Mad Men: Season 2, Episode 3 "The Benefactor" (B+)
I'm starting to realize that Don Draper can really be an unlikable character, but there's something that's continually appealing about him. Watching him fire that secretary and tell her she's completely incompetent is difficult, yet seeing him at home and dealing with that insulting comedian shows a different, wickedly impressive side of him. I'm amused by the relationship he has with Joan and how she feels both honored and qualified to be his fill-in secretary. Patrick Fischler was perfect as Jimmy - abrasive but not too showy while fitting in seamlessly with the time period. Don's dinner and his wife's reaction to it were quality dramatic scenes matched by the special spotlight on Harry and his sudden drive to improve his status, as well as the subtle interaction between Salvatore and the executive who propositioned him during dinner last season. What a terrific show.
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