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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.
Mad Men is a sexy, stylish and shocking portrait of a time that was anything but innocent. Nothing is as sexy. Nothing is as provocative. Nothing is as it seems.
Winner of an incredible nine Emmys®, four Golden Globes® and a BAFTA, Mad Men is the groundbreaking series that critics are calling one of TV’s best ever dramas.
Contains all 39 episodes of three award-winning seasons.
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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I admit to being a Mad Men obsessive. I'm not alone - there is a fantastic blog on the Guardian website (recently collected into a book The Ultimate Guide to Mad Men: The Guardian companion to the slickest show on television) if you're only now catching up on this series.
I watched every episode from the beginning, then I got this DVD set so I could watch them all again. The first three series are superb but Series 4, which is currently screening on BBC4, has taken it all to a new level - things which we found out in earlier seasons are coming to fruition. Those of us who have invested in watching every episode are getting the payoff now. So, I highly recommend this set for an intensive catch-up if you're joining the game late, or need to brush up your memory.
I am in awe of Mathew Weiner, who was also a writer on The Sopranos. It shows. In Mad Men he demonstrates the same ability to create a fully realised world with complex characters and sets it firmly in the time and place of early sixties Manhatten. The changing role of women, civil rights, the rise of consumerism are all explored through following Sterling Cooper's fortunes and those of the families who are tied up with them. The attention to detail is astounding; the clothes, the sets, the language are spot on.
It's hard not to fall in love with this series; great writing, directing and acting coming together in a flawless and totally gripping drama. It's great on the business workplace, which is so rare in any genre, and the characters are both complex and consistent. They surprise you, but their actions come from their character flaws and strengths rather than an imposed plot twist.... Read more ›
I watched every episode from the beginning, then I got this DVD set so I could watch them all again. The first three series are superb but Series 4, which is currently screening on BBC4, has taken it all to a new level - things which we found out in earlier seasons are coming to fruition. Those of us who have invested in watching every episode are getting the payoff now. So, I highly recommend this set for an intensive catch-up if you're joining the game late, or need to brush up your memory.
I am in awe of Mathew Weiner, who was also a writer on The Sopranos. It shows. In Mad Men he demonstrates the same ability to create a fully realised world with complex characters and sets it firmly in the time and place of early sixties Manhatten. The changing role of women, civil rights, the rise of consumerism are all explored through following Sterling Cooper's fortunes and those of the families who are tied up with them. The attention to detail is astounding; the clothes, the sets, the language are spot on.
It's hard not to fall in love with this series; great writing, directing and acting coming together in a flawless and totally gripping drama. It's great on the business workplace, which is so rare in any genre, and the characters are both complex and consistent. They surprise you, but their actions come from their character flaws and strengths rather than an imposed plot twist.... Read more ›
52 of 61 people found the following review helpful
By Graham Chapman
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Mad Men 1-3 dramatizes suburban American life in the late 1950's to the early 60s, with the fine ear and eye of a first class writer and painter. If you like American short stories, such as those of John Cheever, or the films of directors like Douglas Sirk you would probably enjoy the Mad Men series.
The characters are carefully drawn and involving, the dialogue is smart, the situations dramatized of work and family life are likely to strike a chord. The issues of racial and sexual equality, health, lifestyle, culture and politics are woven into interesting and believable human stories. The acting, set designs, costumes are also part of the pleasure. In an early review of Mad Men I suggested it was a show suitable for those of a certain sophistication and for others there was 'Lost'. A somewhat snobbish view I accept, but I would stick to it, nonetheless.
Finally, this is a terrific show to buy in blu-ray. I have watched all 3 series on BBC, but not bought the dvd. For people who haven't seen the show or don't possess the dvd this seems to me an excellent opportunity to get the blu-ray version. I am not sure I can count on anyone to give it to me, so it will have to be a gift to myself. I will watch the shows again with my wife, who has belatedly also started to appreciate them, and a bottle or two of Bodegas Zapata Catena Alta Malbec.
Enjoy!
The characters are carefully drawn and involving, the dialogue is smart, the situations dramatized of work and family life are likely to strike a chord. The issues of racial and sexual equality, health, lifestyle, culture and politics are woven into interesting and believable human stories. The acting, set designs, costumes are also part of the pleasure. In an early review of Mad Men I suggested it was a show suitable for those of a certain sophistication and for others there was 'Lost'. A somewhat snobbish view I accept, but I would stick to it, nonetheless.
