Mad Men Series Finale

Ann and I saw the Mad Men series finale on Thursday night and for much of it sat there stunned, watching one of the best forty-five minutes of television in the past year. The carousel pitch (video below--might be considered a spoiler) was one of the most brilliant examples of text and subtext being hardwired together that I've seen in a long time. It's actually a great example for fiction writers of how to (1) advance the plot and surface of a story, (2) advance a subplot, (3) invest in characterization and backstory, and (4) express a character's emotions indirectly, all at once.Although there were a couple of episodes mid-season that sagged slightly, Mad Men is currently our favorite show.