I watched all four previous seasons of Mad Men earlier this year wanting to finally be a part of what everyone has called the greatest drama on TV. I tried to get into the show in it's first season, but didn't really give it a chance. Well, I'm glad as heck that I finally got on board because this show is about as good as a drama can be 5 years in.
This year the focus was really on Don trying to do right by his new wife and firm. He only fooled around once and that was revealed to be a fever induced hallucination. No, it seems Don Draper had finally found what made him happy in life. That is until the very last moment of the finale when Don was propositioned at a bar by a lovely lady. So there it is, the big cliff hanger going into next season: Did he or didn't he? I think it framed the season incredibly well and I hop that the next season doesn't open with a blatant answer.
Another thing that works so well for Mad Men is the way it can actually make me care for characters I loathe (Pete and Betty) in a way that was sometimes heartbreaking. Sure other characters came (Ginnsberg) and went (Price) but it was the full on return of Joan that was the highlight of this season. She and Don share a moment at a bar towards the end of the season that made me wonder why these two don't share the screen more often. Add on top of that Joan's highly controversial night out and she easily stole the season.
I am happy to add another drama into my viewing schedule, the only downside is this makes other drama's on TV seem like bad middle school plays.
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