Finally, this is a terrific show to buy in blu-ray. I have watched all 3 series on BBC, but not bought the dvd. For people who haven't seen the show or don't possess the dvd this seems to me an excellent opportunity to get the blu-ray version. I am not sure I can count on anyone to give it to me, so it will have to be a gift to myself. I will watch the shows again with my wife, who has belatedly also started to appreciate them, and a bottle or two of Bodegas Zapata Catena Alta Malbec.
Enjoy!
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Snowharp
Format:DVD
A friend loaned us the first season of Mad Men because we had never heard of it other than to see them winning awards for best drama in the States. Now we know why; this is an amazingly intelligent and meticulously detailed window on this era in the USA. The characters are all so interesting as we see them interact with each other and the producers have been so careful to recreate the physical and social environment - right down to the food packaging. It is so interesting to observe how attitudes have changed and the attention to detail in terms of wardrobe and culture is truly commendable. The cast are terrific and that's all you need to know - don't miss this chance to travel in time.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By J. Grant
Format:DVD
Mad Men is quite simply, the best written drama on television. Poignant, witty, charming and exceptionally well styled, it beautifully captures a fascinating time in American history when men were men and women were...well...oppressed. As someone with a long standing interest in American history, the detail that this stunning show goes into is really quite outstanding. From just 30 seconds of a song or a Beatles ticket landing on a desk, Mad Men manages to capture the feelings and moods of a nation. However you must be careful as this show is addictive. You won't sleep or leave the house until you finish it and this is why buying a box set is dangerous. You may also take up smoking again and drink far too much whiskey. If you are prepared for this however, Mad Men will charm you more than Don Draper and a martini.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By ElisaJulia86
Format:DVD
One of the most flawless, sophisticated and intelligent pieces of television in a very long time. Not only is it superbly written and acted, it is sumptuous to look at too. It's worth watching just for the authentic detail paid to sets and wardrobe alone. WATCH IT!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By susie
Format:Blu-ray
So many friends kept harping on about Mad Men that in the end I had to buy the box set.
I'm so glad I did. What a brilliant show. The only problem was that my husband and I ended up going to bed very late on numerous occasions as we had to watch "just one more episode."
It is a glimpse of life in another era and boy can they drink and smoke! The plots are great and the characters are believable. I'm going to buy series 4 as soon as I've caught up on my sleep.
I'm so glad I did. What a brilliant show. The only problem was that my husband and I ended up going to bed very late on numerous occasions as we had to watch "just one more episode."
It is a glimpse of life in another era and boy can they drink and smoke! The plots are great and the characters are believable. I'm going to buy series 4 as soon as I've caught up on my sleep.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Polished and original
This is one of the most enjoyable series from 'over the pond'. 50s and 60s consumer boom, incorporating trends and political changes, embedded in a Advertising Agency. Read more
Published 3 months ago by edward cole
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well written, well developed characters, true to the era
Got hooked on this show on TV midway through Season 3. Season 4 hasn't been shown in Australia yet . Read more
Published 4 months ago by GregF
5.0 out of 5 stars
brill
had this for xmas 2012 i watched when was first on tv and love the time period i need to buy the rest now
Published 4 months ago by Wolf 1971
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!
What can I say? I came late to Mad Men this year and have been working my way through this beautifully presented box set. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Balletfan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
What good series,well written enjoyable.
As perfect tv series can get.
John Hamm is perfect Don Draper,he was born to play that role
As perfect tv series can get.
John Hamm is perfect Don Draper,he was born to play that role
Published 12 months ago by A. Waheed
5.0 out of 5 stars
Man Men
This is such a good series, addictive and compelling veiwing - it's everything it says on the box. So good I had to go on to buy series 4 and now waitng for series 5 to be out.
Published 13 months ago by Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mad Men
It was a great purchase. I am enjoying every single episode and the beauty is that I can watch them all over again as many times as I wish. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Cinzia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
Needless to say the serie is absolutely amazing and every episode brings a lot of excitement and fun.Pure pleasure to watch.The product was delivered on time and in good shape.
Published 13 months ago by madmenfan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mad Men DVDs
Excellent TV series and this is the first three seasons.
At £17 for 39 episodes well worth the investment.
Did people really smoke that much in the sixties?
At £17 for 39 episodes well worth the investment.
Did people really smoke that much in the sixties?
Published 13 months ago by Martin C. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mad Men
I'm very happy with this product, everything is ok and I enjoy it for some month now. Thank you to be quick and profesionnal
Published 15 months ago by Verone
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