I am notoriously bad at keeping up with streaming shows. The fact that I can watch things whenever I want means I’ve become in charge of my own television schedule, and it can become so easy to forget things I’ve been watching (unless I’ve lost interest.) For example, The Great is back, which is… great! But I keep forgetting to watch it because my brain is used to it not being back. No offense to the show; I like it a lot. Hiatuses are difficult to keep track of when they’re all different for each show or streaming service.
One of the shows that I never forgot to watch is — er, was — The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Watching that was like a warm, colorful hug every week for me. Like a Wes Anderson movie about women. It was cinematic and crass, and a lot of fun. There should definitely be more shows about talented women and the women who support them. And it’s important to note that Midge Maisel’s father had a nice growth arc that made me tearful. Tony Shalhoub is just a gem in general.
I wish it wasn’t over, because I think there was much to expand upon. The last season felt rushed, for some reason. I also wasn’t a fan of the forward jumping. It spoiled the ending for me, so when it did end I was left feeling less emotional and “Yeah! She did it!” than I was hoping to feel. I never questioned that she and Susie would still be friends. A friendship like theirs can survive the mafia. C’mon.
I would’ve ended it with the Gordon Ford show moment. That was heartwarming and delightful. In my opinion, the last season’s greatest strength was everything on and to do with the Gordon Ford show. The writers’ room was always fun. The kooky staff was entertaining. I’m going to be thinking of poor Mike and his Christmas tree for at least the rest of the year.
More shows like Mrs. Maisel, please.
Sara Mazariegos 