The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
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Theres good news and bad news about The Testi-Roastial.
The good news is that it answered about 99 percent of our big questions.
(Only one were still waiting on is when and how Midge got her big break.)
The bad news is it was an exhausting slog.
Its here we learn how Susie, just like Midge, broke the glass ceiling in her field.
Over drinks and cigars, a lot of hard truths emerge, making this a very sad episode.
Yes, Midge and Susie got everything they ever wanted: Midge became a massive star and Susie avoidedinsignificance.
Since this episode doesnt follow a traditional narrative, neither will this recap.
So, heres what we learned:
How did Susie score so many of Harry Drakes big-name acts?
Friars Club members Aaron Lebowitz (Danny Strong!)
)Why did Susie go all in with gangsters?
Every client, that is, except Midge Maisel.
How did Mike Carr go from talent booker to Hollywood heavyweight?
He also apparently became the president of the George Toledano fan club??
No, he didnt.
The after-party reveals that Mike got George fired fromThe Gordon Ford Showwith a major Susie Myerson assist.
To keep Midge out of the mobs clutches.
Once found, these ledgers confirm the mob receives 30 percent of everything Midge makes.
I cant believe Im saying this, but Joel knows better.
All in exchange for releasing Midge from their deal with Susie.
What is the Midge Maisel Hawaiian wedding story?
Never mind that the groom is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century.
Midge is backing out because, get this, Philip Rothdoesnt make her laugh.
That and shes still in love with Joel.
Susie has the best comeback to this revelation: Joels not funny, either.
Which Susie does in what was likely one of the most humiliating experiences of her life.
Wouldyouwant to be the one who tells the author ofPortnoys Complaintthat hes not funny enough for his comedian fiancee?
But hey, thats love, right?
When, how, and why did Midge Maisel and Susie Myerson break up?
Weve now arrived at the most pressing question of season five, and Mike Carr is ready to spill.
Later, Susie meets up with Midge alone in the sanctuary.
Midge, however, is livid.
Joel spent the past two decades engaging in racketeering, wire fraud, and money laundering FOR HER.
Its as good a time as any to ask, How about themgambling debts, Suz?
The bottom line is Midge no longer trusts Susie.
Theyve been at odds ever since.
All she wanted was Midge back in her life, and her wish came true.
I think we have a reconciliation on our hands!
They need each other, more now than ever before.
You guys, Susie started a charity inJackies honor!
Susie being the only person to tell Tom Cruise that hes unfuckably short definitely tracks.
Dinah rising to the No.
2 position of the Susie Myerson Empire is the best news of the episode.
Do we know how old Susie is?
