Category Archives: Mad Men

Mad Men - "Babylon" So Don’s secret is that he’s from a trashy dysfunctional family. Or is it? This was the bedroom conversation episode and I'm not really a fan of such conversations which is perhaps why Don and Rachel’s conversation … Continue reading →

Mad Men - "5G" I was worried that Mad Men had descended into melodrama when, and I am sure it was deliberate, Don was rummaging in his briefcase in Adam’s apartment and I thought he might produce a gun. The … Continue reading →

Mad Men - "New Amsterdam" We discover why Pete was described as being good with people when we find out how well connected he is on his mother's side. Is he a bit dim as well as ambitious? He failed … Continue reading →

Mad Men "Marriage of Figaro" A relatively undramatic episode but we learned some interesting snippets. Don may be a Dick (actually we discover when he does the dirty on his daughter during her party that he is definitely a dick). … Continue reading →

Mad Men "Ladies Room" Another good episode although the series doesn't seem as subtle as I expected it to be: gay Sal still grates and January Jones is being asked to wear her unhappiness like a badge. I'm a little … Continue reading →

Observations on Mad Men "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" I am practically unspoiled regarding Mad Men and so I thought I would blog my random thoughts regarding each episode as we watch them. The first episode was promising though I … Continue reading →