The second season of the Emmy-winning series showed Midge spending summer with her parents in the Catskills, opening up about her once-secret career and challenging the stereotypes of a wife, mother and working woman in the 1950s. The third season will also show Midge on bigger stages, connections and conversations with her family.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has been celebrated for embracing a feminist voice and showing main character Midge as a woman before a wife, mother or daughter. Some have used this point to criticize the series, though. Critics have claimed the show’s portrayal of Midge’s motherhood is unrealistic, though actor Rachel Brosnahan doesn’t agree.
Brosnahan spoke to Newsweek about statements that Midge is a bad mother. “I don’t understand it,” she explained. “Mom shaming is such a real thing on- and off-screen. Midge may not look like how we picture the ideal mother, but her children are well cared for by four loving grandparents, a very-involved husband, neighbors and the maid. They are loved, but Midge is a working mom. Even though she’s a fictional character, I have been personally offended for her at times listening to some of this criticism. Midge and Joel are not going to be parents of the year, but the idea that they are abusive or neglectful is outrageous.”
The series shows Midge on stage, in more episodes than not. At the same time, she struggles with a marriage that has fallen apart. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel follows the comedian as she embraces her own strong opinions on stage, and is applauded by most who watch the innovative performances.
Fans celebrated the release of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 3 on Twitter Friday morning. Many posts expressed excitement for the new season and the hilarious journey Midge is likely to find herself on.
