#47: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The world of comedy is dominated by men, even more so in decades gone by. That’s what makes The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel such a refreshing, comedic period drama. It highlights the world of stand-up comedy from a young woman’s perspective, highlighting Midge’s struggles and triumphs in the most humorous and heartwarming way.
Here, the statistics speak for themselves. The show’s pilot received an average viewer rating of 4.9 stars on Amazon Video. That rating makes it one of the platform’s most successful pilots ever produced, foreshadowing the show’s success in popularity and awards such as Emmys and Golden Globes.