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NornIron!! · « **on:** March 10, 2008, 05:00:05 PM »

Anybody catch this new show that started on the BBC last week? I saw it and was instantly hooked, been downloading the episode form the US now, watched 10 in a week!

You can really tell its coming from a former Sopranos writer, similar themes and the 60's setting has been done a treat!

rednile · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2008, 05:19:54 PM »

Quote from: NornIron!! on March 10, 2008, 05:00:05 PM

Anybody catch this new show that started on the BBC last week? I saw it and was instantly hooked, been downloading the episode form the US now, watched 10 in a week!

You can really tell its coming from a former Sopranos writer, similar themes and the 60's setting has been done a treat!

Mate at work said it was worth a watch , i`ll give it ago .

Victor · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:24:18 PM »

I missed the second episode last night after really enjoying the first one ... but it gets a repeat tomorrow night so I'll watch it then ... looks promising based on the first one

seanoevil · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:34:00 PM »

Yea this is on BBC HD at moment too. Have got the first 2 eps Sky+ so will find time to watch this...Few mates recommended it so hopin it should be alrite...

Ben_JP · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:48:30 PM »

Though the first episode was little more than a set-up, it was still watchable, and well written. Got episode two standing by...

the brad · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:50:58 PM »

Have you got a channel and time mate and will give it a go. If its up to Soprano standards it will be well worth a watch

Ben_JP · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:57:10 PM »

It's BBC4 - first showing is on Sundays, but there are repeats in the week (not sure of the day).

rosie · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:45:31 PM »

only just caught an episode of this last night. Brilliant show.

rosie · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:45:54 PM »

Quote from: Ben_JP on March 10, 2008, 08:57:10 PM

It's BBC4 - first showing is on Sundays, but there are repeats in the week (not sure of the day).

tuesday nights.

buzzing · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:20:04 PM »

Any good. What's it about?

Redcap · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2008, 11:51:25 AM »

Which Sopranos writer is it from? Chase? Winter?

Wooo Mathew Weiner, he wrote some of the best episodes in the final few seasons. The Test Dream and The Blue Comet are two of my favourites. Will take a look soon.

Sandblast · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2008, 12:24:48 AM »

Tonights episode was the best so far, so watch the repeat during the week. Seems to have lost its way somewhat & should have been 6 episodes instead of 13.

Seems like Don Draper was slowly bit by bit unravelling over the past few weeks. The Korean war scenes in particular go some way to telling us why he always has that distant & detached look about him.

The scene at the end with face-off between Draper, Campbell & the boss of Stirling Cooper is terrific.

Dan86 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2008, 10:51:11 AM »

Quote from: NornIron!! on March 10, 2008, 05:00:05 PM

Anybody catch this new show that started on the BBC last week? I saw it and was instantly hooked, been downloading the episode form the US now, watched 10 in a week!

You can really tell its coming from a former Sopranos writer, similar themes and the 60's setting has been done a treat!

thanks mate, this passed me by but sure I can find rapidshare links...

Hinesy · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2008, 11:35:09 AM »

This is dynamite. I've loved every ep, I love the design, the look, the way everyone smokes in every episode and the fact that nothing has changed since then in ads.
It's a class show and next week's is the last one and that'll be a shame.

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2008, 12:00:32 PM »

Missed this completely. Time to get downloading.

Victor · « **Reply #15 on:** May 22, 2008, 07:06:12 AM »

I've loved this series ... not really fair to mention it in the same sentence as "the greatest tv show ever made" ... it doesn't demand your attention in the same way but sort of subtly gets under your skin .... the way the characters have developed over the series and how we've seen what motivates them behind the scenes makes this hugely enjoyable ....I think series 2 is on in america now and bit torrent may well be needed

fowlermagic · « **Reply #16 on:** August 2, 2008, 03:32:20 PM »

A wee bump.

Just watching the 1st season after a wee woman of all people recommended this show to me. Its so unPC its fecking refreshing as it must have middle Americas knickers in a twist.

God if I could find the qoute for one scene where the ad men are trying to come up with a pitch for a lipstick company. They all look at each other saying wtf and one guy quips I am not a moron...next scene 10 secretaries are dragged in for their view on the product.

My friend just forced me to watch it as she "loves it". Shows guys in the light they should be seen in she says. How sad the battle of the sexes has become.

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 2, 2008, 03:35:21 PM »

Quote from: fowlermagic on August 2, 2008, 03:32:20 PM

A wee bump.

