This episode is truly great. While seamlessly mixing light, fun scenes (still dripping with sublime) with tragic, intense ones, this episode most definitely breaks new ground in the show.
In addition to finding out Draper's tragic backstory in his nude confession at the end of the episode, there is some foreshadowing within the episode itself. Roger asks the sisters to kiss, obviously to simulate lesbianism, and not too far in the future from there, a confession of love from one woman to another is made. In that scene, the tension is palpable and the writing is perfect, if in the sense that silence speaks the most.
While building up to the Nixon/Kennedy election night, the episode shows just how much power someone like Don Draper would've had in the most important night in four years.
As usual, the scenes with Betty Draper shine the brightest, thanks to January Jones' world-class performance.
Long live Mad Men Season 1.
In addition to finding out Draper's tragic backstory in his nude confession at the end of the episode, there is some foreshadowing within the episode itself. Roger asks the sisters to kiss, obviously to simulate lesbianism, and not too far in the future from there, a confession of love from one woman to another is made. In that scene, the tension is palpable and the writing is perfect, if in the sense that silence speaks the most.
While building up to the Nixon/Kennedy election night, the episode shows just how much power someone like Don Draper would've had in the most important night in four years.
As usual, the scenes with Betty Draper shine the brightest, thanks to January Jones' world-class performance.
Long live Mad Men Season 1.