When premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2017, no one quite knew it would explode into the sensation it became. It quickly captivated audiences with the story of Miriam "Midge" Maisel, a 1950s New York housewife turned stand-up comedian, played brilliantly by Rachel Brosnahan. Midge’s journey from a heartbroken divorcee to a confident, boundary-pushing comic, backed by her tough-as-nails manager Susie Myerson (Alex Borstein), was both inspirational and wildly entertaining. But, as all good things do, Midge’s story had to come to an end.
By the time the show wrapped up with its fifth and final season in 2023, fans were left both satisfied and yearning for more. It’s no wonder that with the 2023 Emmy Awards spotlighting the series once again, the buzz around a potential season 6 grew louder. But despite the hopes and dreams of enthusiasts everywhere, season 6 is not happening.
The news of the series ending wasn’t exactly a surprise; it was announced back in February 2022 that season 5 would be the final chapter for Midge and her crew. “Season 5, and step on it. 🚕” read the show’s Instagram post, confirming the bittersweet end.
Rachel Brosnahan, reflecting on her time as Midge, shared her emotional farewell when she wrapped her final scenes in November 2022. “This thing was lightning in a bottle,” she wrote on Instagram. “A cast, a crew and creators who got to time travel for 5 years together. It changed my life. I’m eternally grateful.” Her heartfelt message echoed the sentiments of many fans who had followed Midge’s journey from the very beginning.
However, as fans grieved the show's end, there was a glimmer of hope—albeit a very faint one. Show co-creator Amy Sherman-Palladino hinted that while there are no plans for a revival, the door isn’t entirely closed. "I think it’s too early to think about anything," she told The Hollywood Reporter. Reflecting on her experience with rebooting , she acknowledged that the future always holds possibilities, even if they’re just a dream for now. "For the rest of our lives, we’ll want to be in the same room with this cast and this crew. But whether or not that’s at a bar or there’s a camera running, I have no idea.
For now, it looks like Midge's journey has reached its final punchline. But in the world of TV, never say never. As fans keep their fingers crossed for a potential return, the legacy of lives on, reminding us that sometimes, taking the stage—even if just once—is enough to leave an indelible mark. So, while we say goodbye to Midge and her marvelous world, we do so with gratitude, hope, and maybe just a hint of wishful thinking.
