What The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 3 Finale Really Means

Warning: this video contains spoilers. The plot continues to thicken on Amazon Prime’s critically acclaimed show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Midge and Susie have been through a lot together, and this season saw the lovable pair kick off the season by opening for Shy Baldwin’s USO tour.
They continued opening for the singer in Las Vegas and Miami, and their new adventures also gave viewers a nostalgic look back at these cities in the 1960s, while bringing laugh-out-loud humor and great acting performances.
However, season 3 also dropped a massive bombshell ending that left viewers shocked and wondering what season 4 will have in store for them. Here’s what the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's season 3 finale really means.
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[@TheList]

What actors would you like to see on season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel?

[@1drunk_dionysius]

Zachary levi

[@zaenal83]

More Lenny Bruce & Midge. 😀

[@freddylubin]

@@zaenal83 I never bought into the Bruce character, being able to remember him from the 60s. He's too nice, though better than Dustin Hoffman's version.

[@canterlevi]

More Lenny LESS Joel.

[@andisinderbrand9735]

Ali Wong

[@14omoon]

My favorite part of the season was the time she spent with Lenny, that episode was beautiful! And Im sad about the ending of the season but I really understand why, her father did say she'll have ti be accountable for the things she'd say and the roosters came home to crow for her so.

[@alisterfolson]

True...watching her at the Apollo was both cringeworthy and funny...but you knew it may not end well

[@JPLEYONKO4]

I think it would have been better if she bombed. Because she wasn't familiar with an audience of African Americans in harlem.

[@14omoon]

@@JPLEYONKO4 I think that would've been really impactful!

[@JPLEYONKO4]

@@14omoon Anything(except nudity and offensive racial jokes) is honestly better than her outing him

[@Ilikefrogs..]

The actual Lenny dies of a drug overdose not long after.

[@lindseybailes2706]

Also I really wish they would stop pushing Midge and Joel for romance. They're actually better apart. Like he grew up, but because they weren't together. He had to get his shit together, because she couldn't do everything for Joel.

[@katerinasevcikova6830]

Exactly! I don't think it would work to them together anymore, I see them as a great friends now

[@manu33z]

Yeah they should give some wind to the midge and lenny ship

[@MrErdner]

I like the fact that the more they try to rekindle a Midge/Joel reconciliation in the script, the more clear it becomes that is not in their cards.

[@bleuclegg6295]

I'm sick of the Joel/Midge thing too. I liked Benjamin but it was too early for her to consider marrying the guy.

[@extrabagante0417]

Agreed

[@migoreng7789]

they did my boi benjamin dirty, that's all i have to say

[@jennifermcgoldrick6323]

mi goreng yeah, I really liked Benjamin and Midge seemed to not give him a chance and assumed he would stop her career when he seemed to love her because she breaks rules and has the comedy career 🤷🏻‍♀️ That being said I love Lenny Bruce ❤️❤️

[@_bikhremoti_]

Can't agree more

[@tracim3080]

I loved Benjamin, he seemed like the kind of man who could handle being married to a strong independent woman which was very rare back then. They ended it very badly.

[@ninajami2470]

You're absolutely right. I hope he comes back

[@jadangor1078]

Facts

[@savedbygrace.slowedreverb]

Yo that finale was depressing

[@keatonbanta]

Just watched it tonight and I feel empty

[@larrydav1d]

I knew it’d be bad when Susie said she couldn’t be at the show

[@vilwarin5635]

Also, she didn´t wear her signature black dress... is bad luck for her not wearing black on stage XD

[@charleneyu4187]

i’m mad at susie for losing all of midge’s money. like if u want to gamble that’s fine do it with ur own money, but now she’s lost all the money midge worked so hard for. and they’re both broke

[@paulaqueirosz]

I was also really mad about that

[@conniethesconnie]

From a personal perspective it was rotten move. From a plot perspective I feel this is something they could have used more. Why not make Susie fess up. So many ways to go from here. Midge could go fixer mode and say she will do whatever it takes to cure Susie and earn back the money. Maybe they could let Susie give a rant about how Midge doesn't need the money because she has rich parents to fall back on and doesn't really understand what it is like for someone like Susie to be cashless. Do they break up and we get to see the two struggle til they decide they are better as a team? So much ammo but Susie is just able to inherit her grandmothers house and get the money back.

[@formulacam]

It better take years, I love this damn show lol

[@gracekay2371]

I balled my eyes out when she had the conversation with benjiman

[@jessicabalderas3538]

Me too! I really hope they get back together

[@wardeerent]

Something tells me Midge and Lenny start something together...comedically that is. The whole "A Star Is Born" thing. As he starts to spiral down, Midge will ascend and in the process try to help him, but as we know in '66 it will be too late. Also, there are theories going around that she's loosely based on Joan Rivers?

[@conniethesconnie]

Felt they were going there with the Miami TV show. At first I thought Lenny was going to be the host not a guest and was going to offer Mrs Maisel a supporting role.

