The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
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Though that all of that played second fiddle to the image of Tony Shalhoub in a beret.
But even on a whimsical show likeThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, all fantasies have to come to an end.
When Rose plans to buy an apartment in Paris, Abe has to shock her back to reality.
Here, she says with steel in her voice, I am shatterproof.
And thats where I take issue with Midge throughout this episode.
What Midge needs to make that next leap in her life is a healthy dose of confidence.
But this boys club doesnt stand a chance against Midges LBD, her pearls, and her sharp wit.
By the lack of power.
By sadness and disappointment.
By abandonment and humiliation.
Now who the hell does that describe more thanwomen?
Why, oh, why does Bailey De Youngs Imogene only appear in one scene in this episode?
If she doesnt show up in the rest of the season, Im going to be very disappointed.
I have never been more afraid of touching Roses pink soap, especially after Imogenes and Midges stern warnings.
Good luck getting Midge to share a sandwich with her son while watching Andy Griffith onThe Steve Allen Show.
Im finding the whole Joel-saving-his-parents-floundering-business subplot almost asfakaktaas Shirley Maisels accounting system.
