Scripted series · Prime Video
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
She's a new kind of marvel.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Rachel Brosnahan
Miriam 'Midge' Maisel
43 eps
Alex Borstein
Susie Myerson
43 eps
Michael Zegen
Joel Maisel
43 eps
Tony Shalhoub
Abe Weissman
43 eps
Marin Hinkle
Rose Weissman
43 eps
Kevin Pollak
Moishe Maisel
36 eps
Caroline Aaron
Shirley Maisel
25 eps
Reid Scott
Gordon Ford
10 eps
Alfie Fuller
Dinah Rutledge
9 eps
Luke Kirby
Lenny Bruce
13 eps
Jane Lynch
Sophie Lennon
10 eps
Adam Harper
Harris
8 eps
Caitlin McGee
Vonnie
2 eps
Mike Massimino
Officer Peluso
2 eps
Keilly McQuail
Tracy
2 eps
Lisandro Boccacci
Hotel Conceirge (uncredited)
3 eps
Matthew Jeffers
Russell
3 eps
Joel Johnstone
Archie Cleary
14 eps
Gideon Glick
Alfie
4 eps
Stephanie Hsu
Mei
9 eps
David Paymer
Harry Drake
4 eps
Jason Alexander
Asher Friedman
3 eps
Max Casella
Michael Kessler
3 eps
John Scurti
Nicky
5 eps
Erik Palladino
Frank
5 eps
Jason Ralph
Mike Carr
4 eps
Leroy McClain
Shy Baldwin
8 eps
Jay Will
James
4 eps
Chris Eigeman
Gabe
8 eps
Nina Arianda
Hedy
3 eps
Peter Friedman
George
6 eps
Cynthia Darlow
Mrs. Moskowitz
8 eps
Matilda Szydagis
Zelda
13 eps
Colin Keane
Ethan
7 eps
Ireland Carvajal
Esther
8 eps
Sedona Carvajal
Esther
8 eps
Annie Golden
Marge
3 eps
Zurin Villanueva
Waitress
3 eps
Austin Basis
Alvin
8 eps
Josh Grisetti
Ralph
8 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel reads strongest on Character Depth, Humour and Emotional Weight.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
The story
What it's about
It’s 1958 Manhattan and Miriam “Midge” Maisel has everything she’s ever wanted - the perfect husband, kids, and Upper West Side apartment. But when her life suddenly takes a turn and Midge must start over, she discovers a previously unknown talent - one that will take her all the way from the comedy clubs of Greenwich Village to a spot on Johnny Carson’s couch.
The run
Seasons
5 seasons · 43 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
20178 episodes
8.1IMDbIn 1958 New York, Midge Maisel’s life is on track– husband, kids, and elegant Yom Kippur dinners in their Upper West Side apartment. But when her life takes a surprise turn, she has to quickly decide what else she’s good at – and going from housewife to stand-up comic is a wild choice to everyone but her.
Best episode · S01E08 Thank You and Good Night
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
201810 episodes
8.3IMDbAfter Midge's triumph at the Gaslight, the fallout from her takedown of Sophie Lennon looms large, making her climb up the comedy ladder more challenging than ever. As the actual grind of being a comic begins to take its toll on Midge, the pressure to come clean to her family weighs on her - especially as her choices have a ripple effect on everyone around her.
Best episode · S02E05 Midnight at the Concord
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
20198 episodes
7.7IMDbMidge and Susie discover that life on tour with Shy is glamorous but humbling, and they learn a lesson about show business they’ll never forget. Joel struggles to support Midge while pursuing his own dreams. Abe embraces a new mission and Rose learns she has talents of her own.
Best episode · S03E07 Marvelous Radio
Season 4 · Complete
Season 4
20228 episodes
7.8IMDbIt's 1960 and change is in the air. Looking to hone her act, Midge finds a gig with total creative freedom. But her commitment to her craft—and the places it takes her—creates a rift between her and the family and friends around her.
