What’s most interesting about those flash-forwards, though, is seeing what became of Esther and Ethan - and how very unimpressed they are with their mother’s career. That’s devastating news I almost wish I wasn’t aware of at this point. But it also shows that there’s a cost to that success when it comes to her family, her love life, and even her relationship with Susie. ![]() It’s a new device for the series and it’s showing us that yes, Midge does become successful. Maybe the flash-forwards help with that a bit, and I’ll be honest, I can’t decide yet how I feel about them. In fact, this is probably the first time since Season 1 that the series felt like it knew exactly where it was heading. It just no longer feels like it’s biding its time. Yet the first three episodes, “Go Forward,” “It’s a Man, Man, Man, Man World,” and “Typos and Torsos,” have all the charm and wit that we’ve come to adore from The Marvelous Mrs. The trajectory is clear, and it feels like we are working toward a conclusion that won’t leave many loose ends. The start of the season feels more tightly crafted than earlier seasons. ![]() ![]() Midge finally starts to get her act together - in more ways than one - at the beginning of The Marvelous Mrs. Please note this review contains spoilers for The Marvelous Mrs.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |