Each season of this show gets better and better. I hope we can look forward to more shows this year from Amazon.
11 Reviews
Wonderful Show!
nanaemma-8051920 December 2019
Great... except for the last episode of season 3
fastpuppy27 December 2019
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Overall it's a good show but there are certain inconsistencies in the writing. Most are forgivable but this last episode was ridiculous. So midge is hip enough to hang out with Shy for that much time and she lapses that big on stage? Really?
Ruined by knocking a dead person, since they could not use a living person of today in the script.
stalkofs25 December 2019
The Phyllis Schlafly , mention, was not cool. One thing to disagree with someone, another to beat them up while they are dead, leaving false impressions. Perhaps she was replacing a current politician, that they could not fit into the script and many in Showbiz, don't like, so they beat up poor Phyllis. Not Cool at all. This ruined it.
"If you're going to have a voice, be careful what it says."
aslisonceley18 February 2020
This season of the show has begun to touch some critical cords in American history.
Abe's storyline has been building up a commentary on America's paranoid episode against communism, which robbed some great writers and thinkers off their jobs during the Black List event. Now, it's always pleasant to watch an anti-stereotype, which Abe displays with his idealist, socialist values despite the affluent lifestyle he was able to sustain for many years. It's not surprising that his old values rise back up in him upon the loss of his material comforts.
On the other hand, Abe is not a hypocrite. His advice to Miriam, "use your voice wisely," is a universal warning about how the advertising industry will change the course of society. These are the times talented people began to yield their voice to the service of brands whether they tell the truth or not, for a paycheck, without a full sense of the impact they have on general public's minds. The rise of the American Mad Men marks a turning point that we know today to have colossal consequences. Abe, having witnessed both ends of the spectrum, the talent losing their voice along with their income vs the talent being rewarded for using it, for any monetary opportunity that comes up, has the wise advice for his daughter.
Abe's storyline has been building up a commentary on America's paranoid episode against communism, which robbed some great writers and thinkers off their jobs during the Black List event. Now, it's always pleasant to watch an anti-stereotype, which Abe displays with his idealist, socialist values despite the affluent lifestyle he was able to sustain for many years. It's not surprising that his old values rise back up in him upon the loss of his material comforts.
On the other hand, Abe is not a hypocrite. His advice to Miriam, "use your voice wisely," is a universal warning about how the advertising industry will change the course of society. These are the times talented people began to yield their voice to the service of brands whether they tell the truth or not, for a paycheck, without a full sense of the impact they have on general public's minds. The rise of the American Mad Men marks a turning point that we know today to have colossal consequences. Abe, having witnessed both ends of the spectrum, the talent losing their voice along with their income vs the talent being rewarded for using it, for any monetary opportunity that comes up, has the wise advice for his daughter.
Well Oiled Machine
Hitchcoc5 February 2020
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There is no end to what could be said about this episode. We have the great bit of Midge having to run from studio to studio to do radio commercial bits. The commercials are so pathetic, but it's money (most of the time). I'm sorry some of the reviewers got upset with the Schlafley thing. Did you know that women have the vote and have the rights of all citizens to make their own choices? Have you read some of what she said? Enough of that. Then we have the broadway opening of "Miss Julie." The final scene is as good as I've seen on television, Susie finally finding her voice. Don't miss this incredible presentation.
Excellent Episode and People Need to Chill.
pmbeatlefan1 June 2020
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The point of the whole Phyllis Shlafly thing was not to " pick on a dead person" Grow up and use your common sense. She is someone who was noteworthy at the specific time period Midge was doing commercials. She was a controversial person. Abe telling Miriam she should know who she is putting her voice behind before she does it is wise advice. Not just because of that specific Senatorial candidate, but in all cases. Once Midge had a chance to learn about her platforms, she decided she could not support her. Personally, I could not support someone who thought the U.S. having and using the A Bomb was a "gift from God". Certainly others could, and that's their right. But this show is supposed to be from Midge's perspective, and it makes sense that she would feel that way and that people around her might too. Note the two men in the scene had no issues. The show writers were not trying to persecute anyone. They were reflecting a real event of the times.
That being said, I loved watching Susie and Midge run from appointment to appointment and their complaining on the subway. The whole bris scene cracked me up. Abe handing out papers, Joel and Moishe taking bets, recruiting the milkman. Rose becoming a matchmaker. And OMG Miss Julie! I felt like Gavin Hawk was going to just strangle her at any moment! And I love how Susie read her off. I didn't think what Midge said on stage was that big a deal. She wasn't saying them in reference to Shy being gay, so why should they expect an audience who adores him and only wants to think the best of him take the jokes in that vein? It's 1960. People were still pretty naive. It would have been a rare fan who heard those jokes and decided suddenly that Shy was gay.
That being said, I loved watching Susie and Midge run from appointment to appointment and their complaining on the subway. The whole bris scene cracked me up. Abe handing out papers, Joel and Moishe taking bets, recruiting the milkman. Rose becoming a matchmaker. And OMG Miss Julie! I felt like Gavin Hawk was going to just strangle her at any moment! And I love how Susie read her off. I didn't think what Midge said on stage was that big a deal. She wasn't saying them in reference to Shy being gay, so why should they expect an audience who adores him and only wants to think the best of him take the jokes in that vein? It's 1960. People were still pretty naive. It would have been a rare fan who heard those jokes and decided suddenly that Shy was gay.
RIP Phyllis Schlafly 😂
not_you_guillermo10 May 2023
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This was a good growth episode for Midge. She's realizing the implication of her voice reaching more people. It was funny (and a little disheartening) listening to her do sexist commercials through out the episode, but the line needed to be drawn at Phyllis Schlafly. She was truly a monster and lived way too long. She should only be remembered as the ghoul she was. I love that Susie couldn't read the lines either after trying. It would have seemed out of character if either of them had complied. Money, especially the little amount they were being paid, isn't worth supporting actual villains. May Phyllis Schlafly rest in piss.
I love this show but.....
brownrobin6424 December 2019
Just because you don't agree with someone regarding politics means you get to smear their name. Phyllis Schlafly was a hero to many, including many women. She foresaw that feminism could lead to women's overall dissatisfaction and she was right. It's a shame that we can't be more nuanced in our critique of past figures, especially ones who's bodies are barely cold. Very disrespectful.
Beat up on Phylis Shlaffly but no mention of Columbia Communsts
sgrenchik-795-15759323 April 2020
Why do they slander Phyllis Schlaffly after her death but why is their no mention of the Freudian Communists that came from Germany and ended up at Columbia after Hitler kicked them out? Certainly Abe would have known these guys and had discussions with them. They were still there throughout the Sixties.
Ok so even Ms Maisel gets in a few political jabs
rcossio-9885525 February 2020
Isn't enough to constantly hear politics through social media but now when I just want to sit back and laugh at a comedy and forget for an hour the constant bashing between the left and right here goes the show stepping right into it. Enjoy the show skip the politics or you will lose the other half quickly!
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