I can't believe it was just yesterday that I watched the premiere. Or
the day before since it's now past midnight. Overall, there was some
things I liked and there were something that appalled me. I was
especially happy to learn that Kiss aired on AMC.com (thanks for that
tidbit I33), less this post would not be happening. Cut for
spoilers.
The Children:
The ongoing oedipal complex Sally has with her father has
to boil over soon. Though well done, it's getting ridiculous. Creeper
vibes aside, I'm sad that Glenn's out of her life--he was a nice foil
for Ms. Sally. When Eugene called out "bye daddy," I thought I'd pee my
pants. I didn't which is great. Season four had world's best dad
bitching about Eugene's paternal recognizance. I don't know why because
Don Draper always wins.
Megan:
I've
never wanted singing skillz more badly in my life. Her party number
(both song choice & attire) were awesomesauce. I'm begrudgingly
impressed by her character development. I was expecting something vapid,
weak-will, and similar to carpet. She was surprisingly gun-ho,
infinitely relatable, and somewhat apace to her husband. Things I did
not like include her spat with Peggy. The dialogue fell apart for me and
I wasn't even sure what the fuck she was complaining about. I know
Peggy wasn't sure either as she sought out Don Draper in utter
confusion. What I especially detested was how her anger devolved into
sexual frustration. Huh? Sex as a weapon has never seemed so contrived.
You think in fifteen months they would've developed something better. As
usual, Don Draper wins.
Pete & Peggy
*coddles
them* How bizzaro was it to see them argue over the baby? I can't even
imagine all the bad mojo that baby had to withstand. Poor kid. Pete: two
thumbs way up my ahole. No. That's rude. Although in a poorer
neighborhood, he sure is growing up. I like that he's thinking and I
sincerely hope that he can get all the good things at once. Peggy: I'm
happy she was still with Abe??? She was on screen for like 5 minutes...3
of them listening to Megan whine.
Other Partners:
My
heart nearly burst when Robert Morse was listed as a cast member. I
love old men--they remind me of all the oppression I've faced in life.
Roger Sterling had to wake up early for once in his life. Too bad Joan
has to do that everyday. You'll get no sympathy from me. Pryce is
getting is flirt on and I likes. I hope this season we learn
how/why/apjaikni his father beat the shit out of him. Obviously,
everyone knows that clients go to SCDP (and little c) for Don Draper, so
he is the definite champion.
People of Color:
Holy
cow batman. It's a Christmas miracle. I have to give the creators extra
kudos for incorporating blacks into the series. There was no feasible
way non-whites could've entered Don Draper's world without the aid of
comedy (water bombs) in a professional capacity. Seriously well done.
Don Draper's ad saves the day.
Don Draper:
Please
don't ever stop being Don Draper. If you do, just think about how your
wife doesn't love Dick Whitman. It's true, she said it to your face
because she's a moron. I regret her actions for her. Please forgive us,
Don Draper. You're the only one who could absolve us. We beg of you on
our hands and knees in black lingerie.
Anywho, my mother is a
serious sweet talker, and she got Time Warner to give us premium cable
for free. Hopefully, that will be up & running by Sunday...if not
until Monday.
