Cutler's supposed to be a full-blown sociopath, right?

I'm pretty sure most of Betty's stuff in these episodes was set-up for the final half of the season?

How in the ever living fuck has Elisabeth Moss not won ALL THE ACTING AWARDS EVER? I’ve always said that she consistently puts out the best performance on Mad Men (and arguably television), and if this episode doesn’t cement my thesis, then I don’t know what will. There’s something truly magical about the way she…

interested to hear where you guys think I can find the best Mad Men writing on the world wide web

you're probably the best reviewer on the AVClub. don't listen to the pricks

Only thing I was disappointed with: They promised me a Sally/Joan interaction (with Sally's "Is Joan here?") and THERE ENDED UP BEING NO SALLY/JOAN INTERACTION. Infinite frowny face.

I think it's safe to assume Laurel Canyon because the book on the Manson Murders was alluded to like three times in the episode and it's set in Laurel Canyon.

I understand feeling negatively towards Chaough and co; they were my main s6 complaint because they felt duller than they should've been.

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hurrah for another season of Mad Men! I'm interested to see how each season ranks for you guys, from best to worst. mine is:

This premiere struck me as even more ominous than last season's, which is saying something. Peggy collapsing to her knees, sobbing, and turning her face towards god. The coyote howls. The final zoom-out. LOU.

sincere question: why Lady Lazarus? I loved the Beetles montage at the end, and the Don/Peggy whipped cream screaming match was epic, but I don't remember anything outstanding about that ep.