MERE PERFECTION.
I don’t even know where to start, the ending is still having me sick to my stomach on how breath taking it is….
Mad Men, set in 1960's America, is in my opinion the greatest television show of all time.
Produced by Matthew Weiner, it follows Don Draper, Peggy Olson, Pete Campbell, and other members of the Sterling & Cooper advertising agency. Its main message is on how desire can lead people to downfall, but it also depicts racism, sexism, desperation and death PHENOMENALLY, as per the time period of its setting. Also, it has very cleverly written dialogue, witty characters and most importantly outstanding acting.
Mad Men is notably also a very well-produced show. The building offices, the suits and dresses of the characters, restaurants, music, etc., are all accurate to the time and locations the show progresses through. These fine details evoke a specific 60's atmosphere, as though the show is a time capsule to the past.
Overall, if you're into slow-burn stories that focus more on character and narrative depths, then I would highly recommend Mad Men.
#1/2 tv protagonist
#1/2 tv female character
#1/2 tv side characters
Top 3 endings oat
Seasons ranked: 4>=5>=7>=3>6>=1>2
Top 5 episodes:
1) The Suitcase 4x7
2) Commissions and Fees 5x12
3) Person to Person 7x14
4) In Care Of 6x13
5) Far Away Places 5x6
Top 5 characters:
1) Don Draper
2) Peggy Olsen
3) Roger Sterling
4) Betty Draper
5a) Pete Campbell
5b) Joan Holloway