The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season Four
Season Four has been a rollar coaster ride for me. The first episode played like the writers were under the influence of some sort of psychedelic substance. It felt unhinged and wild in a disorienting way. I don't see the connection between Joel and Mei. The way Midge ignores her kids is uncomfortable and has been a dealbreaker for several of my friends who stopped watching the show because of this. I stuck with all eight episodes though. The season picked up steam for me. Each actor is perfect in their respective role. Tony Shaloub as Midge's father, Marian Hinkle as her mother, Alex Borstein as her agent, Jane Lynch as Sophie Lennon, and the tremendous Luke Kirby as Midge's mentor and love interest, Lenny Bruce, stand out for me, but literally each character is terrific. The Lenny Bruce character gets to me because of the actor's brilliant portrayal. The eighth episode is the best. It had me in tears several times. After a rocky start, I recommend this season.
Season Four has been a rollar coaster ride for me. The first episode played like the writers were under the influence of some sort of psychedelic substance. It felt unhinged and wild in a disorienting way. I don't see the connection between Joel and Mei. The way Midge ignores her kids is uncomfortable and has been a dealbreaker for several of my friends who stopped watching the show because of this. I stuck with all eight episodes though. The season picked up steam for me. Each actor is perfect in their respective role. Tony Shaloub as Midge's father, Marian Hinkle as her mother, Alex Borstein as her agent, Jane Lynch as Sophie Lennon, and the tremendous Luke Kirby as Midge's mentor and love interest, Lenny Bruce, stand out for me, but literally each character is terrific. The Lenny Bruce character gets to me because of the actor's brilliant portrayal. The eighth episode is the best. It had me in tears several times. After a rocky start, I recommend this season.