We recap the Prime Video series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 5 Episode 1, Go Forward, which contains spoilers.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, one of Prime Video’s longest-running original programs, is back for a fifth season.

Aiming to advance her career, Miriam Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) seeks to impress talk show presenter Gordon Ford (Reid Scott) into hiring her for his own popular TV program in the season five premiere.

Midge’s manager Susie (Alex Borstein) puts a lot of effort into getting her client into the spotlight while Midge’s ex-husband Joel and his family experience domestic strife.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 5 Episode 1 Recap

What happened to Midge after the show?

In 1981, twenty years after the film’s debut, it begins. Esther is in therapy with Midge’s daughter. She presents as a brilliant student who is years ahead of her years, but she is actually quite anxious and has severe social anxiety.

Then, we pick up in the swinging 1960s, specifically in 1961, the day after the season four finale. The night before, Midge left Lenny Bruce’s performance at Carnegie Hall and walked home in a storm. She is currently hypothermic and could lose her toes as a result of frostbite.

Midge’s frightened parents contact Susie Myerson, Midge’s manager. Midge is mumbling incoherently in bed when Susie arrives, suffering from a fever. Susie manages to rouse her client from this delirium by providing her with food and coffee.

The previous night’s events are described by Midge. She now doubts her own skills as a result, and she worries that she will lose her toes. Susie promises to rapidly pull her out of this rut.

Mike Carr, the show’s booker, is waiting for Susie at the Gordon Ford performance. But he doesn’t want anything to do with her, so he phones security. Susie responds by accompanying Mike and his children as they shop for a Christmas tree.

He refuses to book Midge despite Susie’s urging. She exerts too much pressure, destroying Mike’s family outing. After this conversation, the two develop a fierce rivalry.

What is Joel s parents announcement?

Midge and her ex-husband Joel attend a frantic Thanksgiving dinner with his family. Joel is compelled to break the news that his parents are divorcing his parents. Mei Lin, his future wife, and they are also expecting their first child together.

Joel brings his children home after the tumultuous supper and discovers Mei in his apartment. She adds that she is no longer pregnant as she reveals that she is relocating to Chicago. Joel also doesn’t appear to be getting married.

At yet another Thanksgiving event, Midge runs into Susie. Susie tries to persuade magician Alfie to fly to Vegas for a sold-out performance. But because of his phobia of flying, he won’t fly. To persuade him to board the aircraft, Susie begs Midge to drive him to the airport.

Alfie is driven to the airport by our endearing protagonist, but she nearly has to dredge him onto the aircraft. He makes reference to being discovered by another talent agent.

Susie is defended by Midge, who claims that by helping Alfie get this job, she essentially saved his life. Alfie gets on the plane without incident.

At the airport, Midge then runs into her parents before spotting Lenny Bruce.He will be performing on the West Coast. The two had a history together, so it’s clear that things are still awkward.

In reference to their previous chat, Midge declares that she will make an effort to achieve fame.

Following Mei’s terrible news, Joel resolves to indulge in alcohol. He stumbles into his club and starts flirting with the patrons before interrupting the band and calling them to the stage. In an unplanned stand-up routine, he complains about Midge before making crude comments about her physique.

Off the stage, Joel is pulled. He enters the casino below and receives a brutal beating for his ongoing disrespectful behavior.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 5 Episode 1 Ending Explained

Midge’s performance at a strip club brings the opener to a close. Susie waits for the concert while seated in the crowd. Susie freaks out when she spots Gordon Ford among the crowd.

Midge’s set off to a terrible start. Her presentation is clumsy, and her quips aren’t hilarious. Gordon doesn’t even turn to face her; he’s too busy speaking with others.

Midge cracks a joke about starting fresh and regains her self-assurance. She closes the set on a strong note as the set gains momentum. Susie makes her move when the crowd applauds her. She approaches Gordon and requests that he feature Midge on his program.

How does Midge end up working for Gordon Ford?

Gordon Ford is surprised by Susie’s demanding demeanor. However, he claims that Midge isn’t the appropriate fit for the program. Susie requests that Gordon use Midge as a staff writer rather than her. Gordon concurs that the program may benefit from a female viewpoint. Midge accepts his offer of employment after Susie gently convinces her to do so. Susie is seen enjoying her win against Mike as the episode comes to a close.

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