Mad Men
Seen it?2007 | 7 seasons | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it, audiences rate it highly (8.1 out of 10) and it held a wide audience for several seasons. Make plans for this one.
Our take: 1960s advertising executives and the cost of reinvention. Slow, stylish, and endlessly rewarding.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 7 seasons and 92 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
- What might put you off
- A big time investment at 7 seasons.
Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Outstanding Drama Series.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.8 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12007 · 13 episodes · 86% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday- Season 22008 · 13 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.9 out of 10Friday
- Season 32009 · 13 episodes · 97% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 42010 · 13 episodes · 95% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.2 out of 10Friday
- Season 52012 · 13 episodes · 97% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.9 out of 10Friday
- Season 62013 · 13 episodes · 98% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.9 out of 10Friday
- Season 72014 · 14 episodes · 90% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.2 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by Matthew Weiner
- Jon HammDon Draper
- Elisabeth MossPeggy Olson
- Vincent KartheiserPete Campbell
- January JonesBetty Draper
- Christina HendricksJoan Holloway
- Aaron StatonKen Cosgrove
- Rich SommerHarry Crane
- Kiernan ShipkaSally Draper
- Kevin RahmTed Chaough
- Christopher StanleyHenry Francis