The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season One: Recap and Reaction

This show covers a lot of ground in just eight episodes.
Miriam 'Midge' Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) is a Jewish housewife in New York City, 1958. Her life is playdates, make up and taking notes during her husband's (Michael Zegen's) attempt at stand-up comedy after working all day as a nameless executive in a nameless business doing tasks he doesn't understand or enjoy.
Joel (the husband) isn't funny and can't turn an everyday situation into something funny plus he uses recycled jokes. And then he leaves. He thinks that he could actually make a living from comedy while Midge believes that that is ridiculous. So Midge gets drunk and returns to the club and snatches the microphone and is sensational.
Her success is a long-time coming. She bombs a few times and then regains her footing at some parties. She gets a job as a make-up girl so she can leave her parents' apartment. She gets arrested twice and then when she finally starts her return, she blackballs an established comedienne, perhaps rightly so.
All this time, Joel is suffering without her. Sure, he moved in with his mistress, but that doesn't last and is reluctant to consider divorce.
By the final episode, Joel is finally doing better with his job and he and Midge reconnect. Despite all the crap he put her through, she still has feelings for him and he certainly never stopped loving her, not even removing his wedding ring.
But that probably won't happen as his former mistress confronts Midge at work, devastated that Midge would have the audacity to sleep with her husband which Midge weaves into her act that night and it is a success. Joel just watches, knowing that she will be good and he is just a loser who gave up the chance at something wonderful with Midge.
The supporting cast is also excellent with Alex Borstein as the person is discovers and hones Midge's talent and sees her through the highs and lows. They will be forever good friends. There are also Midge's parents, Abe and Rose (Tony Shalhoub and Marin Hinkle) who each have interesting personalities. Jane Lynch shines in a guest role.
The music is great and scenery realistic and there is rarely a false note in this show, with all sorts of characters who you can see existing and the acting is excellent. This is a must-watch. Grade: A-