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I think this is the first time I've seen Don relieved, if that's the right word to use. There was something significant in Don saying that he never imagined working in a place like Sterling Cooper. I feel that extends to the rest of the life he was living, not only in his job but with Betty.
When Roger said, "I'll make a call." I just knew he was going to call Joan. Roger had some great lines throughout the episode.
Loved Paul's reaction Monday morning when he realized Peggy was taken with the Big Guys but not him. Heh.
All things considered, Don was right - Betty *DID* wait until she had another meal ticket to make a decision and that's so obnoxious. I imagine that Betty will find that life with Henry Francis is no picnic, either. And did she just leave her kids at home with Carla for 6 weeks? WTF.
I think Don was (justifiably) angry because Betty wasn't taking any responsibility for this. Betty's been planning her escape with Francis from long before the Whitman reveal, but Don was crushed that she apparently didn't love him anymore because of his past. When it had at least in part to do with her own actions.The scene in the lawyer's office made my stomach turn when Henry was all "I don't want you to owe him anything" and Betty looked at him with pure adoration. GAG. This is going to end badly, and I don't even feel sorry for her.
A lot of Don's behavior was out of line when he confronted Betty-- but his behavior and his words were very, very layered in that scene. He wasn't just talking to Betty. He was talking to his father and his mother and himself, it was the alcohol talking and the proof everyone needed to see that Don Draper's relationship issues are so wrapped up in his insecurities that it's painful to watch.
So many great lines. One of my favorites: "Peggy, can you make me some coffee?" "No."
Peggy was so awesome ( Sorry I keep using that word)! She wasn't willing to be taken for granted and stood up to Don. His pitch to her was fantastic- "I will spend the rest of my life trying to hire you."
Pete and Peggy sharing a desk! Woohoo! I laughed when Pete was getting snitty with the Roger and Don and Trudy shouted out from the other room something like "Darling, can I have a private word with you?" Hee! She didn't even have to speak to him. He got the message and got off his high horse. Once again Pete wins in the background. The quick shot of everyone walking out with their belongings and him with his gun was amazing.
Loved Lane's "Happy Christmas" line.
I was hoping they would call Sal, but they could not have brought Lucky Strike and Sal. They needed Lucky Strike more. Though, Peggy's line about Western Union and not having any artwork seemed like an anvil. They will need a strong art director.
I do hope we get to see Ken and Paul again.
Seriously, I want Sally Draper to stay with Don.
This is how to do the show right. Focus on the business. More Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce and less Betty Draper Francis.
Who do I have to do to get this whole cast Emmys?
What was it that Don yelled at Peggy just a couple of weeks ago? "There's nothing you do that I can't do without!!"
Ha! It's wonderful to see that karma bit him in his butt! I loved seeing him sucking up to her because he NEEDED her and I loved that Peggy stood up for herself. I was happy for her when Don told her that he did appreciate her and that if she didn't come with him, he'd spend the rest of his life trying to hire her.
Oh, how I love Joan!! Try to convince me that Roger doesn't love that woman and I'll say you're a liar. She's the one he thought to call and good on him. She's so professional and just knows what to do and she does it with such class.
Betty Draper....I soooo hope that she's jumping her cold hearted butt right out of the frying pan and into a fire. I have a feeling she's going to wish she had stayed put because I foresee big problems ahead for her and her new man.
I am hoping that next season we get to see Salvatore again. Maybe with the new company, they'll bring him back.
Great finale!!
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Wow great recap Mimi. I must admit to being very tired and I fell asleep for a few minutes. Now that I read this I must watch again to see all I missed.
Richard Harris' son (Pryce) looks so much like him and we're beginning to see a backbone. He's good but doesn't have his father's animal/sexual charm (imo). Then again the period haircut takes away from that. RH Sr. always did roles with longish hair (Camelot, A Man Called Horse).
I'm sure you know but I'll mention in case you don't. Talia Balsam who plays Mona Sterling is not only the reel life wife of John Slattery she's his real wife. She's the daughter of character actors Martin Balsam and Joyce Van Patten and lastly she's the only woman to get George Clooney to the altar. They were married for about 5 years in the late 80s early 90s.
Thanks for the recap and your take on it!!
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Loved your comments, Mimi. You remembered so much detail. I loved Peggy's response to the coffee call, too! LOL.
I'm cutting Betty a little more slack than most probably will. She was going to go ahead with the divorce before Henry made his offer to financially support her children. I also believe the marriage could have weathered what happened recently if Don hadn't cheated on her and hadn't been privy to her most private thoughts with her psychiatrist.
Don is given understanding for his adult behaviour because of his sorry upbringing. I think Betty has earned some compassion for the same reason. Her mother was cold and critical and dad treated her like a child. No wonder she was/is so dependent on a man. There's a lot of potential for growth in Betty - and Don!
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