Good push and pull. I like to see the mirroring of Midge and Joel in Rose and Abe, because I think it highlights the strength of the latter while retroactively highlighting the façade of the former. And that is even further highlighted within this episode as Rose shows Abe an apartment for them in Paris while Joel attempts to get Midge an apartment in Manhattan. I think it's a fascinating comparison directly drawn in the narrative to show that although Abe and Rose are also on rockier ground at this point, it shows how both of those character have growth--particularly in Abe. It's extremely refreshing within this narrative to show that our "masculine" characters should still be expected to change and alter themselves for collective happiness. Joel's irrational ping-ponging around in his malaise is central to how Midge and have issues with reconciliation. But it's even better because the show has shown us that Midge is extremely capable of communicating needs necessary to healing. When she and Abe went to Paris, she gave very firm directions to Abe for how best to make amends: listen and be kind. And so it's touching to see Abe's final moments in this episode. There's a synthesis: old Abe back on his tightly regimented work grind, but also pulling strings to contribute to Rose's happiness as best he can.
So then this goes back into Midge and Joel. We know that Midge is able to identify problems and therefore is likely able to enact changes for rebuilding a healthy relationship. But the compromise aspect is what Joel is unable to give. Everything Joel works for is to continue putting Midge in her box, the very box that Joel felt a desperate need to shatter. And as Midge aims to break outside that box (and is doing so pretty well), it feels that subconsciously Joel is trying to contain her again.
I'm 25, nearly 26. And as a lot of people have experienced with the last year, there's been a lot of instability to my life. I am enraptured by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel because it sets out a roadmap for how people can struggle but still find success. But it also lays out that wealth is not happiness (even though some form of wealth is 100% necessary to attain stability). So it's nice to see characters have struggles and work their way up. It's nice to see it in a heightened reality so the show never gets too real--allowing for that lovely escapist tone--so that the valleys of these characters never feel hopeless unless they are more deserving it. I've enjoyed seeing Joel's arc because he was punished pretty harshly in the first season (rightfully) and still seems to be working to get out of the hole he dug for himself. It gives me hope for myself to see characters work hard and start to attain hope.
Review by filmboicoleBlockedParentSpoilers2021-04-11T18:23:06Z
Good push and pull. I like to see the mirroring of Midge and Joel in Rose and Abe, because I think it highlights the strength of the latter while retroactively highlighting the façade of the former. And that is even further highlighted within this episode as Rose shows Abe an apartment for them in Paris while Joel attempts to get Midge an apartment in Manhattan. I think it's a fascinating comparison directly drawn in the narrative to show that although Abe and Rose are also on rockier ground at this point, it shows how both of those character have growth--particularly in Abe. It's extremely refreshing within this narrative to show that our "masculine" characters should still be expected to change and alter themselves for collective happiness. Joel's irrational ping-ponging around in his malaise is central to how Midge and have issues with reconciliation. But it's even better because the show has shown us that Midge is extremely capable of communicating needs necessary to healing. When she and Abe went to Paris, she gave very firm directions to Abe for how best to make amends: listen and be kind. And so it's touching to see Abe's final moments in this episode. There's a synthesis: old Abe back on his tightly regimented work grind, but also pulling strings to contribute to Rose's happiness as best he can.
So then this goes back into Midge and Joel. We know that Midge is able to identify problems and therefore is likely able to enact changes for rebuilding a healthy relationship. But the compromise aspect is what Joel is unable to give. Everything Joel works for is to continue putting Midge in her box, the very box that Joel felt a desperate need to shatter. And as Midge aims to break outside that box (and is doing so pretty well), it feels that subconsciously Joel is trying to contain her again.
I'm 25, nearly 26. And as a lot of people have experienced with the last year, there's been a lot of instability to my life. I am enraptured by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel because it sets out a roadmap for how people can struggle but still find success. But it also lays out that wealth is not happiness (even though some form of wealth is 100% necessary to attain stability). So it's nice to see characters have struggles and work their way up. It's nice to see it in a heightened reality so the show never gets too real--allowing for that lovely escapist tone--so that the valleys of these characters never feel hopeless unless they are more deserving it. I've enjoyed seeing Joel's arc because he was punished pretty harshly in the first season (rightfully) and still seems to be working to get out of the hole he dug for himself. It gives me hope for myself to see characters work hard and start to attain hope.