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Can't believe that I'm saying goodbye to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - one of the few shows that saved my pre, post and during the pandemic heart. Come along as we explore the heartwarming culmination of this highly praised show, which has made an unforgettable impact on the television landscape.

THE STORY

Without giving away too much, this episode delved into the complexities and growth of this central relationship, allowing us to witness the characters' emotional journey and providing us with a truly poignant experience. It was a testament to the incredible writing and performances that have made The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel such a remarkable series. As we bid farewell to these beloved characters, we can't help but feel a mix of nostalgia and gratitude for the joy they've brought into our lives throughout the show.

Through a clever use of flash-forwards, we were granted a peek into the future paths of the characters, providing us with a sense of closure and resolution. But above all, the finale centered around the profound relationship that has enchanted audiences from the very beginning.

THE FEELS

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has always struck a delicate balance between humor and emotional depth, and the series finale maintained this blend. 

With expert storytelling, the episode weaved together moments of laughter, drama, and heartwarming exchanges, taking the audience on an emotional rollercoaster. As we bid farewell to these beloved characters, the finale evoked a range of emotions, leaving viewers both laughing and shedding tears. 

THE VERDICT

Though the slow burn might have felt a tad too slow at times, the finale was a fitting end to a groundbreaking series that has defined Prime Video's platform. 

Loose ends tied pretty well, great character growth, and powerful emotional moments, it gave me the feeling of that of both satisfaction and nostalgia. After all, the show has been one of my happy companions during the height of the pandemic. 

This show will be remembered for its wit, charm, and outstanding performances, as well as its celebration of the strength, resilience, and humor of women in the 1950s and 1960s.

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[3] "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Series Finale Review: A Bittersweet Farewell." Collider. Available at: https://collider.com/the-marvelous-mrs-maisel-series-finale-review/

Veteran band vocalist Mitoy Yonting of Team Lea was hailed as the first-ever winner of “The Voice of the Philippines” after garnering the highest percentage of public votes in the singing-reality show’s final showdown at Resorts World Manila’s Newport Performing Arts Theater Sunday night (Sept 29).

“I feel very happy. I’m so blessed today. I thank God and those who voted for me,” said Mitoy in an interview with the media minutes after his victory.

Mitoy received 57.65% of the combined text and online votes to beat second placer, Team Sarah’s Klarisse de Guzman (42.35%) in their ultimate face-off. Their scores were reset back to zero before the poll for them opened.

His coach Lea Salonga, meanwhile, said, “Whenever I won something, my mom would also feel like she won it because she contributed to it. Now I feel as if I had a son who won and did something right. That’s how it feels.”

In Sunday’s finale, Mitoy crooned the Beatles hit “Help” and performed with his coach Lea and comedian Vice Ganda in a comic take of “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” In Saturday’s (Sept 28) Live Show, Mitoy sang Freddie Aguilar’s “Anak” and his original song “Bulag.”

The 43-year old winner also beat other final four artists, Team Apl’s Janice Javier and Team Bamboo’s Myk Perez, who got 13.56% and 12.81% of the votes, respectively, from the initial poll.

As the winner of “The Voice of the Philippines,” Mitoy won P2 million, a home entertainment package, a new car, an Asian tour package for two, and a four-year recording contract with MCA Universal.

Mitoy had been an early favorite since the show’s Blind Auditions where he delivered a spectacular performance of “Bakit Ako Mahihiya,” which had Lea and Bamboo fighting for him to be on their respective teams.

Since then, Mitoy had consistently delivered superb performances that impressed the coaches and viewers through the Battle Rounds and Live Shows.

Most Filipinos watched the Sunday finale of “The Voice of the Philippines” as it recorded a national TV rating of 30.3%, based on data from Kantar Media. It also had Twitter abuzz and landed on its list of trending topics in the Philippines and worldwide with the hashtags and topics #VoicePHFinale, #TheVoicePHFinale, #MitoyForTheWin, #Westlife, Man in the Mirror, Ted Filan, Lolita Carbon, Vice Ganda, #TeamLea, #PopstersUniteForTeamSarah, Morning Rose, among others.

The finale opened with an energetic performance from the Top 24 artists of “The Voice of the Philippines,” Journey frontman Arnel Pineda and singer Jed Madela.

Earlier in the show, the other final contenders also performed with their coaches and surprise guests to urge the public to vote for them. Klarisse took on “Your Song” with coach Sarah and theater actor Robert Sena, while Myk and Bamboo, who danced the waltz with Linn Oeymo, performed “Morning Rose.”

Janice, meanwhile, sang “Himig ng Pag-ibig” with Asin’s Lolita Carbon before joining coach Apl in an electrifying performance of “The Time (Dirty Bit)” that earned cheers from the audience.

The four coaches also shared the stage to give an inspirational performance of “Man in the Mirror,” while Mitoy, Klarisse, Janice, and Myk later joined Shane Filan of Westlife in “Fool Again” and “Uptown Girl.”

“The Voice of the Philippines” is only one of the 40 local versions of the hit global franchise in different countries, including the more popular US version of “The Voice” hosted by Carson Daly with Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green, and Blake Shelton as coaches.

Before the finale drew to a close, host Toni Gonzaga and V Reporters Alex Gonzaga and Robi Domingo announced that auditions will soon be held for the second season of “The Voice of the Philippines.” for updates, like www.facebook.com/thevoiceabscbn or follow @thevoiceabscbn on Twitter.