[@Lockn3s5]

The moment Reggie told Midge to talk about Shy I knew where it was going but then after seeing her act I didn't think it was that bad. But I guess that was the point considering the time period. That kind of humor is just normal between my friends and I but back then it was probably not. I still don't think it was that bad or outed him as gay or anything. They were just jokes. I thought she danced around it pretty well without taking it too far. I'm also kind of glad. I really got tired of having to see another one of Shy's sets after Midge's performance. I kept thinking every time, "Are they really going to do this each time Midge introduces him?" Do they shoot this in NYC at all? I'd love to get a spot on the show as an extra or hell even a speaking role.

[@mixusup]

My fam was thw same we clenches our teeth thinking she was goign to say something bad But thought shed dodged it They did a good job faking us out with a double fake!

[@towerprep45]

“Judy Garland shoes” INSTANT outing

[@Skysdalimit247]

Same. Did you think he set her up?

[@conniethesconnie]

@@Skysdalimit247 Interesting theory. Was she getting too close to Shy? Was he worried she would come between them or replace him? Was this a power play to keep Shy dependent on him. He didn't know Suzie would be absent or that Midge would come to him. But, when the opportunity arose did he take advantage of it?

[@amanda.paccagnella]

@@Skysdalimit247 certainly not. It would have the potential to blow shy's career.

[@zlopez-steele3362]

My question is will the season go into year 1966 the year Lenny Bruce died from overdose? Lenny is a big influence on Midge.

[@sharonroy2645]

He did say to her in his final scene "if I'm still alive"

[@hughsweer9733]

Long way off, a lot of time as they are still in 1960

[@canterlevi]

Sharon Roy I think he said, “Before I’m dead.”

[@alisterfolson]

I kinda dread that coming but yeah

[@jessicamahoney4610]

They have changed up his timeline for the purposes of the show so it wouldn't surprise me if they killed him before 1966.

[@Cubannerd]

The final episode was not unrealistic. 1. Midge is a very self involved and sheltered girl who is starting to become aware of the world outside of her upper west side bubble. 2. Her jokes highlighted Shy's flamboyance. She was not outing him. 3. Reggie gave her the wrong advice while she was nervous after realizing that she "stole" someone's spot. Someone she admires and looks up to. On top of that Reggie didn't take responsibility. His lack of accountability was a low move. But I understand why he did it. However he should have been sincere with Shy and let him make a decision after giving the singer all the facts. This is definitely a good lesson for Midge but she is learning and she is improving as a person. People learn by making mistakes and correcting them.

[@brownyoda5230]

She definitely outed him !! Even after knowing that shy is critical about that issue !

[@NguyenNguyen-ro9xl]

She definitely outed him. All of the jokes she made were all stereotypes associating with gay men. She just wasn't aware how inappropriate and dangerous it is to joke about something like that. Shy might lose his career and possibly his life if people find out the jokes are true. I don't think Reggie should be blamed as much as Midge though. He did tell her so joke about everything, but his examples stopped at throwing tantrums and being annoyed at other staff members, and definitely not someone's deep secrets.

[@Cubannerd]

@@NguyenNguyen-ro9xl I wonder if you've ever met anyone like Midge in real life. I have and they are super clueless. In fact most North Americans I've met are this way. They are clueless. Even if they have good intentions, they tend to say and do very negative things towards minorities without being conscious about it. In her mind, she's not outing him. She thinks is OK to joke about his flamboyance like she could do it in the white American crowd. Period. She just didn't know that the audience is different.

[@NguyenNguyen-ro9xl]

@@Cubannerd that's exactly what I said. She was clueless. She wasn't aware how dangerous it was to joke about something like that. She UNKNOWINGLY outed him. Also I'm pretty sure she didn't just joke about his flamboyance. Notice when she said "he had a guy for almost everything", then she fixed and said "no he got a guy for everything", like come on that was obvious. Those jokes weren't directly pointing at being gay, but they definitely hinted at multiple gay stereotypes. Someone who's sharp might figure it out, and it would be terrible if that happened. Also in the last scene she didn't deny outing him, she even apologised and promised she'll never do it again. Even she acknowledged that she crossed the line. 😂

[@Cubannerd]

@@NguyenNguyen-ro9xl I think we are both agreeing in some way but you are just looking at it from one perspective. I'm looking at it from a different one. Whatever she did it was out of being clueless and not being familiar with the audience.

[@GibsonGirl55]

If only Midge had poked fun of Shy Baldwin's poor eating habits and his tantrums involving tossing food at people. After all, this was a time when an entire generation of children was told to eat what was on their plates because there were people starving in some far-off country. That and given Jewish moms' reputation for making sure everyone is eating enough (this can also be said of just about every mom), she could have gone with that.

[@micheleklinkman9939]

I love this show and am a huge fan! The scenery and costumes are so realistic. I really feel like I am back in the 50's/60's and living in that time period with the characters. The gas light is one of my favorite places. I do hope Midge gets back with Joel. The ending was sad as you hate to see her mess up and loose the gig. As stated in this video, I'm looking forward to seeing her regroup and get an even bigger gig! Love Suzy. She is so funny and cool at the same time!! And Midge's father is an outstanding actor! I remember him on the show Wings.

