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Critically hailed as the ‘planet’s coolest TV drama’ (The Times), BAFTA-winning Mad Men is a darkly humourous look at the incredible advertising minds dictating the American Dream in the late 50s and early 60s. Hard drinking, chain smoking, oversexed and misogynistic, the Madison Avenue pioneers sell an ideal they are struggling to achieve in their own lives. But the Mad Men can teach us something about the world - that it really can be bought and sold.
Winner of six Emmys, Two Golden Globes and a BAFTA, Mad Men is the groundbreaking series that critics are calling one of TV's bestm ever dramas.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
To me it's pretty simple. There are three really, really great series: The Sopranos, The Wire ... and Mad Men. It just doesn't get any better. The wonderful thing about series (good series, of course) is that you get to know the characters extremely well - much better than in a movie. You learn their good sides, their bad sides and all in between. This is very true of Mad Men. All characters are described in amazing detail and you really get involved in their lives. Mad Men gives you an entertaining and emotional look into the advertising world of the 1960s. You will be surprised at all the different layers of the story.
Oh, and by the way: The photography and music of Mad Men will blow you away. A pleasure to look at and listen to.
Can't wait for season 3...
Oh, and by the way: The photography and music of Mad Men will blow you away. A pleasure to look at and listen to.
Can't wait for season 3...
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
People will tell you that The Sopranos is the best television show of the 00s, others will say its The Wire, and yes both of these shows are definitely 5 star but if you want the very best TV show of the 00s and who knows, in time, maybe ever, then you want Mad Men!
It really is the best thing on television right now, and if you asked me to tell you what happens, I couldn't tell you! Its just superb... a slow methodical medatation on the world we live in but set during the early 1960s on the dawn of the new America!
Its drama at its best. Something like Six Feet Under is probably its best bed fellow. There really is nothing around quite like it. It doesn't spoon feed the viewer. You must pay attention and use your own intelligence and you will be greatly rewarded.
Its just quite simply the best!
Do not hesitate, GO BUY IT!
It really is the best thing on television right now, and if you asked me to tell you what happens, I couldn't tell you! Its just superb... a slow methodical medatation on the world we live in but set during the early 1960s on the dawn of the new America!
Its drama at its best. Something like Six Feet Under is probably its best bed fellow. There really is nothing around quite like it. It doesn't spoon feed the viewer. You must pay attention and use your own intelligence and you will be greatly rewarded.
Its just quite simply the best!
Do not hesitate, GO BUY IT!
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By M. Hassani
Format:DVD
Being a huge fan of The Sopranos, I came across this show and decided to purchase season 1&2 without even reading into it. A blind purchase which I'm very grateful for!
The show is incredible. Many people say not much happens in the show. I'm convinced that the only people who come to this conclusion are the ones who expect each episode to have a sub-plot which gets resolved (ala Prison Break for example). The show is a complete character study and follows the lives of several people working in the prestigious offices of New York in the late 50s/early 60s.
Admittedly I can see why this show doesn't appeal to many people, but if you enjoy a complex drama of life in the early 60s then sit back relax and put give this a go. If you expect plot holes to be resolved on a weekly basis, for explosions, graphic sex, surreal events, then this show just isn't for you.
If you like to be sucked in to a completely believable world with believable characters and follow their journey, then welcome abroad. You won't regret it.
The show is incredible. Many people say not much happens in the show. I'm convinced that the only people who come to this conclusion are the ones who expect each episode to have a sub-plot which gets resolved (ala Prison Break for example). The show is a complete character study and follows the lives of several people working in the prestigious offices of New York in the late 50s/early 60s.
Admittedly I can see why this show doesn't appeal to many people, but if you enjoy a complex drama of life in the early 60s then sit back relax and put give this a go. If you expect plot holes to be resolved on a weekly basis, for explosions, graphic sex, surreal events, then this show just isn't for you.
If you like to be sucked in to a completely believable world with believable characters and follow their journey, then welcome abroad. You won't regret it.
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Great !
It is rare to see such great acting combined with very complex and multidimensionel characters. All against a recognisable historic background. I loved every minute !
Published 2 months ago by Robert Jensen
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dull Men
Utterly vacuous, no plot, cardboard characters, but looks authentic. I didn't even bother to watch til the end of series 2 - by which time NOTHING had happened. NOTHING!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dillon the Villain
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DVDs
Bought as a gift and no complaints from the receiver, so guess everything was ok. dont know about content because never seen one episode.
Published 4 months ago by Visockis Claire
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Excellent entertainment!
The plot and the characters are amazing. The setting in the early 60's takes you back to the good old days when smoking and drinking were acceptable vices,even in the workplace,... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Norwegian Viking
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Bad Men !
I'd heard about this show for some time and didn't think it was for me, but eventually I gave in and bought the first two series. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Tallulah
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Remember
I loved Mad Men, so different, from the usual stuff, so well researched, how true, I am from that time, found myself thinking, O yes, again and again, opened a whole new topic, of... Read more
Published 22 months ago by bopper
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Mad About Mad Men
Awesome!! Totally addicted to Mad Men and watched the whole season 1 and 2 within a matter of days. Read more
Published on 12 May 2011 by BanBan
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Cool series
I find this Series really cool and different. It describes the time period really well and is filled with sexual undertones. The actors have also become very popular. Read more
Published on 16 April 2011 by Kristina
5.0 out of 5 stars
great buy
Bought mad men season 1/2 on the good reveiws iv read, and i wasnt dissapointed. One off the best programs iv ever watched, great acting and a super story arc. Read more
Published on 5 April 2011 by Craig Lee Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great television at a great price - Buy it
Mad Men is a slow burn; it took me most of season one to get to grips with it, and there were many times when I thought 'this really isn't for me'; I'm glad I stuck with it. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2011 by R. Clough
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