cherrybomb Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 This entire season has had to do with the way that Don sees himself and him growing as a person and figuring out what he wants. He has such a love/hate relationship with the advertising business. At times you can tell how passionate he is about certain aspects of Advertising. But I think he thrives on being able to do his job well, opposed to actually like the job. He likes to win, I loved the episodes where we saw the conflict between Draper and Ginsberg, in terms of Don feeling that he had to prove something with his pitch being the best. I also think he's just wanted to be a better man, especially when it came to Megan. Her youth brought out a different side of Don, but he's so afraid of losing her because he thinks he'll lose the new sense of goodness (or whatever it may be) that he has found. Which is why through out several episodes we saw yet another side of Don that we didn't see before, him chasing Megan around the house needing her forgiveness, their fights, what happened at the diner scene... he is so much more emotionally invested with Megan because he ties succeeding in the marriage with her to succeeding in being the person he's struggling or aspiring to be. I think he had such a problem with Megan trying to be an actress/do broadway because he feels that a woman depending on him gives him a sense of security, as far as her sticking around and being as available goes. That wasn't uncommon of men back then, nor is it uncommon of men in present day. But I think he is afraid of Megan being so invested in something other than him, that with the lack of her attention or the lack of her presence, he might resort to his old ways. I think the poster for the season symbolizes just that, his struggle and fear of returning back to his old ways vs. moving forward as he is. But I think the mannequin without clothes is just a random girl that he would probably would have slept with in the past. I think Megan quitting the firm, started Don's insecurity of how things will end up with Megan, and in essence the way he sees himself. With her starting to act, by the end of the season you could see Don's assurance in himself and his marriage start to dwindle as the sense of security (for him, in his perception) started to dwindle. (All of this is just my perception!) On a side note, I think Don has a negative perception of liberals. At least liberal hippie types (as we've seen in past seasons) but I think he doesn't have too much of a direct appreciation for the arts. Even the art of acting. While I was watching the finale I couldn't notice the scene below in the Gif He kisses Megan, then he looks at her all Don-like, and then it goes back to Megan, and then when it comes back to Don that last time (in the gif) you can see the look of judgment, criticism, and dismay in his face. It's almost as though he looks down at her for wanting to even participate in commercials (maybe this has to do with his job as well), but it's almost as if he's slightly disgusted . Do you guys think he will end up cheating? How will the next season start? I hate/love these Mad Men cliffhangers. First it was will Don actually marry Megan? And he does. Is he going to cheat? I think that he won't, but at some point in the next season he will. I think it'll take one more push or nudge of him feeling that Megan is drifting apart for him to go back to the old Draper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 The four recently released promo stills for season 6. Are we heading for the 70s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkCouture Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 ^ What is up w/ Megan's hair!? She looks like she is part of the Munsters family. I guess it is fitting since Hamm looks like Herman Munster and Sally looks possessed Anyways, look forward to April 7th!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Season 6 finally lands in the UK tomorrow night. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Anyone seen this? A sneak peek at season 12, perhaps. http://eightiesdraper.tumblr.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkCouture Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 ^ LOL...it was my favorite part of the episode! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 They're really putting Ken in harm's way this season. Is it just me or did Pete's conversation with Bob towards the end of the episode make absolutely no sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkCouture Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 ^ What about it made no sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkCouture Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Final season of 'Mad Men' to be split in half, air in 2014 and 2015The final season of Mad Men will be expanded to 14 episodes, but you’ll only get half of it next year. AMC announced today that it will split the seventh season of the Madison Avenue-in-the-’60s drama into two parts, with the first half airing in spring 2014 and the second half debuting in spring 2015.This programming move mirrors the network’s strategy for doling out the final 16 installments of Breaking Bad. The crime drama unveiled eight episodes in summer 2012 and began rolling out the final eight in August to its highest ratings ever.“This approach has worked well for many programs across multiple networks, and, most recently for us with Breaking Bad which attracted nearly double the number of viewers to its second half premiere than had watched any previous episode,” said AMC president Charlie Collier in a statement. “We are determined to bring Mad Men a similar showcase. In an era where high-end content is savored and analyzed, and catch-up time is used well to drive back to live events, we believe this is the best way to release the now 14 episodes than remain of this iconic series.”Added series creator/executive producer Matthew Weiner: “We plan to take advantage of this chance to have a more elaborate story told in two parts, which can resonate a little bit longer in the minds of our audience. The writers, cast and other artists welcome this unique manner of ending this unique experience.”insidetv.ew.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkCouture Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Season 7 (Part I) Starts Sunday, April 13 @ 10 p.m EST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael* Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Season 7 (Part I) Starts Sunday, April 13 @ 10 p.m EST Yes yes yes yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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