Consistent storypoints--key to the integrity of a strong & clear message--bring the episodes of this series together.
Like the show itself, there is so much to love about the storyform for the first season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. I thought the focus on inappropriate behavior (Deviation) and the Obstacle Character's Solution of `Determination ("She's great...") was enough, but looking over the entire storyform so much of it rings true--and explains why the show is so massively awesome.
The key to my excitement is this: while I did pick Storypoints like the Main Character Concern of Preconscious](https://subtxt.app/storypoint/main-character-concern/Preconscious "Main Character Concern of Preconscious - Storypoints - Subtxt") (everytime she opens her mouth people lose their mind!) and the [_Objective Story Concern of_
Doing (the stand-up comedy circuit in Downtown NY), Dramatica--a theory of story based on the psychology of the human mind--picked the following Storypoints--
--on its own!
Security](https://subtxt.app/storypoint/influence-character-unique-ability/security "Obstacle Character Unique Ability of Security - Storypoints - Subtxt") (Joel does bring home the bacon) and his [_Critical Flaw of_
Wisdom (stupid move to leave her in the first place)And the list goes on and on.
The reason why you binge watch this entire show in a day or two is because of the clarity and the seamless tapestry of these Storypoints. Every bit of this story balances out. The entire narrative functions on all cylinders. I've never seen an entire season of television so confidently and expertly tell a meaningful and cohesive argument.
A true masterpiece of storytelling.
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