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I agree with this review. Good stuff all around but there are a ton of dangling things. So few episodes left...should be interesting to see if they put the pedal to the metal or if they leave some things for next season.
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ClassyPenguin
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I just watched it and well, I think what the hell is up with 2012? In sports and in TV shows, very odd year indeed.
This season is, symbolically what everyone is finding the truth about themselves and the realization of what drives them. It's hamfisted, yes, but I quite like it. It seems that the writers know the endgame and are having fun, a departure from earlier seasons which was mostly devoted to the mystery of Don. I like that everyone is aware of themselves and their motives.
This season is, symbolically what everyone is finding the truth about themselves and the realization of what drives them. It's hamfisted, yes, but I quite like it. It seems that the writers know the endgame and are having fun, a departure from earlier seasons which was mostly devoted to the mystery of Don. I like that everyone is aware of themselves and their motives.
Trent Strong
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A Joan and Lane episode. The worst of all possible episodes.
Johnny Cage In The Shower
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I think some of you are totally missing the point of that scene, The reason Lane was being very vague about telling the staff that they are all getting bonus' except for himself and his four other partners was because he was positioned to say (do) something he didn't want to. He was frustrated with all his money troubles, here he is telling people he won't be able to get away with his debts but the rest of them would be getting checks for Christmas!
In his own pathetic mind, he was hoping they won't understand and know about the bonuses, thus they won't expect it, and then maybe he can use that money for his own needs, it's a great way for the writers to show us the mind of a financially troubled and frustrated man, trying to desperately scavenge money in any way he can.
Let's face it! We're all done similar things in our lives in th name of greed, like the time you saw your friend leaving while forgetting to take his video game back home with him, and you deliberately kept your mouth shut, when you should've reminded him to take his game. Or your big bro, forgetting his awesome sweater, t-shirt, hat etc.. In your room/car etc. etc.
BertramCooper
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I love how Don's all motivated now that his marriage is really starting to turn shitty.
Does anyone else even look at the finances? Lane could just slip himself in there with the rest of the workers for a bonus.
It's funny that there are so many ways he could easily get the money, like just telling the other partners or asking from a loan from one of them because let's face it, Don and Roger wipe their ass with $8000. His stupid pride getting in the way.
It's funny that there are so many ways he could easily get the money, like just telling the other partners or asking from a loan from one of them because let's face it, Don and Roger wipe their ass with $8000. His stupid pride getting in the way.
VistraNorrez
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Yep, Lane could have easily explained his situation to at least Don, if not all his partners, and got the 8000 no problem. Don covered Pete's 50,000 dollars last season and Pete barely said anything. Oh Lane you suffer for no reason.
I was thinking that the way Lane acted may also be related to his current lack of confidence regarding his position in the company. During his conversation with Joan earlier this season he went on about feeling like he's not really useful there ("what do I do here? I mean, truly"). So yeah, his pride and him not wanting to appear weak. Maybe he was afraid of mentioning his tax problem and hearing an answer like "huh aren't you a finances guy, how did this happen" or something.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
They need to dedicate a scene to him and Megan being awkward around each other. 
BertramCooper
Banned
I doubt that we'll ever see or hear from Paul Kinsey ever again, nor any of his Krishna friends.
Really, I think that plot's primary purpose was to develop Harry's character, and seeing Paul again was only secondary. I don't envision that plot ever returning, but you never know with this show.
Isn't that why he got the money? He took a bullet for Don after his past cost the firm client. It was hush money.
ClassyPenguin
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lol
Cornballer
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- Tom & Lorenzo with Mad Style: Christmas Waltz
Much more via the link.It feels like we start every week by saying there wasnt too much to delve into, costume-wise and then we go off for another 1500 words on the costumes. Were always pleasantly surprised when we manage to eke out some thoughts, but honest and for true: we really went over this one with a fine-toothed comb and not a lot presented itself to us. Whenever an episode is dominated by men in suits, you can bet theres not going to be as much to talk about as just one scene with Betty at a suburban Weight Watchers meeting. And when we werent treated to scenes of men in suits this episode, we were treated to scenes with men in matching Hare Krishna robes.