[@margaritam.9118]

Michele Klinkman I agree! Joel became a better person and very supportive, so they can get back together.

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

Same the only thing I would change is midge’s actress should be Jewish. Sorry, Rachel is great but there’s plenty of pretty Jewish girls out there that can nail this role. It’s like appropriation.

[@dsf8497]

You put the wrong cup from Midge outing him. It wasn’t the “he has a guy for everything” line it was the Judy Garland line.

[@hayfielddraw4364]

You could have picked any line from the entire set; it was one long, crash-and-burn gay joke. Everyone watching knew exactly what jokes she was going to tell when Shy's manager told her to talk about Shy. All too easy to see coming.

[@maurice1440]

The "he has a guy for everything" line is the moment I got scared for her

[@blissclair9743]

my hands and feet went numb watching that set! It was awful!

[@maurice1440]

@@blissclair9743 and yet they gave the Golden Globes to Fleabag. I hate award shows sometimes

[@kafkafication3449]

@@blissclair9743 That and the wedding from season two.

[@MrErdner]

My guess, and it is totally and 100% completely a guess, is that the character Carol Keene (played by Liza Weil and apparently based on the Wrecking Crew bass player Carol Kaye) will have an impact on Midge's career choices. The real life Carol Kaye got tired of touring on the road, and shifted over to doing studio session musician work. That way she could still work but stay home with her family. So, a story encounter with the character Carol Keene could be the inspiration for Midge to accept a role on a TV sitcom so that she could continue to work as a comedian, but also stay in one place with her family.

[@conniethesconnie]

It's possible many of the shows charters are based on actual people. They may have plans that way.

[@ibmtpx24]

Using entertainment contracts as collateral or leverage is never a good idea because that idea only works when it works. I am surprised that as smart as Maisel, she didn't learn the lesson of not joking on other people (especially her friends or boss)'s expense after what she did in her colleague's wedding reception. Season 3 story telling started to have american soap opera style but it is quit fun to watch.

[@vulpex4105]

started in s2. Remember the Catskills resort, remember paris? yea i wish i didn't either.

[@KarlH1980]

Yuh right. I'm gonna wait a year or more to get 10 more episodes and another cliff hanger? Screw that! I'll wait for the show to end and then binge watch it when I retire.

[@spacebear6943]

RIP Jackie :’( I wonder how they’re gonna rule him out in the next season

[@Edu_Kate]

Was he the one sharing Susie's apt?

[@hughsweer9733]

@@Edu_Kate yes

[@kristinemedina2839]

Wat happened?

[@korseeth842]

Kristine Medina he passes away in early November due to the effects of multiple drugs

[@kristinemedina2839]

@@korseeth842 awww ill miss his character :(

[@janetaldrich7747]

I doubt Ill watch S4 if everything is going to crash and burn. I have enough pain in my life, thanks.

[@emmylou-y4b]

I wish Joan Rivers was still with us. I would have loved to get her take on this show.

[@claudetteking1039]

Was thiniking the same thing. i know she would not be happy that they use every opportunity to paint Republicans as evil racist people, because everyone knows Joan was a staunch Republican. Everyone who knows the indisputable truth about history, knows the Democrats created Jim Crow in the first place, so their finally getting on board with the Republicans to end it, only took the Democrats 0ver 200 years! Somehow the Maisel writers keep forgetting that, whilst they shit all over Joan Rivers lecacy by calling her and half of their audience racists every far reaching episode.

[@hughsweer9733]

@@claudetteking1039 It was always the southern democrats that were the most racist and when northern and texas democrats sponsored the civil rights laws, the southern democrats left and went to the republican party in droves as a part of the "Southern Strategy". Now the republicans are more racist than could be imagined including the infringing on voting rights and registration purges. The question is what have they done lately?

[@johnmarx3919]

It's not about Joan rivers...the show's closer to the style of legendary comedienne Jean Carrol - Midge's delivery is so similar to hers it's uncanny. Check out her videos on KZbin!

[@emmylou-y4b]

Thanks! I will. I never heard of her.

[@emmylou-y4b]

You're right! I checked her out and I can't recall her on Ed Sullivan. I'm 65 and we watched every Sunday. She passed away at the age of 99! The similarity with Joan Rivers is the connection with Lenny Bruce and the Village scene. That's where Joan started at Cafe Wa. Thanks so much.

[@paisleytallmon2201]

I got to say, I saw the last episode before I found out Shy was gay. And I really couldn't tell that's what Midge was hinting at. I just thought she was exaggerating Shy's life.

[@maryellen1835]

Shy threw me off for awhile. First I thought him and Midge may have a fling on the road but I began to recognize the gay vibes between him and his manager.

