Thoughts:
After hearing about this show from multiple sources in my communications classes i decided to give it a try. Now i don't really commit to watching shows and i can only think of a couple in the past that i have actually took the time to dive into (South Park, Prison Break, That 70's Show). But after watching the first season i can definitely say that it was worth the time.
This show takes place in the early 60's at a advertising agency in New York, and most of the time at the offices on Madison Avenue, Which is the reason for the term 'Mad Men'. With a collaboration of pretty good actors and a couple stand outs there seems to be a healthy chemistry between characters. I specifically enjoyed the main themes of drinking, love affairs, and business during a time of a consumerism boom. This time frame marked a turning point in America and utimatley western cultures influence on the rest of the world. A time where a handful of men forgot morals and focused on economic gain while directing the minds of the people toward a capitalist culture. There have been 4 seasons total so i have a lot of catching up to do, and recently it has been announced that there will be 3 more seasons. It has won 13 Emmys and 4 Golden Globes since 2008, and season 5 is set for airing on AMC in 2012.
Grade: A
Actors:
Jon Hamm: Recent Work ( The Town, Sucker Punch) Future Work ( Mad Men (TV Series), Friends with Kids)
Elizabeth Moss: Recent Work (Girl Interrupted, Get Him to the Greek) Future Work ( On the Road, Darling Companion, Mad Men (TV Series))
Vincent Karthesier: Recent Work ( Alpha Dog, Rango, The American Experience (TV Series) Future Work (Mad Men (TV Series), Now)
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