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A Long Life
The best shows teach their audience something about storytelling. Before the season began, I expected 1963 to be entirely skipped over. But I'm so glad it wasn't. We needed to see this year in these character's lives. Unlike most dramas, especially those on cable, Mad Men could easily sustain itself for ten seasons. Given the proper support by AMC & Lion's Gate, the show is poised to become the comprehensive work of art on film about the '60's. The story potential in the years to come is endless. And they can't flash forward too much if for no other reason that we, the audience, need to see Sally Draper grow up. Kiernan Shipka is a fantastic little actress and has earned her place on the show for its life (I'm sure the writers agree).
This season required a little more patience, but I was never bored or disinterested. It was so equisitely-plotted that I didn't notice the pieces being put into place to facilitate the ending until it happened; and it was all the more resonant because it felt earned. It was particularly difficult to have so little interaction between Roger and Joan, but the scarcity just made every moment between them feel more precious. Can't wait to see what happens!
The writers on this show are rockstars to me. You've had such an impressive run that I keep waiting for the inevitable jealous-media backlash. But you've earned the my faith these last three seasons, and I'm ready to follow wherever you take us. Just keep doing what you're doing; being true to the characters.
Probably my favorite moment of a season full of brilliant moments was the last scene between Don and Peggy. Broke. My. Heart. When she said, "If I say no, you'll never talk to me again," and Don answered, "If you say no, I'll spend the rest of my life trying to hire you," I was fighting tears. Their relationship is incredibly important to me, as someone who believes in the power of mentorship. Well done. That moment was worth the wait.
Anyway, I just had to send out my love to the show, the cast, the crew...everyone responsible for giving us such a spectacular work of art. See you next year.
DW, Yes I too loved the exchange between Peggy and Don...Wow, finally some respect...I did'nt understand what Don was saying prior to the "rest of my life" line. But I think Don will find that having true friends with good communication will make him happier. Everyone was united at the Pierre.
The killer last night for me was Roger's line to Don when Don and Bert were trying to sell Roger on buying back SC. Roger said: "You don't understand what I do because you don't value relationships".
The entire episode centered on the people in Don's life that he had burned at one point or another and now finds himself in need of their loyalty. Betty, Roger, Pete and Peggy each made clear their grievances with Don. Interestingly, it was Don's wife, Betty, which received no form of apology. Roger, Pete, and Peggy each got Don's admission that he needed them. However, Don was still unable to value the most important relationship of all, his relationship with his wife and therefore his children. Will Don attempt to save his marriage next season? It may be too lat for that. Only MW knows for sure.
The catalyst to all of this, of course, was the man who first befriended and then forced Don into the contract that eliminated his freedom. Was this the first time Don found himself on the receiving end of "its just business"?
Yeah Bi - I thought when Don left the room and called Betts that he would spill the entire truth of his affairs etc. She deserves to know this......from him!!!!! But he has made progress and has had a glimpse of what can happen when you are respectful to others....
Roger saying, "You don't understand what I do because you don't value relationships!"
Inadvertently the funniest line Roger has ever delivered. Yup, absolutely right there, Roger. Like the relationship with Mohawk Airlines. The relationship with Freddie Rumsen. The relationship with Sal. Not to mention his relationship with Mona. Yup, yup, Don doesn't understand any of that.
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Don confess his affairs to Betty? He may have learned a lot about personal relationships but at this point a confession is never, never positive to the receiver of the confession. Anyway, he'd pretty well done that when he came back from California. Sure, it gets the load off Don's chest (if he truly felt guilty, which I doubt) but would it make Betty love him any more? Forgive him? Hardly. Just give her more reasons to get a divorce.
What grabbed my attention in one of the last scenes (makeshift hotel office) is when Don looks at the rest of the new firm members with a smile on his face. A smile that suggests his search for true happiness is being realized by being part of something he can give himself credit for creating.
Part of that smile stems from knowing he has become more connected with the people in his world.
Calling Betty to let her know that he won't fight the divorce suggests he is finally being honest to himself that the wife, kids and house in the suburbs is not what he really wants. He is probably relieved more than sad that the game is over for now until the next woman in his life tries to get close to him.
Lane thought $5,000 was what made Don Draper smile. Don smiled because he'd found this new company, people he wanted to be with, was what fulfilled him, at least in the now.
He'd said goodbye to Betty and jettisoned that hurt by saying he wouldn't fight her, that he hoped she would get what she truly wanted. Which, by the way, wasn't Henry. Or a divorce. It was the Don she'd originally married and had her first two kids with. Before she subconsciously knew he was cheating. Before she found out about his true past. Before she realized she wasn't enough for him.
Not saying the wife, kids and home in the suburbs was not what Don truly wanted at the time - they were and still are part of the American Dream Package. It's just that they're probably impossible for him now and in the future. He's about the age where starting all over is not something he wants to do. Marriage, definitely possible but having more kids and country club living or in the suburbs, not something he really wants.
Hello Ritt1, I know it would be hard to hear about this (Betty) and I'm not saying telling the truth to win the love back....If someone is lying to your face and you kinda sorta know it - but they tell you your krazy - it always feels excellent to have them finally admit it....They could sit down and have a quiet little dicussion on why they are together, what happened and how they ended up being so unhappy and crazy.....But we don't really want them "cured" because walkin the tightrope makes good TV....
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