[@karlat4507]

I want Midge with Lenny! They are perfect together :-)

[@bobbimestepey9221]

Lenny could never handle Midge's family! He's not "the marrying kind"....Luke Kirby absolutely nails the part!

[@jendim12]

yes!

[@eee9266]

This show has gotten me to feel things no other show has gotten me to feel before. That’s all thanks to beautiful writing and the amazing character work. All the characters are growing, all of them are learning.

[@stevestroh2267]

I think Midge has a bit of Lenny Bruce in her. It’s like she can’t stop herself from saying something controversial. She has to push the boundaries. Not to the extreme that LB does, but enough to really cost her. I wonder if the creators had Joan Rivers in mind when they created Midge. Similar time frame, I’m sure Rivers’ career was similar in a lot of ways.

[@deokidokiza]

I hope she and Shy make up!

[@iluvu3]

oh i knew that was gonna happen. i said out loud “oh no” when reggie said to talk about Shy.

[@MISSYGful]

The moments with Lenny are what move me.

[@gretchenortner]

I get the growing they both have done apart, but I still want her and Joel to get back together. 😭

[@harvini1]

I knew when she mentioned Judy Garland shoes she was in deep doo doo. I actually cringed watching it and knew that it would end badly for her. I love the show, because I actually care about the characters. I feel like I'm watching a Broadway play being put together. I want to know everything about the actors and anything to do with the making of the show. I haven't felt this about anything on TV in a long time.

[@tss3393]

I don't think the show should go much further after Lenny Bruce dies. He's been her muse and catalyst in pursuing stand-up since the start, so to see her figure out how to carry on without him would make for a great final journey towards her endgame.

[@MisterMac4321]

In ancient Greek tragedies, a hero's fall was usually preceded by a display of hubris. With that as backdrop, as season 3 wore on it became almost predictable that Midge was going to "fall from grace" because of her growing over-confidence and inflated sense of self-importance; Susie's failing was that she wasn't there to whisper in Midge's ear the old adage that "all glory is fleeting."

[@vivmonroe1802]

Reggie stabbed her in the back by telling her to talk about Shy and making fun of him. Plus it was uncool to fire her at the plane instead of over the phone. After the plane took off I was hoping it would crash.

[@zhaystyle]

Reggie thought she didn't know he was gay...just about his whole crew was clueless about his "disappearing acts". They never knew he was getting harassed and beat up on tour in some cities. I thought the same about them not using a phone though.

[@Alina_Schmidt]

It should go without saying that you don‘t out people without their permission. Shy even explicitly told her not to tell anyone. Reggie told her to make jokes, not jokes to out him. It‘s abundently clear she messed up. Reggie isn‘t to blame for this.

[@wallacebray4838]

When Midge and Susie were booted from Shy Baldwin's tour to Europe I was devastated. Then I thought look at that two engine prop plane. That's flying across the Atlantic. Then I thought about all the celebrities traveling from gig to gig on their private planes and how many went down. I think Season 4 episode 1 will be very sad. I hope I'm wrong.

[@sweetpeaon3]

Ohhhh my god, if that is the opening then I'm definitely going to be on the edge of my seat for the whole season. That reminds me of how the first episode of Downton Abbey referenced the Titanic sinking. What may be more likely is that Lenny dies sometime in the show's run, which would also be extremely sad. If that happens, I have a feeling that would rock Midge to her core and make her reevaluate the career she has ahead of her in standup. Everything would come full circle, as Lenny would be the deciding factor for her to back away from the world of showbiz much like he was the deciding factor for her to breakup with Benjamin.

[@felipefaraj9004]

I really hope the story doesn’t go as far as 1964. 1963 is the dead-line of the Mid Century Modern aestetic, and I watch this show partially because of the story and partially because I love the aestetic. I will still watch it even if it passes 1963, but I don’t think past that year will be as colourful and pretty.

[@margaritam.9118]

What are you talking about, Mad Men went up until 1970 and it looked good.

[@mojisolashabi]

Please explain Imogene's final reaction to Midge's plea for Archie.

[@charliehill1093]

I took it to mean that she was going to ensure that she did not have to rely on a man to survive, at least monetarily. Imogene trusts Midge a lot and I think she'll give Archie another chance (although I could be wrong about that), but I think Imogene wants some assurance that if the worst does happen, she won't have to struggle in the same ways as Midge. She's taking some control of her life and what type of wife and mother she wants to be.

[@mojisolashabi]

@@charliehill1093 Thank you! I get it now. So it's like a silent callback to the scene with Midge and her mother where they both say how their husbands blew up their lives. They are both (and now Imogene is) taking action so their futures are not dependent on the men in their lives.

[@margaritam.9118]

Charlie Hill Female secretaries were paid almost nothing back then, I doubt Imogen could support herself and children in that way. At least Miriam had family money to take care of her and children.

