This episode contains a lot of plot and no plot at the same time. On one hand, you could say that nothing really happens in this episode. However, you could also say that a lot of things are starting to happen.
To debrief, Don and Pete leave for California, one of the foreign young men admits he's gay, and Duck wants to become partner, and when he's turned down, seeks elsewhere, hoping they will take action on Sterling Cooper. Don blows off the 'business' in 'business trip' and instead spends his time, and more, with a beautiful young woman. The episode is essentially a set-up for "The Mountain King," where events explode.
So why does everyone love this episode so much? To be honest, I'm not sure. I know, I gave it 8 stars, but that's "Mad Men" standards. And I get it, a lot of events are set into motion, but it feels like "Granite State." It's less of things happening, and more of Matthew Weiner setting up the things so they will eventually happen.
That all being said, this is still great television. There's nothing wrong with this episode, except maybe it's a little sloppy on the writing side. The problem is, nothing's specifically great about it, either.
Great television, just not by "Mad Men" standards.
To debrief, Don and Pete leave for California, one of the foreign young men admits he's gay, and Duck wants to become partner, and when he's turned down, seeks elsewhere, hoping they will take action on Sterling Cooper. Don blows off the 'business' in 'business trip' and instead spends his time, and more, with a beautiful young woman. The episode is essentially a set-up for "The Mountain King," where events explode.
So why does everyone love this episode so much? To be honest, I'm not sure. I know, I gave it 8 stars, but that's "Mad Men" standards. And I get it, a lot of events are set into motion, but it feels like "Granite State." It's less of things happening, and more of Matthew Weiner setting up the things so they will eventually happen.
That all being said, this is still great television. There's nothing wrong with this episode, except maybe it's a little sloppy on the writing side. The problem is, nothing's specifically great about it, either.
Great television, just not by "Mad Men" standards.