Mad Men: The Arrangements - Review
"I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow." - Scarlett O'Hara.
I have always thought that Betty had some things in common with the famous title character of "Gone With the Wind" but tonight her father Gene actually made the comparison. Nicely done. In an episode that made me think that the writers of Mad Men finally let their guards down with a purely lighthearted and playful episode they quickly lowered the boom.
"The Arrangements" had lots of humorous situations and a few horrific moments. But isn't that always the case with this show? Who said Mad Men is all about dark drama? Oh, wait. Never mind. The theme of this season is change and there were lots of them on display starting with Peggy's decision to move to Manhattan, Gene's growing fondness of Sally (leading to heartbreak) and Kitty finally figuring out the truth about Sal.
If there was anything to be learned from this show it's that the truth is just as hard to take even when you're right all along. Missed opportunities, clueless clients and a fun time for all marks the fourth episode of this excellent season even though the main storylines hardly moved forward. So stay in this Labor Day weekend as I review the latest episode of Mad Men.
-- Janaki Cedanna
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