Praise be to Krishna! Last night’s episode of Mad Men shone a light on the movement of the late 1960s, Hare Krishna. “Christmas Waltz” features the return of Michael Gladis as Paul Kinsley, the man for whom all fads become fashion. As the season creeps to a close, will fans finally get what they really want?
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Sunday’s episode of Mad Men, entitled “Dark Shadows,” featured many quarrels; some fleeting and a few that will shape the rest of the season. As Don regained his footing in the workplace, a glimpse of his vintage, brooding self came out of hiding. Hello old friend, you have been missed.
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Happiness is fleeting and disappointment reigned in last night’s episode of Mad Men. “Lady Lazarus” features a stunning performance by guest star Alexis Bledel as an unhappy housewife. Megan gives in to her heart’s desire as Pete digs himself into a deeper hole. Also, Peggy wrestles with a secret.
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As one character rose from the bowels of discontent, two more lined up to take his place on last night’s episode of Mad Men. “At the Codfish Ball” features the return of Sally Draper, and a visit from Megan’s parents. Wherever the in-laws go, conflict is sure to follow.
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After the high drama of “Mystery Date,” Mad Men keeps the heat on with “Signal 30.” Desperate for new clients, Lane tries to secure Jaguar, via an acquaintance of his. Pete’s unhappiness with his life and marriage takes a turn for the worse, while power struggles at SDCP come to a head.
Following a slowly-paced episode, Mad Men is back at it with multiple intriguing plotlines. And despite the popularity- and even fake twitter account—“Fat Betty Francis,” is nowhere to be found in this episode full of big confrontations and violent thematic elements.
The second episode of Mad Men’s fifth season aired last night, with Jon Hamm taking over as both director and lead actor. In a solid-to-occasionally-great episode, Season Five’s still-forming primary theme seems to be that of change—both the rampant social/political/cultural changes of the 1960s, and the inevitable changes (including death) brought on by aging—as Don is forced to be less than cool at a Rolling Stones concert while a now-obese Betty faces her own mortality. Check out our review of “Tea Leaves” below.
It’s been a big week for Matthew Weiner—not only did the creator some little show on AMC call Mad Men score record ratings on Sunday night with the MM fifth season premiere (I’m still humming “Zou Bisou Bisou,” by the way)—he just snagged Owen Wilson and Zack Galifianakis to star in his big-screen directorial debut, You Are Here, with Parks and Rec star Amy Poehler in talks to co-star.
The long-awaited fifth season premiere of Mad Men (check out our review here) contained a bevy of memorable scenes, from the introduction of race as a primary theme, to Don Draper’s post-birthday meltdown—but there was one moment that even the characters in the show couldn’t stop talking about afterward: Megan’s (Jessica Pare) slinky/ bizarre performance of the minor French pop oddity “Zou Bisou Bisou” during Don’s birthday party.
