Conversation 11 (09/10/2025)

So, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is an American TV series about a young woman living in New York. It’s set in 1958.
So, what’s really special about this show is the colors. The costumes look amazing, and the sets and apartments are done really well. The way it’s filmed just makes everything look so bright and colorful.
Yeah, I watched it once, and then I rewatched a few episodes. I focused on the beginning, when Midge’s husband Joel leaves her—that’s where the drama starts. But when you see how they talk to each other, I don’t really believe it. I just don’t see any reason for Joel to leave her; it feels like it’s only there for the plot.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is an American TV series that follows a young woman in New York. The story takes place in 1958. What really makes this show stand out is the use of color. The costumes are gorgeous, and the sets and locations are just beautifully done. The way it’s shot makes everything look so vibrant and alive.
Yeah, I watched it once, and then I went back and rewatched a few episodes. I really paid attention to the beginning, when Joel leaves Midge—that’s what kicks off the drama. But honestly, when you watch how they interact, the way they talk to each other, it just doesn’t ring true. I don’t see any real reason for Joel to leave her; it feels like something the plot forces to happen.

gorgeous - 1 extremely beautiful or attractive
// What do you think of my new flatmate? He’s absolutely gorgeous!
// You look gorgeous, Maria.
2 extremely pleasant or enjoyable (SYN lovely)
// a gorgeous cake
// The hotel room had a gorgeous view.

vibrant - 1 full of activity or energy in a way that is exciting and attractive (SYN lively)
// Hong Kong is a vibrant, fascinating city.
// She was sixteen, young and vibrant.
2 a vibrant colour is bright and strong
// a painting full of vibrant reds and blues

location - a place away from a film studio where scenes are filmed

To "ring true" is an idiom meaning that something, such as a statement or explanation, sounds or seems to be genuine, sincere, or true. This is similar to how the ringing sound of a coin could indicate it's a real, authentic piece of metal, rather than a fake.
// "Her explanation for why she was late didn't ring true"
(Her explanation didn't seem honest or truthful).
// "Despite the jokes, the underlying message of the speech rang true"
(The message seemed genuine and sincere).

kick off - 2 informal if you kick off a discussion, meeting, event etc, you start it
// OK Marion, would you care to kick off?