The Valentine Day's flowesr gimmick. That was an exceptional plot device and only faltered when Peggy blew up at her secretary (see what didn't work).
The faulty squawk box gimmick. Nobody liked the squawk box, not even in 1969. Clever writing.
Don's failed attempts to cover up his absence at the office. It was easy to feel sorry for him. The show is better when he's a cad, but this adds an interesting new dimension to one of prime time tv's most compelling characters.
Don letting his hair down with Sally. Another well-written, completely believable scene. Don is changing and it's happening before our eyes.
Sally. She played a critical role in this episode and it helped make this a memorable one. Her unexpected visit to the office to see Don after she lost her purse was dramatic and Kiernan Shipka made the most of these scenes.
Secretary merry-go-round. Everyone seemed dissatisfied with his or her secretary and all those personnel problems rolled up on Joan's desk. Nice subplot.
Downbeat tone. We're not having a lot of fun in Season 7.
Pete's (Vincent Karheiser) bad hair piece. Distracting.
Pete's hot LA girlfriend. Really? She can do better.
Peggy's rant about her flowers. A bit much.
Pete's rant about the ineffectiveness of his role in LA. A bit much
Overall Grade for Mad Men Episode 2 (Season 7): . A-. Great writing and intriguing subplots made this episode memorable. Everyone at the agency seems unstable and on the verge of collapse. It's highly stressful to watch -- but completely addictive. Can't wait until next week to find out what happens next.
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