It's clearly the day for companies to announce the end of TV series today. WithStranger Thingsmaking a big splash around Season 5 wrapping things up, there is also news of Prime Video's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel finishing with its own fifth run of episodes.
Created by Gilmore Girls duo Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, series stars Rachel Brosnahan as the titular Miriam “Midge” Maisel, who reacts to a huge change in her life by pursuing a career in stand-up comedy and discovers she has a real talent for making people laugh.
Alongside Brosnahan, the cast features Tony Shalhoub, Alex Borstein, Marin Hinkle, Michael Zegen, Kevin Pollak, Caroline Aaron and Luke Kirby, and the show has scored a huge haul of Emmy Awards in its run.
"Amy, Dan, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel have blazed an unparalleled path, elevating the stories we tell about women, challenging the norms in our industry, and forever altering the entertainment landscape with their one-of-a-kind storytelling,” says Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios. "The dozens of awards cement Maisel’s legacy in many ways, but what’s even more enduring and poignant are the characters Amy created and the joyous, brilliant, singular world she and Dan brought to life. This series has meant so much to Prime Video and the effects of its success will be felt long after its final season. I can’t wait for fans and our worldwide Prime Video audience to savor each moment as we embark on the culmination of this groundbreaking and unforgettable series."
No launch date has been announced for Season 5, though it's already shooting in New York. Season 4 lands tomorrow.