If you've ever wondered what happens when the quick wit of classic stand-up comedy collides with the polished charm of mid-century New York, look no further.

Streaming now on Amazon Prime, this multi-award-winning series isn't just visually stunning - it's sharp, deeply human, and has been critically celebrated across all five of its seasons.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, the woman behind Gilmore Girls, and first premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2017 - quickly becoming one of the platform's defining original hits.

With razor-sharp dialogue, intricate visual design, and a breakout lead performance from Rachel Brosnahan, it didn't take long for Maisel to become the kind of show that critics and audiences alike spoke about in superlatives.

Set in late 1950s New York and gradually pushing into the early 1960s, the series follows Miriam "Midge" Maisel, a Jewish housewife from Manhattan's Upper West Side.

At the start of the show, Midge appears to be living the dream: married with two kids, a stylish apartment, and a spotless social routine. But when her husband Joel abruptly leaves her for his secretary - and his amateur comedy career collapses - Midge is left adrift.

In a drunken, impulsive moment of clarity, she takes the stage at a downtown comedy club and stuns the audience - an unplanned performance that launches her on an unexpected journey through the male-dominated world of stand-up comedy.

Rachel Brosnahan's performance as Midge won immediate acclaim. She took home the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2018 and has since added two Golden Globes to her name for the role.

Also vital to the show's appeal is Alex Borstein as Susie Myerson, the no-nonsense manager who discovers Midge's talent and takes her under her wing.

Other standouts in the ensemble include Tony Shalhoub as Midge's neurotic father Abe, and Marin Hinkle as her elegant, image-obsessed mother Rose. Michael Zegen plays Joel Maisel, Midge's ex-husband, who remains a recurring complication in her life, while Luke Kirby won an Emmy for his portrayal of real-life comedy legend Lenny Bruce.

Over the course of its five-season run, Maisel picked up more than 20 Emmy Awards and maintained a strong 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

While some later seasons sparked debate among fans over pacing and focus, the final episodes aired in 2023 and wrapped up Midge's story with poignancy and spectacle.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.