The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
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Oh, and her father caught the whole show.
Hes not mad, oh, no, its much, much worse.
But Midges own fear of whats to come is palpable.
(Not to mention that he achieved this feat while wearing a blue Polynesian shirt and matching lei.)
Sorry to break it to you Midge, but youre thriving on independence.
Why are they leaving the land of pastels classes and bottomless plates of fries?
As for Benjamin, hes out of cereal (and he hates the Catskills).
But you know what Benjamin likes?
Midges radio riffing and her ability to match her shoes to her purse.
He asks her to the theater.
They get bored and catch a Lenny Bruce show instead.
But, man, those Lenny-Midge scenes, however brief they may be, are the ones to savor.
(I make a hell of a Jell-O mold, Midge quips.)
before disappearing into the crowd.
Whatever Lenny said, it worked.
Midge: Did not.
Benjamin: Had to ask), she drops her facade.
Its one of the smartest things shes done all season.
Susie, however, is furious.
(It should come as no surprise that Sherman-Palladino wrote and directed this episode.)
Its a masterpiece, and Alex Borstein delivers it with aplomb.
Seriously, Midge, try a little professionalism next time.
Because this scene goes beyond Midges expected uproarious therapy session disguised as a stand-up routine.
Midge comes offstage numb to the crowds deafening applause and Susies elation.
But shes no longer a self-assured comedian.
Riding in the back seat of Abes car with the plunger (hey, it deserved a night out!
), our dynamic duo stare into the abyss of an uncertain future.
Moishe went to theEarl HuntersonSchool of Car Horn Operations.
Attention, Steinerites: Moishe and Shirley Maisel tip the Steiner staff in used clothes.
I repeat, Moishe and Shirley Maiseltip the staff in used clothes.
