Mad Men Returns
Did you watch?
My thoughts are still swirling about the episode. Jacob came by to watch. Jason was gonna stick around, but we put in another long day of trimming and slimming our pilot script in anticipation of next Thursday’s meeting with our possible TV Lit Agent. I think we’ve got another full day and maybe a half on top of that, we’ll see. Lots has to happen this week. Lots.
Back to Mad Men.
This is shaping up to be the Don Draper season isn’t it? Whereas last year had a ton of Betty, the focus has been stripped down and is much more minimal, now. It’s a very interesting choice for a show at Mad Men’s level of success. Tonight really drove home the point that this season is as close to a reboot of the show as possible.
I am not certain though, how I feel about the choice, though. I remain optimistic and interested, enthralled by the world created in the show and the acting/writing/set design that goes into bringing it alive. I think what summed up this uncertainty on my part as a fan was when we watched the clips for next week’s episode. Jacob and I were both befuddled by them. There was no indication of what the show would be about (next week) or where the story was headed. It was just a disparate array of bits and pieces of, admittedly, interesting scenes, but no cohesion! It was actually funny and caught us by surprise.
The big move is happening this Friday. Can’t believe it’s here, actually. All of a sudden there’s a mountain of logistical hoops to jump through in five days, on top of an intense week of work and a big meeting. Plus, we still don’t know which way we’re headed next, but should be hearing on that soon (I hope.) We kind of wonder if Thursday won’t be a double shot of stuff, because our one set meeting is in the morning. Maybe not, though.
Aren’t I a picture of conviction this evening?
While I’m excited and thrilled with all this possibility and good things happening, I must admit I’m also perpetually exhausted and would love to find our way through the many different personal and professional changes happening right now to the new routine that will shake loose. I’m sure it’s coming sooner than I realize. So, a little faith and patience and I’ll get there. I usually do. Just wears me out a bit more than usual when there’s so much change happening.
I’m fortunate though. SO fortunate. It amazes me every day. What a wonder life can be, right?