Now EARLIER, when it looked like Athlead might not be going anywhere and Jim was putting all that time and money into what looked like a fool's errand - THEN it was realistic for Pam to be pissed, But not when the company is finally a success.

Agreed. Well, I'm hoping at least, because while it was obviously messed up of Jim to take the job without asking Pam (and investing all that money, too), this just doesn't make sense. People don't turn down high-paying dream jobs (or spouses don't expect their spouse to turn down high-paying dream jobs) to work at a…

"That story line just makes me angry now. It went from promising, to clumsy, to baffling, to boring, and finally to frustrating.
"I just killed Jim's dream. I kind of feel guilty about it." No shit, Pam. Are the writers trying to make us hate her by the show's end?"
I still think that there's a decent chance he still…

Excellent observation. I think that's it exactly.

While perhaps not as direct as that, yeah, I was definitely hoping for something along those lines.

That was brilliant. And as others have noted, Harry Hamlin has aged REALLY well.

I know a popular theory is that he's writing an undercover expose on the firm, which is why he keeps popping up all over the place. I think he's just trying to work his way up the ladder by trying to be all places at once.

That's what I thought, as well, but couldn't it also be that they had a long night because they had to plan HOW to pitch the idea to Chevy in such a manner that Chevy would think that it was their idea to merge the two firms? Plus getting Roger and the fellow from Ted's firm in on the deal and working out all of the…

Oh yeah, I agree, but I wasn't sure if Chaough thought so, as well.

"The dinner between the Drapers and the Rennicks is just about the greatest thing in the world."

Yeah, I imagine that MW has that in mind and that meeting WILL take place.

Yep, one and the same.

Elisabeth Moss acted the shit out of that final scene in the office. The way she was preparing herself for likely messing around with Ted to basically be gut punched by the news of the merger…such a gamut of emotions in just a few minutes and she sold it like crazy. Wow, so damned impressive. While I imagine she'll…

As for Joan's situation. I am perfectly fine with her reaction, if only because people don't always think rationally when they're pissed off, however…

Question - do you think they presented Don's idea or did he and Chaough work out a new idea together?

Excellent point. They really did get extremely lucky with Michele (just in terms of singing talent - everything else about her is obviously "Your Mileage May Vary"). You can see just how freakishly lucky it was when you compare her with her "replacement," Mellisa Benoist. It is not that Benoist is not good, as she is,…

I doubt they're outright dropping it, they're just back-burning it. Of course, it doesn't make any sense to back-burn it, but however little sense that makes, the does seem to be what they're doing.

Yeah, definitely, she's doing a great job keeping the character from just being too obnoxiously capable (Batman-esque is a great description).

And yeah, while I enjoy Lounds overall, she is WAY too capable. She can pretty much go anywhere at any time and is always one step ahead of everyone's game. Seems a bit much.

I didn't like how easily Abigail was alone in the room (and how Boyle was able to get into the room). These FBI agents have so far been more competent than those on The Following, but they're getting close to their Following colleagues tonight.