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Mad Men!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:43 pm
by PatrickvD
Few people watch it, but by God is this show delectable. The season six premiere was glorious and if anyone watches it, share your thoughts. If no one watched it... well.... this:

Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 7:41 pm
by Avaitor
This will happen to you if you don't watch the show.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:03 am
by Old Fish Tale
I need to start watching this show! I've heard nothing but wonderful things!
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 4:24 pm
by Avaitor
It really is a spectacular show. Easily among the best that TV has to offer.
I should probably make a list of my favorite shows currently airing, actually.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 3:47 pm
by PatrickvD
So what the hell was up with that fifty shades of grey crap two weeks ago? The only episode I've ever really disliked. I get it, Don is messed up. There was no need for that. And I'm glad Sylvia ended things after that humiliation.
Other than that, this season is still on a roll. Last week's drug induced wackiness was awesome. And Betty is thin and bitchy again. I've missed her so much.

Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 6:13 pm
by Avaitor
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 5:48 am
by PatrickvD
That was amazing.
Poor Dawn, I bet that place messes with her head.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 9:39 am
by Avaitor
Well, it's her job.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 12:00 pm
by PatrickvD
Betty's revenge on Don was sweeeeet.
I cheered.
Oh and how hot is the chemistry between January Jones and Jon Hamm?! It's crazy hot.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 5:00 pm
by Avaitor
Ooh, EW actually posted a really good article in relation to Betty on their website.
Here.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 11:58 am
by PatrickvD
Thanks. Interesting analysis.
I always hoped Betty would find her way back to her true self after she finally rid herself from Don. Initially I thought Henry was wrong for her, but now I think he was exactly what she needed. He seems to give her more emotional freedom and room to breath. While Don was simply suffocating her 24/7.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 12:28 pm
by Avaitor
I think season 3 was Betty's strongest season, as the whole of it was left to her getting deeper into Don's character and realizing that she's better off without him. Season 3 was a bit of a change overall though, as it took the show's earlier side focus from Peggy and Pete and instead decided to build on Betty and Roger, while still keeping Don front and center. The show would later bring focus back on Peggy and Pete, as well as do a lot for Joan and Lane, but Betty's been stuck into the sideline after leaving Don.
This season has been the best for Betty since 3, with this episode quite possibly being the icing on the cake.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:24 am
by PatrickvD
I agree with everything.
In my opinion, it was necessary to have Betty in the background for a while. Complete with weight gain.
Now that she's 'back' she's better than ever. Don no longer intimidates her. It looks like she just feels sorry for him at this point. And the bond with her children appears to be healthier.
I really love Betty 2.0. She's a far cry from the socially anxious mental patient from season 1.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:46 am
by Avaitor
Poor Sally. First she saw Megan's mom give Sterling a bj, then this. She's going to be in the therapist's chair for years.
And I loved that bit Pete's mom had at him. So bitter, but undeniably sweet.

Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 3:57 pm
by PatrickvD
Yeah, but what about Bob, huh?!?!?
Was he faking? Pete was voicing his disgust over homosexuals and he makes a pass at him? Was he testing him? That scene was so confusing.
And did Pete secretly like it or something? I have no idea what happened there.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 5:39 pm
by Avaitor
PatrickvD wrote:Yeah, but what about Bob, huh?!?!?
Was he faking? Pete was voicing his disgust over homosexuals and he makes a pass at him? Was he testing him? That scene was so confusing.
And did Pete secretly like it or something? I have no idea what happened there.
Your guess is as good as mine, but I can tell that this finale will be a fun one.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:00 pm
by Disney Guru
I have recently gotten hooked on this show thanks to Netflix, I'm halfway through season 5. I agree I love the Betty of Season 4-5 much more then the earlier years. She was wound so tight always on edge she's finally starting to calm down, as a nostalgia buff one of my favorite parts of the show is seeing Robert Morse again he does the part of Bertram Cooper perfectly.
Also they nailed the era so perfectly, the Ann-Margret reference from when she did Bye Bye Birdie was great. I hope they pick it up for a seventh season.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:12 am
by Avaitor
Disney Guru wrote:I hope they pick it up for a seventh season.
Matt Weiner signed a big contract a year or two ago, which set the show to go to seven seasons. Chances are strong that this is where it'll end, but at least we know that it's running for that long.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:12 pm
by PatrickvD
So far I'm enjoying season 6 quite a lot.
I'd say it's slightly above season 5, on par with 4, but below the amazingly brilliant first three seasons.
The last episode was very good. Kiernan Shipka has really grown into the role of Sally. She's one of the more three dimensional characters and her scenes with Jon Hamm are brilliant. I truly believe they are father and daughter. I hope they don't put her through too much traumatizing stuff though. I would love to see her become an incredibly rebellious teenager next season.
Re: Mad Men!!!
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:28 pm
by PatrickvD
Betty giving Sally a cigarette was just.... pure poetry.
Easily my favorite scene this season. In a bizarre way, Betty is the better parent now. Don is literally going to hell....
