The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is an American period comedy-drama web television series, created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, that premiered on March 17, 2017, on Prime Video. The series stars Rachel Brosnahan as the eponymous Miriam 'Midge' Maisel, a housewife in 1958 New York City who discovers she has a knack for stand-up comedy.

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. Picrow.ReleaseOriginal networkPicture formatAudio format5.1Original releaseMarch 17, 2017 ( 2017-03-17) –present ( present)External linksThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is an American series, created by, that premiered on March 17, 2017, on. The series stars as Miriam 'Midge' Maisel, a housewife in 1958 who discovers she has a knack for stand-up comedy. Following the premiere of the pilot episode to critical acclaim, the series was picked up by for a two-season order on April 10, 2017.The first season was released on November 29, 2017, to positive reviews. The series won three ( and two for Brosnahan) and five, including and for Brosnahan. The second season was released on December 5, 2018.

The series has been renewed for a third season consisting of eight episodes to premiere in 2019. Contents.Plot Season 1 Set in 1958, Miriam 'Midge' Maisel is a young, upper middle-class living on the of. Her husband of four years, Joel, a businessman working at a plastics company, moonlights as a comedian at, using other comics' material. After one particularly mediocre performance, Joel leaves Midge for his secretary.Midge drunkenly goes back to The Gaslight where she delivers an impromptu set, confessing her predicament to the audience. While her bawdy, biting, and brilliant delivery enthralls the audience, she gets arrested after baring her breasts.Midge meets comic, who has also been arrested for obscenity in his act. Midge is bailed out of jail, and she, in turn, bails out Bruce.

Inspired to be a comedian herself, she teams up with The Gaslight employee Susie Myerson, who becomes her manager.After Midge and her two children move in with her parents, Rose and Abe, she lands a job in the cosmetics department at, a high-end department store. In addition to an income, the job provides material for Midge's act.Midge visits New York clubs to study other comedians. She meets top comedienne, Sophie Lennon, who is completely unlike her frumpy, on-stage character. Sophie advises Midge to develop her own stage persona, but Midge prefers performing as herself.After Midge disparagingly reveals in her act that Sophie is actually a wealthy, snobbish socialite, she soon finds herself blacklisted from every club in the city. However, with Susie and Lenny's help, Midge performs again and proves she has what it takes be a professional comic.Joel secretly watches her act, and, dejected, realizes she is truly talented. After trying out numerous stage names, Midge settles on calling herself, 'Mrs.

Maisel'.Season 2 Rose moves to Paris after her New York social life falls apart. After having been oblivious to her departure for quite sometime, Midge and Abe travel there to persuade her to return home.Back in New York, Susie is abducted by two thugs working for Sophie Lennon's manager, who end up befriending her. They release her with the cautionary remark that others may come looking for her.After a period of enjoying life in Paris with and without Abe, Rose agrees to come home after Abe promises to be more like his vacation self and arranges for her to audit art classes at, where he is a tenured mathematics professor. The family goes on their annual vacation at a resort.Susie, upset that Midge will be gone for two months, goes to the resort, and, pretending to be a staff person, works on booking gigs in the area. She books Midge at a large hotel where she gives a sexually-charged performance, during which she spots Abe in the audience. While at the resort, Midge meets Benjamin Ettenberg, a successful New York doctor whom she soon begins dating.With Abe the only family member knowing about her side-career, Midge continues performing.

She wants to skip an important gig that Susie has booked because it is on. When Susie insists that Midge perform, Abe says it is time to tell the family.Midge and Susie embark on a short comedy tour at various clubs outside of New York.

Susie books Midge for a spot on a, where Midge meets a famous singer, Shy Baldwin, but learns that Sophie Lennon controls the show.Still angry over Midge's having exposed her real identity, Sophie gets her bumped to the telethon's late-night end slot. Emboldened by knowing that fewer viewers are watching, Midge's all-out performance is a hit, and the phones light up with last-minute donations. Her performance prompts Baldwin to ask her to be his opening act on his six-month tour throughout the United States and Europe, which Midge immediately accepts. Meanwhile, Sophie, after Susie threatened her for her scheme against Midge and tired of her act, asks Susie to become her manager, saying she wants a manager who will fight for her like Susie does for Midge.Abe considers leaving both and Columbia University, fed up with their interference in his personal life. Benjamin proposes to Midge, despite her still being married to Joel. After watching Lenny Bruce's act about being alone, Midge ponders the personal cost of a full-time career.Cast and characters Main.

as Miriam 'Midge' Maisel, a Jewish housewife who discovers her flair for stand-up comedy. After her husband leaves her, she finds a job as a make-up counter girl at and starts performing stand-up comedy in clubs across New York. as Susie Myerson, an employee of and Midge's manager. as Joel Maisel, Midge's estranged husband, who leaves Midge for his secretary. A former employee of Tri-Borough Plastics, he leaves the company and ends up working with his father.