That's exactly who she reminded me of. It was a weird turn-off-on. If that makes sense.
Salvor.Hardin
Banned
Odd episode. I see a lot of people praising the Don and Joan bit, but not enough discussion regarding the dinner scene that followed. Don got his ass sat down. It's interesting that Megan acts like a child, but gets what she wants, while Betty who also acts like a child, doesn't get shit. And I feel it's because Megan is straight to the point. Much like Don, she's blunt about what she wants. It's obviously the only language that he understands.
Always fascinated how we can potentially read so much into the character of Don through the actions of the other characters.
Always fascinated how we can potentially read so much into the character of Don through the actions of the other characters.
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That, and also It's because Megan gets angry about legit shit, whereas Betty got angry over childish shit. This Betty 2.0 stuff is nonsense.
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Does anyone else really hate the name Lakshmi for some reason.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
I spent all of that first scene with her in deciding if it was her and she's just aged weirdly, ha.
I was thinking a mix of Cobie Smulders and Juliette Lewis. DAT CHIN is pronounced.
also my prediction for the end of the season
Paul kills Harry
Ignatz Mouse
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BertramCooper
Banned
I think the main issue with the season is that it very much feels like a transition. This season, more than any other, has really focused on the transformation that American society underwent in the mid- to late-60s.
Everyone is acting bizarre and unstable. Not that they weren't before, but they seem to be having a harder time masking their discontent. Pete has pretty much always been a creepy little shit, but he's never been so blatantly unhappy with his marriage. Peggy's meteoric rise has started to level off, and she's getting paranoid about her work and her competition. Don cannot handle both a functional marriage and a successful career simultaneously. Roger is a total fucking mess.
This season is really, really screwy. In a good way, but it's been a pretty significant tonal shift. Everyone is finally breaking out of that repressive 50s culture and starting to open up, though most of them are fighting it.
In any case, I'm expecting some pretty big bombshells at the end of the season that will set the show on its final course toward the end.
Everyone is acting bizarre and unstable. Not that they weren't before, but they seem to be having a harder time masking their discontent. Pete has pretty much always been a creepy little shit, but he's never been so blatantly unhappy with his marriage. Peggy's meteoric rise has started to level off, and she's getting paranoid about her work and her competition. Don cannot handle both a functional marriage and a successful career simultaneously. Roger is a total fucking mess.
This season is really, really screwy. In a good way, but it's been a pretty significant tonal shift. Everyone is finally breaking out of that repressive 50s culture and starting to open up, though most of them are fighting it.
In any case, I'm expecting some pretty big bombshells at the end of the season that will set the show on its final course toward the end.
distantmantra
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I really thought that it WAS Juliette Lewis. Ha.
Nope. Lakshmi Singh is a reporter on NPR, so I'm really used to it.
Nope. Lakshmi Singh is a reporter on NPR, so I'm really used to it.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
I expect a few major curveballs in the Jaguar arc.
BertramCooper
Banned
I think Pete might try to dump Trudy and Tammy before the season is over.
Which would be interesting, because Trudy's family could ruin Pete's career.
Which would be interesting, because Trudy's family could ruin Pete's career.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
dead souls
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Yeah, I saw the articles that said Jessica Pare was submitting in the lead actress category for the Emmys and laughed. She's easily the worst actress on the show.
If there's any justice that Emmy belongs to Claire Danes.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Yup. This is the season it surpassed Deadwood.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
ITT: Fans of wannabe shows compare thier favorites with the King.
There are only two shows I put above Mad Men, and MM once concluded may take them down.
There are only two shows I put above Mad Men, and MM once concluded may take them down.
cuevas. PhD.
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You can't do that.
Yeah, I loved Homeland, but...really? It can't hold Mad Men's jockstrap.
Discotheque
Banned
My rankings exactly pretty much.
And also Luck > all shows this year. I'm confident on that. Including the glorious return of Boardwalk Empire.
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