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Mad Men - Season 7, Part 2 - The End of an Era - AMC Sundays
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Don's gonna dig up the prostitute that took his virginity and crawl into her grave, Freudian style.
Joan tells Pete to kill the three creeps at McCann. He does so while wearing a kilt shouting, "the King ordered it!"
Scout's Honor become a massive success, overtaking Disney. But what happens when Scout starts telling Lou that the world is going to end?
Joan tells Pete to kill the three creeps at McCann. He does so while wearing a kilt shouting, "the King ordered it!"
Scout's Honor become a massive success, overtaking Disney. But what happens when Scout starts telling Lou that the world is going to end?
One nice subtle touch in the scene with Joan- it shows us that Peggy's department already has women there.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
This season is amazing. This show is making me so fucking depressed.
MindCollizion
Member
So... Dick + Anna = Diana. I don't get it, what's the deal with Diana already...
Eventually.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
I don't think he's coming back. Also that great scene with him and Betty felt like a goodbye
. I really don't know what is coming up, it is quite exciting and depressing. I really hope the Diana character justifies itself.ClivePwned
Member
Don's going west (St Paul, where the hippy asked to go, is west of Wisconsin, isn't it?). Diana mentioned she was thinking of either New York or San Fransisco. So there's always the chance Don ends up in
Colorado. Weiner, you sick fuck.
StopMakingSense
Member
ClivePwned
Member
Because San Francisco would be too obvious for Weiner.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Couple of things:
- Don testing the windows didn't feel like a nod to the intro to me more than it felt like an animal testing the walls of its new cage for the first time. Backed up by then looking into the sky and the plane free as a bird.
- Was the girl behind the door actually another "I SEE DEAD PEOPLE" situation? Not sure anyone other than Don interacted with her, and the waitress told so many lies so quickly I was confused by whether she'd just ditched another live daughter back home or not.
- Don testing the windows didn't feel like a nod to the intro to me more than it felt like an animal testing the walls of its new cage for the first time. Backed up by then looking into the sky and the plane free as a bird.
- Was the girl behind the door actually another "I SEE DEAD PEOPLE" situation? Not sure anyone other than Don interacted with her, and the waitress told so many lies so quickly I was confused by whether she'd just ditched another live daughter back home or not.
So much this. A lot of the reviews and comments I've seen have been like "window like he's gonna die?! airplane like db cooper theory?!"
But it's pretty clear that it's The Cage for Don, as he hears about Joe Everyman in Wisconsin sluggin' beer, here's where I am, there's where I could be, used to be.
StopMakingSense
Member
she was real I'm pretty sure
Diana eventually said that she had two daughters, one dead and one still living
maybe Joan's reputation precedes her. you'd have to think somebody like Jim Hobart would have heard rumblings about her shenanigans with Jaguar.
This is great. I need friends like this.
Ophiuchus
Banned
The imagination has no borders.
Although not fake this article makes sense and I really would love to see show end this way.This is not the bravest way to end it but at least will be the honest one.
https://medium.com/@lindseymgreen/w...w-a91bcafca972-1430830414248#3bd7--share-0-68
aronnov reborn
Banned
I fee like that was the last time Don and Betty are going to be in a scene together.. My dream of them ending up back together is completely over....
Mr. Saturn
Member
Interesting... but I thought the reason he went over there was to drive Sally to school, and Betty told him she already got a ride with a friend, so he might not have been saying goodbye, I say might not because given the end of the most episode its quite possible he will never return.
Pete would main Mario just cause he knows he can't pull off playing anyone interesting.
Don would main Mr. Game & Watch because they're both silhouettes of a man.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
I feel for Don.
Watching that meeting was excruciating. So many people. So many sheep. I wanted him to leave and he did.
Watching that meeting was excruciating. So many people. So many sheep. I wanted him to leave and he did.
She's the best.
The Outsider
Member
Waiting for Don to hop aboard the secretary train again.
Supermanisdead
Member
Meredith would not take Don's shit. She's too smart to fall for him.
The Horror the horror
Banned
None of the characters would be where they are right now if it weren't for Don's initiative, insight, and tutelage. Their current position is the result of a series of chain events, all of which originated from Don's brilliant, inspiring, and unconventional actions. You could argue that he isn't a leader, because his motives are selfish, but his ambitions inherently depend on the cooperation or compliance of others, and ultimately their career successes and ascension are pegged to his. Peggy wouldn't have been much beyond a secretary without Don. Roger and Peter would be mopping about miserably under McCann Erickson earlier and for a lot longer had Don not orchestrated the mass exile from Puttnam, Powell, and Lowe. Joan would be working at the clothing store still, had she not been summoned back to help with the creation of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.
Don isn't a leader? I disagree.
brickarts295
Member
This is the worst part on only having 2 episodes left. We can't speculate or wish that things like this will happen.
Everyone's story is wrapping up, and after 2 more hours, they will be gone.
Enjoying life somewhere with his millions. McCann didn't want/need him, so he just took a lump sum.
sammyCYBORG
Member
I wonder if that scene with Roger will be the last we see of Joan. It would be a depressing but fitting end to her arc. Still only a half winner after all that hard work in a male world.
Mr. Saturn
Member
Did you forget Waterloo when she made a pass at him? Unless I'm misunderstanding you?
patrickthehedgehog
Member
Any word on the runtime for these last two episodes? Going to be the standard 45 minutes or so each?
If we get an ending like this, I would be like
Ostensibly or within its Citizen Kane context?
Man this episode hit me hard. Poor Joan
her facial expressions when she was talking to roger (((AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
I feel like us seeing Don's social security card and cash was a very important and crucial frame. Why did such a small detail matter so much? Will Don escape his life and return to being Dick...or maybe even...someone else?
What is the statute of limitations on something like this anyway?
What is the statute of limitations on something like this anyway?
Well we saw "his" ss card and Megan's ring/Anna's ring. I don't think it was to hint he'd be changing identities again--I find that theory about as likely as the "don/pete falls out a window and becomes the opening titles!!!" line of thinking--but just to show these items of great significance to him. In changing over to McCann he's contemplating whether any of the work he's done for decades to define himself as a person was worth anything, or if he's been swallowed up by the machine despite his efforts.
MidnightCowboy
Member
That's twice now that Don has hallucinated about Bert. I guess he really dug the guy.
dead souls
Member
Yeah, she already wanted a crack at the hammaconda. Who wouldn't?