He is also an aspiring stand-up comic, but only relies on the routines of. Lenny Palmieri portrays a thirteen year old Joel in a guest appearance in the episode 'Put That On Your Plate!' . as Rose Weissman, Midge's mother. as Abraham 'Abe' Weissman, a mathematics professor at, researcher at, and Midge's father.

as Moishe Maisel (season 2, recurring season 1), the owner of Maisel and Roth Garment Company and Joel's father.Recurring. Nunzio and Matteo Pascale as Ethan Maisel, Midge and Joel's eldest child. Matilda Szydagis as Zelda, the Weissmans’ maid. Brian Tarantina as Jackie, the emcee at The Gaslight. as Shirley Maisel, Joel's mother.

Joel Johnstone as Archie Cleary, Imogene's husband and Joel's coworker. as Imogene Cleary, Midge's best friend. as Mrs. Moskowitz, Joel's secretary, former childhood nanny, and Penny's replacement. as, a well-known New York City comedian and close friend of Midge's. Holly Curran as Penny Pann, Joel's former secretary and girlfriend. as Dr.

Benjamin Ettenberg, a doctor whom Midge meets in the Catskills and later begins to date. as Noah Weissman, Midge's brother. He is secretly an analyst for the. as Ginger, a coworker of Midge's at B. Altman who works at the switchboard. as Loula. Jack O'Connell as Jerry.

as Mary, one of Midge's coworkers at B. Altman. Lilli Stein as Vivian, one of Midge's coworkers at B. Altman. Wakeema Hollis as Harriet, one of Midge's coworkers at B. Altman. David Bluvband as Virgil.

Joanna Glushak as Mrs. O'Toole, the floor supervisor at B. Altman. as Astrid, Noah's wife and Midge's sister-in-law. She is very insecure about the fact that she was not born Jewish. Patrick O'Neill as Oz. as Harry Drake, a successful manager of comedians with clients including Sophie Lennon.

as Buzz Goldberg, the entertainment director at the Steiner Mountain Resort. Jacob Kemp as Samuel, the Weissmans' staff helper at Steiner Mountain Resort. Jill Abramovitz as Stevie.

Barbara Malley as Goldie, a hairdresser at the Steiner Mountain Resort beauty salon. Chris Chirdon as Don. Peggy J. Scott as Verla. Logan Riley Bruner as Lance. Genesis md rom.

Andrew Polk as Fred, an agent that Susie networks with for booking gigs with Midge. as Charles Connelly, Abe's boss at Bell Labs. as Sophie Lennon, a successful stand-up comic who relies on shticky gimmicks about her life in Queens and her frumpy appearance.

The modeled after. Marketing On October 10, 2017, the official trailer for the first season was released. On August 9, 2018, a teaser trailer for the second season was released.

On October 24, 2018, the official trailer for season two was released. From December 1–8, 2018, Amazon opened up a in Manhattan's Nolita neighborhood modeled after as it appeared during the 1950s. The restaurant served a menu much more limited than what was actually offered at the original deli with the only two sandwich options being 'The Maisel' and 'The Susie.' Other items offered included mini knishes, black and white cookies, cheesecake, and pickles. As the restaurant was purely for promotional purposes, nothing on the menu cost more than 99 cents, and all the proceeds went to support the Lower Eastside Girls Club.

Premiere On November 13, 2017, the series held its official premiere at the in. Reception Critical response SeasonCritical response195% (78 reviews)80 (27 reviews)291% (66 reviews)85 (24 reviews)Season 1 On review aggregator, the first season holds a 95% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.63 out of 10 based on 78 reviews.

The website's critical consensus reads, ' The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is an upbeat addition to Amazon's original offerings, propelled by a playful yet poignant performance by Rachel Brosnahan.' On, the series has an average weighted score of 80 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating 'generally favorable reviews'.The pilot episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel was one of Amazon Video's most successful ever, achieving an average viewer rating of 4.9 (out of 5). The review of the pilot in praised the combination of Sherman-Palladino's 'banging dialogue and the utterly winning charm of Brosnahan', while praised the 'outstanding' production design and said 'this is a series that's as confident as its heroine—and what a heroine she is.' A critic for called the episode 'a knockout', stating that the stand-up element 'introduces a welcome streak of discipline, both verbal and thematic, into Sherman-Palladino’s charming but manic work.'

