Mad Men: Commissions and Fees (2012)
Season 5, Episode 12
10/10
Things caught up with Lane
3 June 2012
Warning: Spoilers
Last week, we saw Peggy Olson leave SCDP.

And now, Lane Pryce's larceny caught up with him, and it eventually leads to his death. The signs pointed to this, and it came to pass. His botched suicide attempt in the Jaguar that his wife bought him was a lighter moment, but when that does happen, we see some very powerful performances from the cast.

Sally Draper provides the basis of another story line in this episode. She refuses to go on a ski trip, and spends time with Glen Bishop. That time ends abruptly when she experiences her first menstrual cycle. Freaking out, she takes a cab back to home and the arms of her mother. Her awkwardness is well captured.

Sally's reference to "The Wild, Wild West" is one of the few TV references made in this season, a pity, since "Batman" had made such an impact on pop culture at that time.

Overall, a superb episode, setting us all up for the season finale, as well as for Season 6. The turmoil continues.
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