[@charliehill1093]

@@margaritam.9118 , you're right. They weren't paid much. But if Imogene and Archie did get a divorce (which I hope they don't), then Archie would probably be paying Imogene alimony and/or child support, like Joel does with Midge. It's been awhile since I've watched the previous 2 seasons, but I can't recall any details about either Imogene's or Archie's family. It might be safe to assume they're not as well off as Midge's folks (before their financial melt down this season), but considering the other similarities between Midge & Imogene's social lives I think Imogene's parents may be able to help financially. Regardless though, I think Imogene going to secretarial school is a way for her to spread her wings and establish a little independence for herself.

[@vilwarin5635]

@@margaritam.9118 Maybe Imogene wants to be Archie secretary?

[@squamish4244]

It was sad when she said to Lenny Bruce, "Don't die on me" or something like that. Ooff.

[@kitty_alv_]

I feel a bit torn in this season. On one hand we have a lot more female roles really taking lead and becoming more independent. Like mei. She walks in commanding a room and is very much independent. Ever episode for me really crept up this idea about female independence. Like with Midge’s mom quiting her trust fund. That whole scene just established a lot of the glass walls women still faced even today sometimes. When her brother said “Well grandmama started the company so of course she had to be on the board” Like they are aware their whole business was founded by a single woman but refuse to let another one come in again and rather have a LITERAL child on the board that an adult. I found it hard to cheer for midge this season just cause of lack of awareness she has for others around her. She wants to be this rugged comedian but she’s not. She still walks around weather by choice or not thinking she’s going to have her “life” back soon. It solidified more for me when she went to get her apartment back from her in law. She needs to face reality that not everything is fair and ok and she can’t just talk her way out of things. Sometimes being personable doesn’t solve all things.

[@illllum]

I just watched the last season and was I complete shock! I love the series and can’t get enough.

[@cheeriomartinez]

I have a huge crush on Midges friend. She's so adorable and talks so fast. Lol

[@zeus-odinchiefs6737]

Justice to Benjamin

[@kristinemedina2839]

I hope Midge learns her lessons this time and come out better...I had the same conundrum about the whole Benjamin situation where it doesnt make any sense for him to be out of the picture. Like he seems like a cool guy who wouldnt mind anything Midge does and she just dropped him like it was nothing. That confrontation was painful to watch. Also the Shy outing act ...it seemed fine and I even laughed during the act and I didnt think Shy wouldve minded the twinky diva jokes ...and was shocked he did. Forgot he was so touchy and realized it was really risky thereafter. Just hope he wouldve talked to Midge ..so sad. Cant wait for next season 😍

[@MaeveIsConfused]

The whole Benjamin thing made me so mad. The writers threw off their relationship for absolutely no reason.

[@kristinemedina2839]

@@MaeveIsConfused yeah it think its more of a behind the scenes decision rather than a story arc

[@warrengwonka2479]

Eve They lost the actor to another show.

[@YoungJusticeLuv]

I just want Benjamin to come back, that's it.

[@Treefort1]

The airport scene had me thinking of Casablanca, even Midge's outfit and hat. This show has so many small, but great moments. Like when Susie's sister pulls the beers out of the water in the glow of the house fire. The details! Every time Lenny arrives, you just know the scene is going to be gold.

[@flower_girl4983]

It was nice to see Benjamin have a go at her. She doesn't date nice guys

[@williampowell3378]

Great show

[@abc123babyunme8]

Barbara Streisand as a famous person who had to sacrifice a lot to get where she is, then ultimately she is the one that give Mrs Maisel her "big" break that makes her famous.

[@alisterfolson]

It means she's broke af and her parents might have to move back to the in-laws house...more comedy ensues. Also I like how Zachary Levi (Shazam) had his 'closure" with her at the diner

[@maryellen1835]

I think the mom is going to get her inheritance back and the father is going to teach again.

[@nimeshsingh4943]

How did Midge even use an unsigned contract as collateral? And who doesn't sign a contract with lots of money as soon as you get it

[@SadeC]

Mary Ellen I think her mum will start a prominent matchmaking service which will support them in the first part of season four.

[@vilwarin5635]

@@nimeshsingh4943 Maybe Moyshe let her have the apartment. He is the kind of person that likes to make you a favor to then remember you the rest of your life (remember the 13 jews?). Also, the children are his grandchildren and he may want them to be safe on their own house

[@jamesmmcgill]

I hope there'll be a crossover of Mrs. Maisel and Mad Men.

[@SacrificialOrange6218]

I hated the ending of season three. Yeah, Midge is naive but she isn't stupid. But I do understand why the show writers did that, and why it was necessary in Midge's character development and the show itselfs development. That didn't mean it didn't suck though :/

[@lulupomegranate]

She isn't stupid but she doesn't THINK. Remember when she went to a wedding that happened so quickly after the bride even met the groom and called it a shotgun wedding?

[@Ginea25]

Not sure if Hollywood's insistence that a successful woman must be unattached (a notion that somehow is never applied to successful men) says more about men, women, or the writers.

[@ruthgallagher1168]

Hope they end before 1966.

