We just finished the full series of all 92 episodes of Mad Men.
It was critically acclaimed for its writing, acting, directing, visual style,+ historical authenticity
Having never seen a single episode when it was on TV. I have a few thoughts
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It was critically acclaimed for its writing, acting, directing, visual style,+ historical authenticity
Having never seen a single episode when it was on TV. I have a few thoughts
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Mad Men runs 7 seasons of 13 shows per, plus the series finale covering. It runs late 1950s to early 1970s. It won the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series 4 consecutive years, 2008-11
The Sopranos with same executive producer won the same award twice, in 2004 and 2007.
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The Sopranos with same executive producer won the same award twice, in 2004 and 2007.
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I found the show highly entertaining.
Writer and executive producer Matthew Weiner, who was an executive producer on The Sopranos as well, did a great job.
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Writer and executive producer Matthew Weiner, who was an executive producer on The Sopranos as well, did a great job.
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I was surprised at how “shocking” it is. Sexual harassment art work is eyebrow raising, as is the racism, antisemitism and misogyny.
It forced me to ask people who lived through that era if it was hyperbole or accurate.
The consensus verdict: ACCURATE.
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It forced me to ask people who lived through that era if it was hyperbole or accurate.
The consensus verdict: ACCURATE.
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Flawed but really interesting characters evolve over a decade +.
Some seek redemption, some do not bother. You like some, dislike others, and root for more than a few.
Some appear to be sociopaths but turn out to be deeply damaged by their parents. Maybe both
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Some seek redemption, some do not bother. You like some, dislike others, and root for more than a few.
Some appear to be sociopaths but turn out to be deeply damaged by their parents. Maybe both
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The show looks beautiful, is period accurate: clothing (gorgeous) furniture (clunky) cars (meh) + make up (period perfect).
I often thought I caught continuity errors with songs. Invariably, it was period correct. David Bowie’s "Space Oddity" was 1969?
Turns out yes
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I often thought I caught continuity errors with songs. Invariably, it was period correct. David Bowie’s "Space Oddity" was 1969?
Turns out yes
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A series this long runs the risk of turning into a soap opera + there are times where it came close. But it avoids that fate through the strength of the writing + the well developed plotlines.
The show really gets interesting when the core characters launch their own firm.
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The show really gets interesting when the core characters launch their own firm.
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You’ll recognize archetypes, people from your own world + others. Many are ethically compromised + a few nearly fatally so.
Many of the most compelling female characters struggle against the raging sexism; it both defines them + gives them purpose; You WANT them to succeed
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Many of the most compelling female characters struggle against the raging sexism; it both defines them + gives them purpose; You WANT them to succeed
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The purpose of a well made television drama is to entertain you, transport you to a different time or place, introduce you to memorable characters you would not normally meet, and provide a fun distraction.
Mad Men does all that and more.
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Mad Men does all that and more.
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We watched an episode a night for about three months. It was entertaining (now I need a new show!)
If you missed the series when it was on AMC (as I did) I would highly recommend it.
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If you missed the series when it was on AMC (as I did) I would highly recommend it.
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Also surprising: endless drinking, adultery, homophobia, and cigarette smoking,
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