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Author: bala Time: 4-7-2008 10:40 Subject: Mad Men Season 1-7 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers)

Well this was an interesting show but one annoyance i have is amount of smoking on the show-i realise they are trying show culture back in 1930's but it really annoys me. on the whole concept of the show is very good but on series it's very boring but not boring in sense no story-line it fact that it take time for you get close to the characters it ain't one of those show you can say yep he's my favourite character more show to see what happens during the episode.

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Author: suzycreamcheese Time: 4-8-2008 14:37

Mad Men is set in the 60's, not the 30's. I don't mean to be a pedant, but the era is, in many ways, the principal subject of the show. That's one of the reasons it's not very engaging, at first; we invest in a show when we invest in its characters. In other words, I agree with much of what you've said (though I'm not bothered by smoke I can't smell). But I'm trying hard to warm up to the show, as I admire the complexity of its vision. It's a satire of the 60's that's also a little bit in love with the era, which I find intriguing.

Suzy CC

Author: bala Time: 4-8-2008 22:54 Subject: Reply 2#2 suzycreamcheese's post

Sorry thank 1960's it is

have you seen all 13 episodes?

Author: reremamore Time: 4-26-2008 19:08

I'm not bothered by the smoking, it's just so weird to see people smoking everywhere, but that's how it used to be. Can you imagine? Also the kids rolling all around the car as there mother is driving, pregnant women drinking, etc... we've come along way since the 60's. I think that's what i like about the show, it shows how much has changed since then.

Author: bala Time: 5-30-2008 07:20 Subject: Mad Men Season 2 General Discussion (Spoiler might be included)

Mad Men, the network's first foray into original, scripted programming, will return for its second season on July 27,

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Author: reremamore Time: 7-5-2008 13:20

hip hip HOORAY!!!!!

Author: reremamore Time: 7-5-2008 13:24

the show is set in the very beginning of the 60's so it feels more like the 50's. I can't wait until the actual 60's emerges from this show, then it will become more and more interesting, although I feel like it's one of the most well written shows on tv today.
you have to keep watching it gets better and better

Author: bala Time: 7-27-2008 09:56 Subject: Reply 2#2 reremamore's post

Anyone excited?

Author: bala Time: 7-28-2008 09:39 Subject: Episode 1

i thought we would have to wait until tomorrow but they updated it, it been some time since i saw the last episode it seem like all character are still here, Coffee advertising-hmm i never understand people who like coffee i hate it, the air-line advert seem alright

.Valentine episode seem a bit odd doesn't it?, peggy still trying to do the job of being first female ad girl but she getting there.

Author: bala Time: 7-30-2008 10:47 Subject: Talking to myself

Author: reremamore Time: 7-30-2008 16:08

I really do love this show even though the premier left me a little confused. Am I the only one?

Author: bala Time: 7-30-2008 22:48 Subject: Reply 6#6 reremamore's post

nope if you watch above video you will hear season fast-forward 18 months

Author: bala Time: 9-29-2008 01:39

Anyone watching this?

Author: spratt89 Time: 9-29-2008 01:45

Don and Betty's friends have important roles this week: Don's shows intense loyalty, while Betty's horseback riding friend, Sara Beth, shares some inner wishes.

Pete continues to be on the lookout for opportunities to move himself to another level at the office while Freddy may be sliding back down.

Author: bala Time: 9-29-2008 01:46 Subject: Reply 9#9 spratt89's post

do you watch it?

Author: bala Time: 11-22-2008 10:47 Subject: Reply 5#5 reremamore's post

yeah but one of those show that very slow you really need a lot patience to watch it

Author: bala Time: 7-5-2009 23:20

I'm still enjoying this show i still have last 4 episode watch today

Author: Milks26 Time: 7-26-2009 09:58 Subject: Mad Men Season 3 General Discussion (Spoiler might be included)

Season 3 premieres on 08/16/09 at 10 pm

promo: http://blogs.amctv.com/mad-men/2009/05/video-promo-season3.php

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Author: bala Time: 7-26-2009 10:05 Subject: Reply 1#1 Milks26's post

Thank you for letting us know -i honestly don't know what it is about this show but i really love it

Author: Milks26 Time: 7-26-2009 10:19 Subject: Reply 2#2 bala's post

It pulls you in.