[@angelicbaby92]

Honestly the moment shy told midge he was gay and all that, I knew knowing that would turn against her because she has a big mouth. But damn, I didn't even think her performance was out of line because it didn't give away he was gay at all. However, she shouldn't have touched that sensitive information. She could have joked about anything but that. Why did she have to joke about that?? Should be pretty obvious. I wouldn't come near that with ten foot pole if I was her. Should go without saying.

[@lulupomegranate]

It did give it away. Some of the stuff she said was the slang for gay of that time. It's as if she went on stage today and called him fruity or part of the alphabet gang or did the hand wave motion.

[@mariaburgos2501]

I was expecting to see Why TF did her friend started studying to be a secretary. It's not clear to me

[@Anayeli85]

Maybe because she was becoming more independent? She was only a house wife before. Hopefully they explain it later on.

[@GinaxMusic]

I thought it was about the whole short-hand girls thing they mentioned in season 1 lol

[@Lifeisshort214]

I thought it was because she's seen what happened to Midge with Joel and is confronting the possibility that Archie could one day put her in a similar position. I think she wants the security of knowing if Archie does cheat she has options.

[@mariaburgos2501]

@@Lifeisshort214 that seems to be the most accurate yet

[@EspeonMistress00]

I think she's going to become her own husband's secretary to keep tabs on him at work. Or she juat want to be inpendent like Midge.

[@jillboehme3429]

I don't know if Midge realizes he's gay. She's sort of clueless about him being black and not able to go to her hotel, and seems lost until Susie gives her a look.

[@BlitzerPlays44]

Midge did know he was gay though

[@sleepyparade]

she knew. shy told her when she was treating his wounds.

[@udb1987]

I picked up on her naivete when it comes to race early in the season.

[@bebetigre1252]

I hope they dont ruin it by going too far forward,like they ruined madmen.Because in todays climate that perky look will get her a bop on the head by all those haters.Benjamin was so cute and Lenny ,but dr ben was best for her.

[@maryellen1835]

The show acted like they didn't know what to do with Benjamin's character...Interesting!

[@flower_girl4983]

She has to be careful about these stuff. She did the same thing with Sophie Lauren, her dad, the singer

[@exmedic4509]

The show surprised me how good it is. I could see Midge flying to Europe to plead with Shy for her job and having it out with Reggie. I can also see Midge and Joel going toe to toe more as well as her father. Suzy will have to come clean sooner or later about losing all of Midges money.

[@nukettunakeles6065]

I want to see season 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - so on

[@CJ-im2uu]

I would not be surprised if there is a pregnancy scare.

[@Laceykat66]

The problem is that it takes YEARS for these streaming series to develop and few of us have that sort of patents. It is like the old BBC joke of the show that has been on for fifteen years with five episodes. Season three was only eight episodes and half of the run time was musical numbers. Now we have to wait a year for the next season?

[@ArtificialPerson]

This recap was amazing

[@l.l3081]

As much as I love this show I hope they don't push it to to many seasons as shows tend to do cause they always loose quality.

[@miriamsnowbell9572]

Midge was unbelievably insensitive and clueless at the Apollo. But getting thrown off the tour by Shai's manager, the same guy who encouraged motor mouth Midge to rake "his boy" over the coals! Rough. However, just watching that tiny biplane take off, made me think of the danger taken on by singers and actors back in the day. My guess is that plane comes down a few seconds after take off. Mrs. Maisel always comes out the winner, the creators love her too much. Every set back is just another opportunity for Miriam Maisel.

[@ameliachitwood5348]

Someone with deeper understanding please help me? 😖 in Season 3 ep. 6 around the 55-56 minute Shy is singing ‘I Think You’re Wonderful’ song and he looks to Reggie and they both have this look. Then it goes to Reggie and it looks like sadness and maybe helplessness? But was that look from Reggie that understanding of what happened to Shy? Or is it something more?

[@spurtydarbhamulla1130]

Reggie guess what happened to Shy. This is proved by the fact that Shy tells Midge that a similar thing has happened to him before , and that he promised Reggie it won't repeat. Remember everyone in Shy's band says its common for Shy to go missing now and then?

[@spurtydarbhamulla1130]

Also the band says it's a stool set. Implies that its common for Shy to suddenly change the set to a sitting down kind of set. Just my analysis, not sure how exactly Shy managed to cover all that earlier, without the help of some make-up tricks that Midge did on him in that episode..

[@wildman2012]

Everyone seems to be fighting in season 3. It's a great show, but wasn't all that much fun to watch.

[@keithsmith4780]

When is Midge going to play the Tonight Show? Will Carson invite her to the couch? Who's going to play Carson? Too bad she got dropped from Shy Baldwin's tour of Europe but was was a comic going to do in non-English speaking countries in the first place.