Just watching the 1st season after a wee woman of all people recommended this show to me. Its so unPC its fecking refreshing as it must have middle Americas knickers in a twist.

It was on a cable movie network that very few people watch, as its generally shite. Even though it is critically acclaimed, like 30 Rock it doesn't have a large viewing audience.

fowlermagic · « **Reply #18 on:** August 2, 2008, 05:47:47 PM »

I dont watch a lot of TV especially dramas but this show has something new about it that has nabbed my interest. 2nd season has just started last week but still got a couple of the 1st season episodes to watch first. Just interesting to see how us guys were completely clueless back in the 50s...how things have changed

The Manhattan Project · « **Reply #19 on:** August 2, 2008, 06:48:13 PM »

It's an awesome show.

Beautiful to look at.

The blatant sexism is fascinating.

All the characters are mysterious and interesting.

BMW · « **Reply #20 on:** August 3, 2008, 12:13:41 PM »

Very well put together.

Victor · « **Reply #21 on:** February 8, 2009, 05:57:47 PM »

Season 2 starts this week ... 10pm Tuesday on BBC4 or 12.20 Wednesday on BBC2 .... not exactly prime spots for it but well worth a watch ... I for one love the first season ... got the dvd a few months back having not missed an episode when it was on and have found it even better 2nd time around (and 3rd)

Alan_X · « **Reply #22 on:** February 8, 2009, 06:05:05 PM »

Looking forward to it.

killer_heels · « **Reply #23 on:** February 8, 2009, 06:36:34 PM »

Its very good so far!

SalisburyRed · « **Reply #24 on:** February 8, 2009, 07:17:31 PM »

Season 2 is excellent.

Gigantic Lamb · « **Reply #25 on:** February 8, 2009, 09:42:43 PM »

Just watched the first episode-seems good but I have to get stuck into it

fowlermagic · « **Reply #26 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:58:31 PM »

Second series is pretty good as it keeps you on your toes. Looking fwd to it coming back here in the States. One of the gals who just looks great on the show

hassinator · « **Reply #27 on:** February 10, 2009, 11:42:49 PM »

Quote from: fowlermagic on February 10, 2009, 10:58:31 PM

Second series is pretty good as it keeps you on your toes. Looking fwd to it coming back here in the States. One of the gals who just looks great on the show

she is indeed all woman

i've just moved in with the mrs and she hasn't got sky so will have to make do with the box set when its out

if its anything like season one it should be a real humdinger

Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #28 on:** February 10, 2009, 11:45:14 PM »

I am in fucking love with that woman - so beautiful

killer_heels · « **Reply #29 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:39:09 AM »

Quote from: Canada Loves Anfield on February 10, 2009, 11:45:14 PM

I am in fucking love with that woman - so beautiful

They are all gorgeous, especially Peyton List. The costumes and outfits in that show are lush.

Rafas Tapas · « **Reply #30 on:** February 11, 2009, 10:21:21 AM »

Quote from: hassinator on February 10, 2009, 11:42:49 PM

i've just moved in with the mrs and she hasn't got sky so will have to make do with the box set when its out

It's on BBC2 tonight after Newsnight.

Saw it on BBC4 last night - love this show, really understated acting, no incidental music, believable characters most of whom are incredibly on edge all the time. The one weakness in the first series was Don's back story about his stolen identity - I didn't buy that. John Hamm is terrific in the part though and is going to be a big star. Peter is terrific as well, and Romano the closet gay. Also it's very plausible the way that Peggy has had to become as big a bully as the lads since she's entered their world (see last night's episode).

Red345 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 11, 2009, 03:20:24 PM »

Quote from: Rafas Tapas on February 11, 2009, 10:21:21 AM

The one weakness in the first series was Don's back story about his stolen identity - I didn't buy that.

I love the show, but this back plot drives me absolutely crazy. It seems too convenient at times.

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #32 on:** February 11, 2009, 05:34:50 PM »

The basque and suzzies seen done it for me!!

Ray K · « **Reply #33 on:** February 11, 2009, 06:39:33 PM »

Of course in time for Valentine's, there's the Don Draper guide to picking up women:

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?oid=27116795133&v=1057682074840

You'll need to be Facebooked as I cant find the damned thing without an outside-US block. Bloody NBC fascists.

Rafas Tapas · « **Reply #34 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:43:13 AM »

Quote from: FlashingBlade on February 11, 2009, 05:34:50 PM

The basque and suzzies seen done it for me!!

