hints at how Rachel Brosnahan's Midge has brought the revolution to the world of comedy by being the first woman to stand on the stage and joke about life.
When you lie you suffer
Episode 3 gets smooth sailing and keeps Midge struggling theme going on as she gets acquainted in her new "all men" office. While she is struggling to get gigs and her new boss Gordon Ford isn't picking any of her jokes, the struggle is real for Midge. While she is suffering in her own comedic world, her father hides a simple lie that makes his work life miserable. The man, who was known for his perfect grammar, now hides in shame when the repercussions of lying come back to bite him.
The show will surely end the season with a bang and won't disappoint the audience with a happy ending, instead would give a realistic and hopeful ending.
'The Marvelous Mrs Maisel' is available exclusively on Prime Video.