The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
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There was no wayThe Marvelous Mrs. Maiselcould continue with its sanitized version of 1960 America indefinitely.
Toss in a subplot about Abes blacklisted playwright pal, and, hey, look!
Its the Socially Conscious Episode!
Aside from the weighty Shy plotline, much of the episode remains standardMaiselfare making it a bit disjointed.
Theres a (literally!)
splashy signature Sherman-Palladino long-take opening scene featuring synchronized swimmers (they do Star of David formations!)
set to Good Morning fromSingin in the Rain.
Because I was on Seconal, Rose drawls.
Oh, Gavin and Sophie are hate-fucking and Sophies dogs are starring in the show as well.
In the middle of all the other jumbled subplots guess what?
Joel is a douche again!
Its pre-show, and Shy is missing.
The band is so used to this happening that Midge is met with scoffs when she shows concern.
He doesnt have the luxury of playing fast and loose with the law like Midge Maisel and Lenny Bruce.
His entourage refers to this as his stool set.
I am so done with Joel and his hostility.
