Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Rachel Brosnahan

Miriam 'Midge' Maisel

Age : N/A | Popularity : 20%

Alex Borstein

Susie Myerson

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Michael Zegen

Joel Maisel

Age : N/A | Popularity : 11%

Tony Shalhoub

Abe Weissman

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Marin Hinkle

Rose Weissman

Age : N/A | Popularity : 82%

Kevin Pollak

Moishe Maisel

Age : N/A | Popularity : 74%

Caroline Aaron

Shirley Maisel

Age : N/A | Popularity : 68%

Reid Scott

Gordon Ford

Age : N/A | Popularity : 39%

Seasons

Season 1

2017 | 8 episodes

In 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.

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Season 2

2018 | 10 episodes

After 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.

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Season 3

2019 | 8 episodes

Midge 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.

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Season 4

2022 | 8 episodes

It'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.

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Season 5

2023 | 9 episodes

After 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.

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Crew	Creator	Amy Sherman-Palladino
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