[@imded2241]

While I agree what Midge said about shy was bad, I wouldn't describe it as "outing". She was definitely treading the lines of outing, but outing doesn't seem like the right word. I mean, would the audience have taken Shys sexuality into question? Maybe, maybe not. You gotta remember, all his fans are boy crazy teenage girls. Would I describe as a more a damage to his reputation? definitely. And I understand completely why his feelings got hurt, they were jokes commenting on his flamboyance, and obviously it was 1960. But I don't think that crowd would've completely clocked in the fact he was gay, even with the jokes. But its treading a line. My point is, I get why people might interpret it either way. My opinion? Midge should've been WAYY more careful with what she was saying, but Its obvious she didnt mean any harm or to out him, she was nervous, intimidated by someone she idolised and was being called a thief, she felt out of place. Does that excuse her behaviour? I wouldn't say so, no. But it does at least give an explanation as to why she mightve spoken without thinking, wasnt in her right mind etc, etc. What I am in confidence of, however, is how Reggie knew she was nervous, told her to riff about Shy and then after it hurt Shy's feelings (which is completely ubderstandable) he cut her off, not taking into account how he gave her bad advice when she was completely spooked. And anyway, I think itd be a lot different if Midge wasnt at all remorseful. But she very clearly was, she cared about Shy, Reggie knew this. So when she definitely shouldve known better, I felt bad when she couldnt make up with Shy. Excited for S5.

[@lulupomegranate]

Reggie knew he fucked up, but it still doesn't excuse her. She DID out him- some of the stuff she said (friend of Dorothy, the shoes) is literal slang for gay. AT BEST Shy can home people will think she's just taking the piss, calling him gay as a joke. It is not a risk that should be taken. And Midge KNOWS how bad it is for gay men, just a while ago she cleaned blood from Shy's face because he was attacked for being gay. She didn't think, and then refused to take accountability, which is a consistent character flaw of Midge. She is strong and sweet and wants to be helpful and is generally kind, but she breezed through life on charm wealth and beauty and it left her self centered and thoughtless. That's why she derails her friend's wedding, without thinking, because she's the one that "needs" to deliver the fun. That's why she not only missed her other friend's babyshower, but also CALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF IT, putting the attention on the fact that her friend was stood up, because SHE needs to make things right rather than think and let it be for a moment and then apologize later in private. Hell, even in the first few sentences of the whole show she goes "my roommate was friendly and fat which was great, I'd have someone to eat with who wouldn't steal my boyfriend". She didn't actually MEAN anything bad by it, but if that friend, who was not invited to the wedding nor was she part of her group of friends in college, heard it, she'd feel sad because generally, it's a shitty thing to say. This is not me trying to say that Midge is a bad person, I love Midge, but she does have some big character flaws. She's a goose.

[@my2randomcents]

The 1st and 2/3rds of the 2nd season were so great But the last leg of the 2nd and the 3rd are so...bizarrely off putting and miserable for every character that they threw me off of the series ...the moment she had Benjamin absolutely in love with her and waiting a marriage answer yet had the gall of sleeping with Joel by saying she was"all alone" was the point I just absolutely cringed, there it just went downhill

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

So, does May Lin = May Li from Flower Drum Song? A Chinese immigrant who works at a Chinese themed nightclub (in SF, not NY). They actually reference the show once.

[@GrantZaitchick]

Please use a pop filter or turn down the gain on your microphone. Your s was too pronounced and sharp in this audio.

[@deniset3164]

does anyone see how horrible it is to have a manager, what good are they? How will she ever forgive her?

[@vintage_life]

I hope she ends up with lenny, susie, or alone

[@deniset3164]

So Midge doesn't get her apartment back? .this sure sucks. I thought Susie was gonna get a load of money from that lady? Bad move.

[@littlerelief5029]

I came here to watch this so I don't have to watch the second half of season 3. I found the show tedious going into episode 1 of season 3 and think it's run it's course - there is only so far you can push a series of 1 dimensional characters that don't feed Midg being the centre of this universe.

[@DianitaYoutube]

Using real logic she has a lot of contacts now, so as her agent after the Apolo, Florida, las Vegas etc she could tour in casinos in las Vegas or Florida even new York where she is well known, I mean, if we use logic, but I guess never is that easy hahaha

[@MSYNGWIE12]

Will Midge wear a mini and go without hairspray and a hat?! The British Invasion is coming! "It's the 60's man!" ! Well, she loathes Beatniks, so hippies!? Yikes. As a devotee of this MARVELOUS show, of course I ponder what man for her? if any, what hat? which shade of shoes and lipstick for on stage, her children- Ethan seems to eat too much sugar, to sit too close to the TV and to be a bit aloof, maybe he's just a kid? I love Susie, my favorite character, not just of this show, but of all TV shows- well she is among them- I have, as a mid ager watched alot of good and bad shows over the years! so maybe I am forgetting some other stand-outs...I loathe as we are supposed too, Sophie "Lemonade" but life has bad guys and bad characters propel stories along, gotta have curves in the road! I really have wondered how Joel's parents will accept Mei, should Joel decide to make her, his steady and of course easing ourselves into a major cultural shift, Vietnam War, The Women's Movement, MAJOR WARDROBE STYLISTIC UPHEAVALS! - dear Susie, her clothes will fit in nicely and they are SO comfy- I own at least 5 newsboy caps, for bad hair days, for warm- just part of one's wardrobe like boots, an iconic piece of clothing! I feel sort of sad because for me, not being of this era, so much of the appeal lies in a "foreign realm" fantasy! As a music lover, rock and roll, Blues and Folk, I now hum Blossom Dearie- actually I already owned 2 CDs , a 4 yr jazz hiatus- should go back to a great Canadian radio station...I am happy the shows creators mentioned a Season 5!!! ( I've been hoping for months- hooked on these funny, fallible, warm, most of them, believable characters and want more, more, more. Susie- I want her to get a big, loft, a home, a real home, with character and space for - maybe a pet! a dog, everybody needs a dog AND at least 1 cat...Thanks to this great bunch of hard working actors, writers, all the talented people who make the show possible, right down to the coffee guy! Namaste. Love a fan from Canada ( as a vegetarian I can no longer enjoy poutine, French fries with cheese curds and gravy)

