Mad Men Season One Reviews

I haven't watched AMC much in recent years, ever since they added commercial breaks to their movies, and stopped showing classics in favor of '80s and '90s films. However, the channel scored a coup when they landed Mad Men, a drama set in the world of Sterling-Cooper, an early '60s advertising agency (on Madison Avenue, hence the title). Since creator/producer Matthew Weiner was part of the creative team behind The Sopranos, HBO had the right of first refusal on this series, but passed. It's HBO's loss and AMC's gain.

The first season of the acclaimed series has been collected in this DVD, and it...

Great writing, combined with stellar acting and beautiful production values equals the best show on television right now - Mad Men. Both seasons one and two are currently available on DVD, and the third season begins airing in August.

But this may not be the show for everyone - it's quirky, set in the 1960s, and the lead character is quite an ambivalent guy - crossing the line from devious to sweet each week, and living on the edge of reality. The storyline draws you into the business and personal lives of advertising executives enjoying the new television-era of on-air commercials. The authentic...

This series was a lovely surprise.  Finally, something for the adults to watch.  It brought back lots of memories of life in the 50's and made me grateful for the advances made in the lives of women since that time.  I've only viewed 3 episodes, but am looking forward to seeing much more.  My only criticism is there are a few too many cigarettes.

A good friend recommended Mad Man and I finally got around to it on DVD--exciting little slice of history. I do hope it is slightly exagerrated, though! The blatant use of women as sexual objects is womewhat upsetting, but the underplayed acting is great!