The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel bobbed into the Amazon Prime Video scene in 2017. Bursting with delicious dialogue, 1950s glamour, and an unforgettable and triumphantly funny heroine, the show quickly developed a loyal following. Beyond these elements, the full glory of the show comes from its ensemble of characters, each radiating their own unique sense of humor. One such person was 'Jackie,' whose story ended abruptly with the untimely demise of actor Brian Tarantina.
Nevertheless, season three perfectly resolved Jackie's fate in a touching yet fitting way.
Brian Tarantina was a celebrated veteran actor, best known for his role as Jackie on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. A permanent fixture at The Gaslight Cafe, Jackie illegally managed the nightclub's vintage soundboard and maintained a status of an observer with witty observances. His character provided momentary comic relief from the drama and often offered words of wisdom to our heroine, Mrs.
Maisel. When Tarantina passed away in November 2019, the creators of the show were faced with a complex task - to respect the actor's memory, they needed to resolve Jackie's story.
As the wheels of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season three turned, viewers were initially left in the dark about Jackie's future. However, the showrunners found an elegant and emotional solution to address his absence. In the fifth episode titled 'It's Comedy or Cabbage,' the cast members gather around the old soundboard, now draped with black cloth.
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