[@PegasusID]

Season 3 strayed too far from Midge's life and into the lives of Shy Baldwin and others. Keep it in the family (kids, what kids?) and on Midge primarily. After all, she is at her best when she is cajoling people with a brisket, right?

[@blissclair9743]

I thought it wasn't bad. They're expanding the world which is good. If they stay too closed off, the show will get stale.

[@nimeshsingh4943]

I'm glad she finally faced real consequences for once- the writers give her too much reign with saying/doing stuff and getting away with it.

[@Morgansmindrocks]

BENJAMIN DESERVED BETTER!!!

[@l.l3081]

Midge and Joel belong together!

[@celeste7532]

We Shay plot device for the riders used was insulting to the audience it was clearly a manipulation and trying to get people to stay around for the cliffhanger and see what happens next season. How many people watched her stand up at the Apollo and weren’t cringing at what she was saying? Why didn’t Reggie signal her from the wings and say shut up knock it off or something? Why didn’t Reggie come up to her after her sad to say what the f do you think you were doing?Susie conveniently gone to blow up her house. And the Casa Blanca airport scene where she left while Shy goes flying off into the sky. And Joel and MEi? And that character is not particularly likable and I don’t know why he does because she I was playing him. She’s a hustler. I just don’t understand Why Joe will be played like that.and who cares about Imogene and Archie?The only thing I hope is that rose and Abe get to stay in that apartment. I don’t like them out of that kind of apartment I don’t like Shirl and Moish. Maybe Rose will get her trust fund back so that they can keep The apartment.And her rejecting her trust fund the season aren’t their papers you’re supposed to sign in order to not get it anymore I don’t think the money stopped coming. Unless there was some sort of legality involved. When the trust is set up it takes a lot to break a trust so what the hell is that all about?I didn’t really get what was happening with Zelda this season either it didn’t make sense for her she’s rebelling and then next thing you know she’s back in her uniform what was that all about? The attraction between Lenny and MidgeThere’s bound to be played out sooner or later. I like the guy who plays Lenny.

[@PinkPixelProductions]

IS THERE GONNA BE A SEASON 4 I NEED TO KNOW IT CANT END LIKE THIS

[@foxycinnamon7307]

Yes. Many seasons.

[@amybookaholic]

Background music please???

[@meganmcleod6152]

I’m so mad she broke off with Benjamin like saying it’s bc she’s an independent woman is bull shit. He loved her and she loved him for why the frick didn’t she do all the comedy and marry him.

[@shubhag98]

Who else ships Midge with Lenny and Shy with Reggie?

[@normanpeters6465]

God I miss this show. She needs to manage herself. What’s Susie did to her was terrible.

[@faithinverity8523]

No woman in 1960 would out a gay man in public, especially one whose largesse she depends on. That's a literary device of dubious fidelity.

[@kuthulita]

she did not outed himm!!!

[@joanaceddiasavocado2157]

Oh no i'm on s3 gotta get out of here

[@Deaadbunny]

I really hated Shy at the end of this season. Midge didn't do anything bad, he looks like a spoiled kid throwing a tantrum.

[@silvanas.1232]

Vai haver a 4temporada?

[@itspricila]

its weird how midge assumed benjamin wouldn’t want to be with her when she began touring. that relationship ended abruptly. im rooting for lenny bruce + midge tho

[@jadangor1078]

What happen with Midge and Ben

[@claireindigo1200]

She didn’t out him.

[@DrGregoryHouseIT]

She very much did.

[@IMD1IAM]

subscribe or just because you ask. move me, thenwill want to

[@akhilat]

I feel like she’s just a mean comic and it’s not funny... I was disappointed in her comedy and didn’t feel bad for her in the least at the end of the season.

[@whcryptions4095]

I have a feeling that Midge and Benjamin will be end game. Midge can't end up with Lenny because Lenny will die from a drug over dose.

[@sandman7849]

Yes, and we also know she's going to get there as a leftist since this is a product of Palladino's imagination.

[@Ram-re5em]

Ape came out as a flaming communist! I almost vomited