The series, which is written and directed by Gilmore Girls‘ Sherman-Palladino and executive produced by Daniel Palladino, stars Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam “Midgey” Maisel, a 1958 New York City woman whose seemingly perfect life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a previously unknown talent and decides to give stand-up comedy a try.

“Amy and Dan have made the rare, special series that’s as funny as it is beautiful. From the direction to the writing to Rachel’s incredible performance, every element is beyond what anyone could hope for,” Joe Lewis, Head of Comedy, Drama & VR, Amazon Studios, said in a press release.