Monday, March 31, 2008

Second Run TV: Mad Men

Mad Men: Season 1, Episode 11 "Indian Summer" (B+)

Though last episode was definitely his Big Episode of the season, John Slattery continues to turn in a fine performance as the incredibly ailing Roger Sterling. It's interesting to see how the advertising people try to prop him up and then just move on when they realize he isn't doing any better. Don's promotion comes pretty quickly, and it's nice to see a character who's so pleasantly subdued and not always jumping for joy when he gets promoted, but rather taking it in and ensuring that he's getting a good deal. Betty's fantasies about the salesman are pretty intense, and this show is only getting better. Two episodes to go.

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