Mad Men picked up 2 years after where the first season ended, which could have been very frustrating/confusing. The episode was, on the contrary, a thoughtful look into the characters' lives and the ways in which they (and the world) have changed. Peggy has become a copy writer. She's clearly proud of her accomplishments and her ability to break free from the secretary cycle, yet her male coworkers continue to treat her with the same disrespect. That much of the world has remained unchanged- women are still less intelligent and less important than the biggest moron among men. Speaking of Pete Campbell, he seems to be trying to actually take care of his wife now. I mean, he hasn't stopped being a petulant child, but he appears to have settled into a comfortable life as a husband. Don is beginning to realize that he is getting older. Not only does he feel it in his body, but he feels it at Sterling Cooper, too. He gets pressured into looking for younger writers to bring a fresh voice to the ad campaigns.
Meanwhile, Betty has taken up horseback riding lessons... She's found a few more people to talk to so she doesn't have to share her feelings with a little boy. Her relationship with Don has become more like what she thought she wanted, but problems have arisen that make her think about what she really wants.
Not a very lively premiere, but that was just fine with me. I enjoyed the pensive feel to the episode, even if I didn't find out what the deal is with Peggy's baby or witness any office drama.
**Well, this will be my last entry for a while. In 12 hours, I will be on a flight to Scotland to begin 3 months of study in Europe. I'm not sure how I'll adjust to the lack of television in my life, but I look forward to an amazing experience full of beautiful things to see outside the small screen (I've heard that it exists, this world away from t.v. Hmmm.... Curious). When I get back, you can be sure that I will work through everything I missed and let you know my insightful thoughts. Until then, happy viewing!
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