This is not an episode that is going to be the best because it is the first one, the Introduction as it were. Regardless of how good a script you get, the fact is since this is a story that requires intelligence, this one does not have time enough to be a great episode. In fact, it just touches the surface of what is too come.
This one introduces Don Draper more than anything else. It does pop in some of the other folks that are in his life, but they are mere window dressing here who will get more depth in the upcoming episodes. We are led to believe that Draper is one of these black-hearted Madison Ave Ad men who is a top dog who when threatened manages to come through at the last moment always.
We do get intros to his main young competitor, his new secretary, his wife & kids, and his mistress. Their depth will be developed more during season 1. For right now, this show is mainly Don Draper, and the set up of the several story lines an intelligently written show will have in season 1. It is must viewing though I am glad I have the DVD. Commercials take away from this series as they make it harder to follow the story. There are a lot of good stories in the first season.
This one introduces Don Draper more than anything else. It does pop in some of the other folks that are in his life, but they are mere window dressing here who will get more depth in the upcoming episodes. We are led to believe that Draper is one of these black-hearted Madison Ave Ad men who is a top dog who when threatened manages to come through at the last moment always.
We do get intros to his main young competitor, his new secretary, his wife & kids, and his mistress. Their depth will be developed more during season 1. For right now, this show is mainly Don Draper, and the set up of the several story lines an intelligently written show will have in season 1. It is must viewing though I am glad I have the DVD. Commercials take away from this series as they make it harder to follow the story. There are a lot of good stories in the first season.