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re: Is there anyone here that doesn't think Mad Men was one of the best shows ever?
Posted on 11/21/24 at 11:38 am to GurleyGirl
Posted on 11/21/24 at 11:38 am to GurleyGirl
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Is there anyone here that doesn't think Mad Men was one of the best shows ever?
I agree. Mad Men is about as real as it gets in portraying that time period that I grew up in.
Excluding mini-series, there aren't many shows I would rate above it.
I see you read the title and not the body.
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Posted on 11/21/24 at 11:41 am to TigerDeacon
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Pete ended up getting out of Manhattan and being happy when at the first of the show he was old Manhattan and couldn't even drive a car.
He only got happy because Leer threw a shite ton of money and perks at him. He hated the NYC suburbs.
Posted on 11/21/24 at 12:00 pm to facher08
I didn’t start it until it came out on Netflix. I was hooked from the 1st episode. I guess being a mid-30’s divorcee, I tried to emulate Don Draper.
Still love it. I rewatched at least 8 times.
They were workaholics because they all hated their home life.
Still love it. I rewatched at least 8 times.
They were workaholics because they all hated their home life.
Posted on 11/21/24 at 12:03 pm to facher08
I like the original Sterling Cooper era. Think the storylines got weaker after that. Acting and production values stayed top notch though.
Posted on 11/21/24 at 1:46 pm to facher08
It’s a great show but if somebody goes in with the binge watch mentality they are in for a disappointment
I hate binge watching btw
I hate binge watching btw
Posted on 11/21/24 at 1:47 pm to facher08
I love Mad Men. It’s a guilty pleasure.
I do a total rewatch every 2-3 years.
I do a total rewatch every 2-3 years.
Posted on 11/21/24 at 2:18 pm to facher08
I think it's probably the greatest show of all time, although not my personal #1.
The attention to detail and the subtle themes are incredible.
The finale was even quite a twist - especially if you are of a certain age.
The attention to detail and the subtle themes are incredible.
The finale was even quite a twist - especially if you are of a certain age.
Posted on 11/21/24 at 2:56 pm to Big Scrub TX
Loved it when it first came out and occasionally rewatch it.
Elite show that pretty accurately shows the culture of the 60s.
Pete not knowing how to drive a manual, a 1969 Z28 btw, always makes me laugh.
Unlike many however, I hated the ending beyond the Coke commercial itself. That was a nice bow for people that were around in the 70s, but the commune setting was ridiculous.
Elite show that pretty accurately shows the culture of the 60s.
Pete not knowing how to drive a manual, a 1969 Z28 btw, always makes me laugh.
Unlike many however, I hated the ending beyond the Coke commercial itself. That was a nice bow for people that were around in the 70s, but the commune setting was ridiculous.
Posted on 11/21/24 at 4:59 pm to BuckyCheese
quote:Why? Essalen was a major thing back then. Given the show's repeated use of California - both symbolically and literally - I thought it was exactly right.
commune setting was ridiculous
Posted on 11/21/24 at 7:43 pm to facher08
I tried starting it many years ago, thought it was boring.
Posted on 11/22/24 at 1:44 pm to facher08
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He only got happy because Leer threw a shite ton of money and perks at him. He hated the NYC suburbs.
He got happy because he finally figured out he was happiest with his wife and child. Pete was unhappy about everything before that.
He thought he was from a family of both wealth and status. When his dad died he found out he wasn't wealthy.
Posted on 11/22/24 at 1:53 pm to facher08
First 3 seasons? Yes.
The rest? Meh.
The rest? Meh.
Posted on 11/22/24 at 2:30 pm to facher08
1st season is boring. Dull. Entire episode about getting into Cooper's office. It looks pretty. The style is cool but there is NOTHING going on.
It isn't until the second season when things pick up and you haven't lived until you see Roger Sterling singing in black face in season 3.
It isn't until the second season when things pick up and you haven't lived until you see Roger Sterling singing in black face in season 3.
This post was edited on 11/22/24 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 11/22/24 at 2:43 pm to facher08
For those throwing shade at the ineffably great Mad Men:
“I don’t think about you at all.”
“I don’t think about you at all.”
This post was edited on 11/22/24 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 11/22/24 at 3:05 pm to BluegrassBelle
It's top 5 for me too. I think it's pretty brilliant TV tbh
Posted on 11/22/24 at 3:19 pm to Pettifogger
Roger Sterling is awesome.
"It looks like Iwo Jima out there."
Posted on 11/22/24 at 3:33 pm to facher08
Be warned. If you say you don't love the show, you will be told it is too smart for you. The Madmen brigade are insufferable but nothing compared to the too smart for you clowns who live and breathe Arrested Development.
Yeah... I went there.
Yeah... I went there.
This post was edited on 11/22/24 at 3:38 pm
Posted on 11/22/24 at 4:46 pm to BuckyCheese
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Roger Sterling is awesome.
Far and away my favorite character on the show. He had all the best lines.
Posted on 11/22/24 at 6:17 pm to facher08
Incredible show
Posted on 11/22/24 at 7:30 pm to BluegrassBelle
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I am genuinely curious though as it broadcasted right before binging shows online got really big if that could be a factor for some folks. I don't think I could've watched it back to back to back but need to sit with the episodes sometimes after the fact.
I didn't have DVR back then, but AMC used to do something like 5 episode marathons on Saturday. Those helped me catch and figure out what was going on.
But for people who are used to the current streaming formula where you introduce characters for 4 episodes, set up some action, big twist, and then cliffhanger on the 8th/final episode of the season, that's not how it works. I think Season 3 ended on the biggest cliffhanger. Apparently, they didn't know if they were getting renewed from season to season, so there were several season finales written as if they might be the series finale.
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