Highlighted the exceptionally well done 'Jewishness' of the work, calling it a 'comedic delight of a show, combining Sherman-Palladino’s knack for witty dialogue with the colorful, rich world of 1950s New York and the intensity of family drama and changing times.' Similarly highlighted the effectiveness of the comedy in the show, calling it 'a heroic fantasy.' Season 2 On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season holds a 91% approval rating, with an average rating of 8.37 out of 10 based on 66 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, 'Like Midge herself, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel charges full speed ahead in a second season brimming with warmth, empowerment, and a whole lot of laughs.' Metacritic assigned the season a score of 85 out of 100 based on 24 critics, indicating 'universal acclaim'. Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.2018The Marvelous Mrs.

MaiselWonWonThe Marvelous Mrs. MaiselWonRachel BrosnahanWonNominatedAmy Sherman‐Palladino, Daniel Palladino,Dhana Rivera Gilbert, & Sheila LawrenceWon(for 'Pilot')NominatedExcellence in Period TelevisionNominatedOutstanding Locations in Period TelevisionAmanda Foley-Burbank & Jose GuerreroNominatedEntertainment, children's and youth honoreeThe Marvelous Mrs. MaiselWonRachel BrosnahanWonThe Marvelous Mrs. MaiselWonRachel BrosnahanWonNominatedAlex BorsteinWonAmy Sherman-Palladino (for 'Pilot')WonWon(for 'Put That on Your Plate!' )NominatedMeredith Tucker, Jeanie Bacharach,& Cindy TolanWon(for 'Pilot')NominatedFrancesca Paris, Christine Cantrell, Cassie Hurd, & Reo Anderson (for 'Pilot')NominatedRobin Urdang, Amy Sherman-Palladino,& (for 'Pilot')WonDonna Zakowska, Marina Rei, Ginnie Patton, & Sheila Grover (for 'The Disappointment of the Dionne Quintuplets')NominatedBill Groom, Neil Prince, Ellen Christiansen (for 'Ya Shivu v Bolshom Dome Na Kholme')NominatedBrian A. Kates (for 'Pilot')WonThe Bingeworthy Show of 2018The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselShortlistedTop 10 TV Programs of the YearThe Marvelous Mrs.

MaiselWon2019The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselNominatedRachel BrosnahanWonAlex BorsteinNominatedTV Comedy of the YearThe Marvelous Mrs. MaiselNominatedTV Performance of the Year — ActressRachel BrosnahanNominatedThe Marvelous Mrs.

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MaiselWonRachel BrosnahanWonTony ShalhoubNominatedAlex BorsteinWonAmy Sherman‐Palladino, Daniel Palladino,Dhana Rivera Gilbert, & Sheila LawrenceWon, Alex Borstein,Rachel Brosnahan,Tony Shalhoub, Brian Tarantina,&WonAlex BorsteinNominatedRachel BrosnahanWonTony ShalhoubWonJeanie Bacharach, Cindy Tolan,Anne Davison (Associate),& Betsy Fippinger (Associate)WonBest Edited Comedy Series for Non-Commercial TelevisionKate Sanford (for 'Simone')WonTim Streeto (for 'We're Going to the Catskills!' )NominatedExcellence in Production Design for a One-Hour Period or Fantasy Single-Camera SeriesBill Groom (for 'Simone' & 'We're Going to the Catskills!'

)WonDaniel Palladino (for 'We're Going to the Catskills!' )NominatedAmy Sherman-Palladino (for 'All Alone')NominatedOutstanding Achievement in Cinematography for a Movie, Miniseries, or Pilot for TelevisionM.

David Mullen (for 'Pilot')NominatedOutstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for a Television Series – One HourMathew Price, Ron Bochar, Michael Miller,David Boulton, & Steven Visscher (for 'Vote for Kennedy, Vote for Kennedy')WonTelevision Series, Television Mini Series or Television New Media Series – Best Period and/or Character Make-upPatricia Regan, Claus Lulla, & Joseph A. CampaynoWonTelevision Series, Television Mini Series or Television New Media Series – Best Period and/or Character Hair StylingJerry DeCarlo, John Jordan, & Peg SchierholzWonBroadcast Media Longform Music / MusicalAnnette Kudrak (for 'We're Going to the Catskills')Won, Noah Gardenswartz, Sheila Lawrence, Daniel Palladino,& Amy Sherman-PalladinoWonExcellence in Period TelevisionDonna ZakowskaWonReferences.

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