Best episode · S04E07 Ethan...Esther...Chaim
Season 5 · Complete
Season 5
20239 episodes
7.5IMDbAfter burning bridges and being cut from tour, Midge Maisel persisted through Season Four, rebuilding her career and reputation. The final moments of the season culminated with Midge leaving Carnegie Hall reinvigorated and ready to weather any blizzard. After an epiphany in front of The Gordon Ford Show's snowy billboard, Midge is ready to "Go forward" and fight for her ascent to stardom—equipped with her quick wit and sharp tongue, and nothing else to lose.
Best episode · S05E09 Four Minutes
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S02E05
Midnight at the Concord
Summer season at Steiner Mountain Resort continues as Moishe and Shirley join the group, disturbing Abe's peace. Susie tries to ward off a new friend while keeping a low profile at the resort. Midge jumps at the opportunity to redeem herself at B. Altman.
- Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino
- Written by Amy Sherman-Palladino
S01E08
Thank You and Good Night
In the Season One finale, Midge and Susie deal with the repercussions of Midge's off-script takedown of a famous comedian. With tensions still high at the Weissman household, Rose makes some bold changes. Midge and Joel reunite for Ethan's birthday party.
- Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino
- Written by Amy Sherman-Palladino
S02E09
Vote for Kennedy, Vote for Kennedy
Susie lands Midge her first gig on television, but their victory is short-lived when they realize Midge is being punished for her past. Abe is increasingly unhappy in his dream job at Bell Labs while Joel continues to drown in work during late nights at Maisel & Roth.
- Directed by Daniel Palladino
- Written by Daniel Palladino
S02E10
All Alone
Midge and Rose begin planning for Midge's future as Benjamin attempts to impress Abe. Joel stresses over his next move, while Abe is presented with some big decisions of his own. Meanwhile, Susie tries to smooth things over for Midge.
- Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino
- Written by Amy Sherman-Palladino
S01E07
Put That on Your Plate!
With Susie's help, Midge hones her act at the Gaslight. Abe surprises the women with a dinner guest, sending Rose into an emotional spiral. Working towards a promotion, Joel conjures up a new plan. Midge stirs up controversy after meeting a big-time comedian.
- Directed by Daniel Palladino
- Written by Daniel Palladino
S01E02
Ya Shivu v Bolshom Dome Na Kholme
Midge's life is in a tailspin in the wake of Joel leaving. Midge and Joel's parents butt heads while trying to keep their family together. Susie pushes Midge to get back on stage and find her voice.
- Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino
- Written by Amy Sherman-Palladino
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
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Four Minutes
- Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino
- Written by Amy Sherman-Palladino
S05E08
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- Directed by Daniel Palladino
- Written by Daniel Palladino
S05E07
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- Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino
- Written by Amy Sherman-Palladino
S05E06
The Testi-Roastial
- Directed by Daniel Palladino
- Written by Daniel Palladino
S05E05
The Pirate Queen
- Directed by Scott Ellis
- Written by Isaac Oliver
S05E04
Susan
- Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino
- Written by Amy Sherman-Palladino
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Isaac OliverProducer
- Sal CarinoProducer
- Sheila R. LawrenceProducer
- Kate FodorProducer
- Daniel GoldfarbProducer
- Nick ThomasonProducer
Writing
- Isaac OliverWriter
- Sheila R. LawrenceWriter
- Kate FodorWriter
- Daniel PalladinoWriter
- Amy Sherman-PalladinoWriter
Direction
- Dan AttiasDirector
- Daniel PalladinoDirector
- Daisy von Scherler MayerDirector
- Scott EllisDirector
- Amy Sherman-PalladinoDirector
- Jamie BabbitDirector
Cinematography
- Eric MoynierDirector of Photography
- Alex NepomniaschyDirector of Photography
- Jeffrey JurDirector of Photography
- M. David MullenDirector of Photography
Music
- Eric GorfainOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
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