“Mad Men”’s two-hour season six premiere proves the old adage “good things come to those who wait.”

This season will follow the crew of Sterling Cooper Draper Price at the end of swinging ‘60s. The Drapers are mixing business and pleasure on their relaxing trip to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, where Don wants to start an ad campaign.

Newly brunette Betty receives an unexpected houseguest: Sandy, a 15-year-old who recently lost her mother. This episode fully displays show creator Matthew Weiner’s script-writing skills.

The character development throughout this episode was particularly great — Roger’s breakdown at the end of the episode was heartfelt and unexpected. This episode sets the tone beautifully for the rest of the season as each central character’s plot is slowly starting to unfold. Many dramas lose their creative edge after six seasons, but “Mad Men” has aged like a fine wine.