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I'm pretty impressed at how the show manages to portray the changing times each season, while weaving in character arcs that reflect such shifts (this season included).

For example, we're starting to see a response to years of unfair gender roles. Although Peggy is definitely the firm's pioneering female, the last episode's conclusion really stamped Joan as the ribbon cutter. While Betty left Dom earlier, she did so knowing her position was secure with her current husband (and Dom would still provide a support system for their kids). Joan kicking her husband out, while raising a newborn, is a pretty significant moment within the show's generational subtext.

And how about Peggy's awkward purse moment? That scene was brilliant.

* Thank goodness Dom was only dreaming... I was close to seeing a shark swim out of nowhere.