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entertainment2 years ago

"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" Finale Controversies and Cancelation Blamed on "Rings of Power"

Alex Borstein, who plays Susie in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, talks about the show's series finale and the enduring friendship between Midge and Susie. She also discusses playing Susie across several decades, Susie's love life, and her relationship with Midge's kids. Borstein praises the show's creators, Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, for their vision and ability to fully realize their characters.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

Unpacking the Series Finale of 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

The final scene of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" shows Midge and Susie watching Jeopardy! together in 2005, reestablishing their friendship after a falling out caused by Susie's ties to the mob. The use of Jeopardy! was inspired by Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner's friendship, and it may have been what Midge and Susie were watching at that time of night. The actresses reveal that it was a tricky thing to get the rights to use Jeopardy! in the scene.

via TV Insider|
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entertainment2 years ago

The Tragic Legacy of Lenny Bruce in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel bid farewell to Lenny Bruce in its series finale, "Four Minutes," with an emotional scene between him and Susie Myerson. Despite Susie's offer to help him get back on his feet, Lenny declines, feeling that he's too far gone. The showrunners decided to end Lenny's run on the show with a flashback scene of him and Midge at a Chinese restaurant, where he encourages her to pursue her dreams of becoming a famous comedian. The show chose not to show the aftermath of Lenny's death in Midge's life, instead leaving him at his best.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel bids farewell with a fitting finale.

"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" series finale sees Midge Maisel and her agent Susie reunited in the distant future, having come through the wars and emerged as conquerors of the comedy world. The final sequence takes place in 2005, 40 years after Midge's "The Tonight Show" moment. The show's emphasis on Midge achieving stardom provided a sort of happy ending, but the show's beating heart could really be seen at the finish, with her and Suzy enjoying a laugh while a version of "Girls Talk" played over the closing credits.

via CNN|
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entertainment2 years ago

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Finale, Respect, and Big Moments.

Alex Borstein, who plays Susie Myerson in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," discusses the show's finale and the enduring friendship between her character and Midge Maisel. Borstein also talks about her own career and the difference between fame and success. She believes that Susie wanted success, while Midge wanted fame and approval. Borstein also shares her own personal mementos and how they may be perceived as junk or valuable items in the future.

via Los Angeles Times|
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entertainment2 years ago

Inside the Fifth and Final Season of 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

The first three episodes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's final season have been unpacked by the cast and co-showrunner. The season opens with Midge's daughter in therapy discussing her relationship with her mother. Meanwhile, Midge becomes a writer on The Gordon Ford Show, and Susie does everything she can to get her on the show. Mei calls off her wedding to Joel and reveals she had an abortion. Lenny and Midge say goodbye, and Midge and Susie's friendship falls apart.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel chases her big break in final season trailer.

The first trailer for the fifth and final season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" has been released, teasing Midge's journey to the top of the comedy world. The trailer shows Midge dreaming of a big life and features a llama in a hotel room, Tony Shalhoub being exasperated, and Susie being her usual uncouth self. The final season premieres on April 14 on Prime Video. Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino has promised to "stick the landing" and give the characters a journey of worth.

via Rolling Stone|
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