I gotta watch the last 3 episodes of season 2 before 3 begins

Author: bala Time: 7-26-2009 10:25 Subject: Reply 3#3 Milks26's post

This isn't the type of show i normally watched but i just love how character inter-act with each other-it's nice to see women in a tv show more traditional role

Author: Milks26 Time: 7-26-2009 10:46 Subject: Reply 4#4 bala's post

It would've been nice if the kid belonged to the other guy she slept with.

I hope her fling is revealed to Don....and it doesn't remain a secret between the audience & Betty

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Author: bala Time: 8-17-2009 02:16

Don finding out his work collogue being gay was a surprise i liked how he used it as part of advertising campaign

. did anyone understand start of this episode with that women in his dreams ?

Author: Milks26 Time: 8-18-2009 23:27 Subject: Reply 6#6 bala's post

He was just having a re-call of the mid-wife bringing his brother Dick home. (so Dick was not his brother by blood)

But, the main point of the dream was that his step-mom had a miscarriage. It might be a fear that he has now that Betty is pregnant.

Overall, the premiere was boring. Poor Sal, he's first fling and he gets caught. Where was Duck throughout this episode?

Author: bala Time: 8-18-2009 23:29 Subject: Reply 7#7 Milks26's post

Ok i didn't get that

Author: Milks26 Time: 8-18-2009 23:31 Subject: Reply 8#8 bala's post

That's Mad Men for you....Subliminal Messages

Author: bala Time: 8-18-2009 23:34 Subject: Reply 9#9 Milks26's post

Yes i can't believe they would do that at begaining to an episode

i bet it confused few people who were watching it

Author: codebreaker Time: 2-18-2012 12:09 Subject: Mad Men Season 5 General Discussion (Spoilers)

Season 5 Premieres March 25, 2012

Discuss Anything About Season 5 Here

Author: lesdrivon Time: 5-31-2012 22:56 Subject: Where is Season 5?

I am wondering if anyone else is finding that only seasons 1 to 4 are listed? I've talked to other members and they have season 5 on their program.

Author: bala Time: 5-31-2012 23:00 Subject: Reply 2#2 lesdrivon's post

http://viptv.net/shows/20120326/103141

Author: codebreaker Time: 4-16-2013 00:06 Subject: Mad Men Season 6 General Discussion (Spoilers)

Season 6 Premiered April 07, 2013

Discuss Anything About Season 6 Here

Author: codebreaker Time: 4-13-2014 22:02 Subject: Mad Men Season 7 General Discussion (Spoilers)

Season 7 Premiered April 13, 2014

Discuss Anything About Season 7 Here

Author: arksongbird80 Time: 8-28-2014 15:23

I've started watching and it's CRAZY the amount of smoking and drinking. Throughout the day. These are some seriously high functioning alcoholics! Lol.

I'm enjoying the story plot!

Author: Milks26 Time: 8-28-2014 19:25 Subject: Reply 8#8 arksongbird80's post

I started watching the show a few years back because I was curious as to why it was winning so many awards.....in the end I still have can't figure it out. I think I made it to season 3 but then I got bored...the show can have the effect on someone.

Like you said there's a lot of drinking and smoking, plus sexual harassment going on, but it depicts social 60s well. Oddly enough such behaviors would crush someone's career today.

Author: arksongbird80 Time: 8-30-2014 04:45

I've finished season 1. I'm not sure where Betty is headed now, knowing the husband was calling the doctor. I'm sure she's setting someone up but I'm not really sure if it's either, or both. Sorry about her modeling.

At least Peggy's career is moving forward and now we know why she got so Fat! LOL

Peter is a total blech!

Author: arksongbird80 Time: 9-2-2014 08:20

I'm finding that Betty is beyond selfish and self absorbed. I can't even figure out if she likes her kids or not. She's not very nice to them. Never says please or thank you.

I like don a bit more now that he's not shagging everything in a skirt.

Peggy's hair is so much better and I like her ambition!

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