I haven't seen remaining episodes, but so far this one is the best of the season.
I have noticed that in season 1 we see Betty at her prime, while Joan and Peggy are struggling for career and status. Then, through the years, we follow the constant decade of Betty and ferocious rise of Joan and Peggy. Now we see the later two being totally lost in what has happened to the company, and Betty FINALLY happy and satisfied and dedicated to herself in another way - more noble. I must admit, it made me happy as well since she's been my longtime favorite character. Far from favorite as a person - it is more about how beautifully written that character is and how delicately January Jones plays it.
In a way all three of them stole the show. Joan with her fight for independence and respect, Betty being calm and bright and beautiful and alive, and finally Peggy in the breathtaking scene with Roger, that evoked so much nostalgia that I thought I was choking.
Magnificent presence and light by three Mad Men leading ladies!
I have noticed that in season 1 we see Betty at her prime, while Joan and Peggy are struggling for career and status. Then, through the years, we follow the constant decade of Betty and ferocious rise of Joan and Peggy. Now we see the later two being totally lost in what has happened to the company, and Betty FINALLY happy and satisfied and dedicated to herself in another way - more noble. I must admit, it made me happy as well since she's been my longtime favorite character. Far from favorite as a person - it is more about how beautifully written that character is and how delicately January Jones plays it.
In a way all three of them stole the show. Joan with her fight for independence and respect, Betty being calm and bright and beautiful and alive, and finally Peggy in the breathtaking scene with Roger, that evoked so much nostalgia that I thought I was choking.
Magnificent presence and light by three Mad Men leading ladies!