Members YRBB Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 I am just discovering this show, up to episode 4 of Season 1. I had read about how brilliant it is and I have to admit that I truly think so too. There seems to be a coldness to it, but I think that's a deliberate effort to portray the coldness of the era, or the lives that the characters themselves are living. I know I might get yelled at for this, but the show often reminds me of The Young and the Restless. The extremely slow pace, the interchanging focus between corporate drama and family drama, the meetings, the affairs, it all seems so reminiscent of William J. Bell. Crisp production values, great characterization, great dialogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members miajere Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 IMO I was not interested in the first season at all...Too much of Peter was a complete turn off for me. I'm mid way through the second season and I can't get enough of it. There were times in the first season where I was willing to say ,"This show is not for me." The show reminds me of the Sopranos which premiered with lots of critical acclaim but was slow paced the first season. But with enough marathons and advertisement the show caught on for the second season and people were willing to get into it. There were moments when I thought the show was trend following television, and I hate the idea of "trendy tv". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members YRBB Posted February 4, 2009 Members Share Posted February 4, 2009 Really? I actually find Peter one of the more fascinating characters of the show. Does Season 2 remain as slow paced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members miajere Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 Peter bugged me from the beginning....The character is all too familiar where I work....That guy who's not talented but talks enough game to look like he belongs. That character, that co-worker, could be you, or maybe not. Watching him from the beginning made me want to crawl out of my skin, and I only enjoyed him when Don Draper was putting him in his place. Season Two hooks you, but it's not because of the pace. It's the balance of every character and the amount of time you get with each. I'm really invested at this point in favorite character's happiness and less watching and studying them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Toups Posted February 19, 2009 Administrator Share Posted February 19, 2009 I just finished watching the season 1 and 2........I don't hate the show.....but there's not enough drama for me. There were hardly any moments where I went, "Wow, that was amazing." I do like the actors and some of the characters - I didn't have a problem with that. I'm gonna have to dump this show - no season 3 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sylph Posted February 19, 2009 Members Share Posted February 19, 2009 This is not that type of drama, Toups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Toups Posted February 19, 2009 Administrator Share Posted February 19, 2009 Yeah, I certainly see that now. That's why I won't be watching again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Evan Posted May 6, 2009 Members Share Posted May 6, 2009 Jon Hamm: damn sexy, great actor too! I love MAD MEN, one of the best dramas on TV currently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Juliajms Posted June 30, 2009 Members Share Posted June 30, 2009 Does anyone know the date of the season 3 premier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sylph Posted June 30, 2009 Members Share Posted June 30, 2009 August 16th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Juliajms Posted June 30, 2009 Members Share Posted June 30, 2009 Thanks Sylph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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