Monday, October 26, 2009

Mad Men- The Hobo and The Gypsy


Quick spoiler filled notes on last night's Mad Men:
  • The overall episode was great, easily one of the best of the series, even without having many scenes at Sterling Cooper. 
  • The Confrontation somehow lived up to the anticipation of three seasons of waiting. The way Don Draper completely disintegrated and left a shivering shell of what might once have been Dick Whitman, Betty standing up for herself and defiant, and all the while Suzanne Farrel waiting in the car was simply delicious, and devastating. Somehow commupenance for a character has never been both so cathartic (for him and us) and sadly deflating all at once. John Hamm for the Emmy right now! "And who are you supposed to be?" Carlton said at the end, the answer could be "anyone" or "no one", we just don't know yet. And neither does he.
  • I want to see the "Roger Sterling Show" set in 1941 and lasting at least until he hires Don for Sterling Coorper, but only if there is a way for John Slattery to play keep playing him. This was the most Roger in ages it was fantastic to see him play off Annabel and...
  • Joan! Taking control back from her indescribably awful husband, interacting with Roger with warmth and grace, maybe getting a job somewhere. All golden. The range of emotion by Christina Hendricks was exceptional too. 
  • Has there ever been a character who the whole audience wanted to get blown away in a war as badly as the despicable "Dr." Harris?
  • Vase against the head! Can we get another?
  • The only "less than great" parts, only one scene of Peggy and no Pete. (or Sal who I hope is not gone forever.)



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