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Mad Men vs other shows
Posted on 7/19/12 at 11:40 am
Posted on 7/19/12 at 11:40 am
I have seen 1 and a half seasons of Mad Men. Then I started watching other shows like Breaking Bad, Arrested Development, The Wire.
I am currently on season 4 of BB
and season 2 of The Wire
Why all the love for Mad Men?
It was okay but I would rather watch other shows.
I am currently on season 4 of BB
and season 2 of The Wire
Why all the love for Mad Men?
It was okay but I would rather watch other shows.
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Posted on 7/19/12 at 12:16 pm to WITNESS23
Mad Men got old really quick.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 12:26 pm to WITNESS23
Of the most hyped shows on this board, Mad Men is by far the weakest. But it's not just this board, it kills at the Emmy's as well and I don't get the love.
I want to care about Mad Men more than I do because I like Don, Roger, Pete, Peggy, and Lane. Maybe it's more of a testament to the actors than the writers, but watching the season play out is just so uninteresting.
I want to care about Mad Men more than I do because I like Don, Roger, Pete, Peggy, and Lane. Maybe it's more of a testament to the actors than the writers, but watching the season play out is just so uninteresting.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 12:45 pm to WITNESS23
Well those other three shows are three of the greatest shows ever. I love Mad Men. But would put it behind those other three.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 12:48 pm to WITNESS23
Mad Men is my favorite drama of all-time.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 1:26 pm to WITNESS23
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Then I started watching other shows like Breaking Bad, Arrested Development, The Wire.
i just finished arrested development yesterday and i am afraid to start another tv show because i feel none will compare to AD. that show is the best ever
Posted on 7/19/12 at 1:27 pm to bomber77
The reasons shows like Mad Men and Breaking Bad get such good reviews is because they appeal to the masses. You can watch them on a basic level and just care about the main plot line but a friend of mine who is a psychologist deeply inspects the character study of characters in the shows such as Betty Draper from Mad Men and Gus from Breaking Bad. They make you care about characters that you'd never think you'd care about. You wouldn't think you'd care about a cheating husband like Don Draper or a meth dealer like Walt White, but a lot of people do.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 2:04 pm to smanderson1
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You wouldn't think you'd care about a cheating husband like Don Draper
To me this is one of the geniuses of this show. By today's standards, Don is a dog. But somehow, you find yourself cheering for him. When he and Betty split up, and Don is confessing, you know in the back of your mind you should hate Don for putting his family thru all this, yet I found myself hating Betty more for stealing the keys to his desk.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 2:06 pm to smanderson1
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You wouldn't think you'd care about a cheating husband like Don Draper
I don't care about him, and I don't like Mad Men.
What does this say about me?
This post was edited on 7/19/12 at 2:07 pm
Posted on 7/19/12 at 2:17 pm to bomber77
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Mad Men is my favorite drama of all-time.
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Ohio State Fan
Figures.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 2:20 pm to WITNESS23
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I have seen 1 and a half seasons of Mad Men. Then I started watching other shows like Breaking Bad, Arrested Development, The Wire.
I am currently on season 4 of BB and season 2 of The Wire
Why all the love for Mad Men? It was okay but I would rather watch other shows.
Mad Men is a different animal than those shows. Most of the drama is individual to each character. There is no single propulsive goal that drives the narrative.
It is open ended and that can be tough to get into. Treme is a similar style that many people don't like because its "boring"
And there is nothing wrong with that opinion
Posted on 7/19/12 at 2:28 pm to corndeaux
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Mad Men is a different animal than those shows. Most of the drama is individual to each character. There is no single propulsive goal that drives the narrative.
It is open ended and that can be tough to get into. Treme is a similar style that many people don't like because its "boring"
And there is nothing wrong with that opinion
well said, also this drama is the only one not centered around violence.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 2:35 pm to WITNESS23
1. The Shield
2. Everything else
2. Everything else
Posted on 7/19/12 at 2:37 pm to WITNESS23
I've watched a decent bit of BB, but I've never even sort of thought of it as appointment television. I only watch it because its on netflix.
MadMen on the other hand, I go to great lengths to make sure I am able to watch every Sunday, and I've watched whole seasons twice because I just get hooked.
Different strokes I guess.
MadMen on the other hand, I go to great lengths to make sure I am able to watch every Sunday, and I've watched whole seasons twice because I just get hooked.
Different strokes I guess.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 3:25 pm to RonBurgundy
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also Mad Men is the only one not centered around violence.
This!
Posted on 7/19/12 at 4:08 pm to WITNESS23
I was late to the Mad Men party because I wasn't sure if I'd like the premise. I absolutely love the show. IMO it's well-written and well-acted which goes a long way these days. I like the nostalgic feel.
That said, it's not for everyone. I have friends whose opinion I respect when it comes to movies and TV that don't care for it. Especially the pace of the show.
That said, it's not for everyone. I have friends whose opinion I respect when it comes to movies and TV that don't care for it. Especially the pace of the show.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 4:22 pm to WITNESS23
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I have seen 1 and a half seasons of Mad Men.
Keep watching.
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Why all the love for Mad Men?
It's a really good, and perfectly executed show.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 4:24 pm to bomber77
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Mad Men is my favorite drama of all-time.
As for as dramas... I'd def. say it's in my top 5. I really like this show, but it takes a little bit to get into it.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 4:31 pm to swamie
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Of the most hyped shows on this board, Mad Men is by far the weakest. But it's not just this board, it kills at the Emmy's as well and I don't get the love.
I want to care about Mad Men more than I do because I like Don, Roger, Pete, Peggy, and Lane. Maybe it's more of a testament to the actors than the writers, but watching the season play out is just so uninteresting.
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