8 Shows to Binge After The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Emotional Finale

After six long years, Amazon Prime's hit show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has finally come to an end, and fans of the period comedy are not too happy about it, blaming Amazon for pulling the plug on the project way too early.

But even though Midge's story is over, that doesn't mean other strong female characters won't find their way into your heart, as there are plenty of shows similar to Mrs. Maisel.

Here are eight series to binge on after the Mrs. Maisel finale.

8. Physical

This dark comedy from Apple TV+ starring Rose Byrne is not yet finished, but the two released seasons will surely satisfy your need for a complicated female protagonist solving her problems while fighting through a major crisis.

Yes, Physical is much darker than Mrs. Maisel, but rest assured, this genius project will keep you content from the first episode to the last. Too bad Apple TV+ decided to end it after the stellar third season, but it looks like the showrunner was already developing the show as a three-part project.

7. Cable Girls

Just like Mrs. Maisel, Cable Girls is a period piece, but the setting is completely different — the Netflix show is set in 1920s Spain, giving viewers a total immersion into the little-known time period that is totally worth exploring.

Depicting a story of female empowerment, the show ended a few years ago, which makes it the perfect project to binge on after crying through Mrs. Maisel's emotional finale.

6. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

One of the most underrated series of the last decade, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is a worthy project for all Mrs. Maisel fans, as this show's main heroine is just as funny and charming as Midge.

The musical comedy-drama is also not without irony, often poking fun at similar romantic shows by breaking the fourth wall and forcing some characters to sometimes sing instead of talk. When it comes to female representation, you can stop looking for a better project after you start watching Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

5. GLOW

Although Netflix abruptly canceled GLOW, angering millions of viewers, the show was still wrapped up quite nicely, making it worth picking up even if the creators had a lot of unfulfilled plans.

Starring Alison Brie and Marc Maron, GLOW focuses on an all-female wrestling organization in 1980s LA. Serving as a perfect introduction to the neon era, the series is both delighting and enlightening at the same time.

4. The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

This Netflix show may be a bit more absurd than Mrs. Maisel, but Kimmy Schmidt is actually one of the most original comedy series of the last decade, revitalizing a somewhat stale genre for the new era of television, touching on controversial issues, and exploring real problems through humor.

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is not for everyone, but if you really care about television comedy as a genre, you simply cannot miss this genius show.

3. Gilmore Girls

It may surprise you, but Mrs. Maisel creator Amy Sherman-Palladino was also responsible for the iconic Gilmore Girls, one of the most popular shows of its time and still a huge hit today.

The multi-generational family story is as cozy as a show can get, with a tender bond between mother and daughter at the center, which is what made Gilmore Girls a must-see for people of all ages and genders. Thankfully, the show has aged incredibly well, allowing today's teens to easily immerse themselves in the Gilmore story.

2. Orange is the New Black

One of the shows that really cemented Netflix as a serious platform in 2012, Orange is the New Black is still among the best series in the streaming giant's library.

Focusing on the stories of female prison inmates interfering with each other, the show turned out both hilarious and groundbreaking, as it was the first almost all-female series to impress critics and fans and also win a ton of awards. Although the quality dropped off a bit in recent seasons, Orange is the New Black remains unparalleled as a comedy by women for women.

1. Fleabag

And finally, probably the best comedy show of the 21st century — Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag. The story of a young woman living in London and dealing with all sorts of modern problems, Fleabag came out of nowhere in 2016 and charmed the world with its wonderful humor, great writing, and hilarious acting.

Waller-Bridge is now a household name, but it all started with Fleabag. The show and the lead actress' performance was so beloved by critics and fans that, just a few years later, Phoebe Waller-Bridge went on to star in blockbusters like Indiana Jones and Han Solo.