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review of Season 3 finale

Posted by PaulLev
November 9, 2009 1:12am

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By Elizabeth on November 9, 2009 1:34 AM

I wonder whether Don's affect is the depiction of 1950's-style refusal to express feeling, or is it a portrayal of a sociopath--a person without conscience? In fact, many of the characters appear conscience-less and emotionally strangulated. Was this trully how people dealt with the vagaries of life in Americain the fifties?

Perhaps the revolt against authority in the final episode of Season 3 is a prelude to the Sixties?

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By Jolie10 on November 9, 2009 3:51 AM

Everything you said, PaulLev, and more. I've always thought Don would break away from the Brits on his own, but this way is sooo much better. Lane's whole new attitude towards Stjohn was worth the price of admission. That and seeing Joan back aboard. Wonderful finale.

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By jb on November 9, 2009 5:38 AM

I loved this episode. It was exhilarating to see the "crew" back together and working out of a hotel room. Twas truly brilliant the way it came to pass. So glad Peggy came on board but wonder if she will be pregnant with Duck's baby by the beginning of Season 4?? Joanie you fox...we are thrilled you are back and in Joanie form. Methinks Pryce will add a good value to the mix but also there will be legal ramifications for all for stealing. The name Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce also will have legal issues because of the SC part of it. I hate to wait another 9 months to find out what Mr. Weiner and writers come up with. P.S. Was that Matt Weiner at the end of the bar when Don and Roger were having a drink? jb

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By Lazlow on November 9, 2009 10:04 AM

Great episode. Really ran the gamut of emotions: from the devastating scene where the Draper children first learn of the divorce to the highly comedic forming of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. There was a nice balance there. The reaction of those left behind (Cosgrove, et al) was also fun.

I kinda felt that Don was disingenious with the way he dealt with Roger, Pete, and Peggy: he seemed to be willing to say what he sensed they wanted to hear to get what he wanted from them. He was the quintessential ad man.

But I am glad SCDP got the people they got-- they've always been my favorite characters.