Didn't do much for Don though.

Jagdip · « **Reply #35 on:** February 13, 2009, 10:00:16 AM »

Currently on special offer on Amazon for 1st series - £12 dvd boxset.

I'm thinking of buying it.

Recommended??

Rafas Tapas · « **Reply #36 on:** February 13, 2009, 10:22:19 AM »

Quote from: Lunatic on February 13, 2009, 10:00:16 AM

Currently on special offer on Amazon for 1st series - £12 dvd boxset.

I'm thinking of buying it.

Recommended??

Obviously mate it depends what you're into, but for that money this is well worth a punt. As a general rule I don't like US TV - I couldn't for the life of me see why everyone raved about The West Wing and I gave up on Lost after two episodes; same with comedies like Frasier etc. That said, I didn't catch The Sopranos and since it seems to be out of the same stable as Mad Men I might invest in a DVD of that.

Like I said earlier, Mad Men is well acted; Don Draper is very much the centre of the show but there is a strong ensemble cast. Don is the Creative Director of a Madison Avenue ad agency; his character is a mixture of big-balls Alpha Male, and visionary dreamer, when he almost goes off into a trance and comes back with psychological insights into how a new campaign should aim for its targets' inner desires etc. His wife is gorgeous but he is a compulsive womanizer. His boss / mentor is just as bad a womanizer but is cheerfully self-aware about it - he's just satisfying his appetites whereas with Don you get the feeling that he doesn't really know why he is like he is. There is a silly back-story about how he stole the identity of "Don Draper" from a comrade killed in Korea, which I suspect may have been added in to the storyline at the last minute. Other than that it's an excellent show, which puts across what seems like a very well thought-out impression of NY life in the early 60s. It is pretty much free of anachronisms but occasionally you get the feeling that the show is pointing out features of life in those days to mark out that era as the genesis of the world we know today (e.g. in this week's episode the office gets really excited when a gigantic new Xerox machine is delivered).

I don't know your circumstances of course, but at £12 I'd recommend the DVD like a shot.

Jagdip · « **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2009, 10:29:32 AM »

Quote from: Rafas Tapas on February 13, 2009, 10:22:19 AM

Obviously mate it depends what you're into, but for that money this is well worth a punt. As a general rule I don't like US TV - I couldn't for the life of me see why everyone raved about The West Wing and I gave up on Lost after two episodes; same with comedies like Frasier etc. That said, I didn't catch The Sopranos and since it seems to be out of the same stable as Mad Men I might invest in a DVD of that.

Like I said earlier, Mad Men is well acted; Don Draper is very much the centre of the show but there is a strong ensemble cast. Don is the Creative Director of a Madison Avenue ad agency; his character is a mixture of big-balls Alpha Male, and visionary dreamer, when he almost goes off into a trance and comes back with psychological insights into how a new campaign should aim for its targets' inner desires etc. His wife is gorgeous but he is a compulsive womanizer. His boss / mentor is just as bad a womanizer but is cheerfully self-aware about it - he's just satisfying his appetites whereas with Don you get the feeling that he doesn't really know why he is like he is. There is a silly back-story about how he stole the identity of "Don Draper" from a comrade killed in Korea, which I suspect may have been added in to the storyline at the last minute. Other than that it's an excellent show, which puts across what seems like a very well thought-out impression of NY life in the early 60s. It is pretty much free of anachronisms but occasionally you get the feeling that the show is pointing out features of life in those days to mark out that era as the genesis of the world we know today (e.g. in this week's episode the office gets really excited when a gigantic new Xerox machine is delivered).

I don't know your circumstances of course, but at £12 I'd recommend the DVD like a shot.

Cheers mate. Thanks for the insight. Appreciate the detailed reply

Will place my order today

Thanks

Rafas Tapas · « **Reply #38 on:** February 13, 2009, 12:15:49 PM »

Quote from: Lunatic on February 13, 2009, 10:29:32 AM

Cheers mate. Thanks for the insight. Appreciate the detailed reply

Will place my order today

Thanks

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Look out for the episode near the end when Don has to pitch to Kodak his ideas for a campaign for slide projectors. This is pretty much the first time we get to see him doing his magic and it's the highlight of the series. This might sound a bit mundane, but when you see how it's put on screen hopefully you'll see where I'm coming from.

Jagdip · « **Reply #39 on:** February 13, 2009, 01:36:00 PM »

Quote from: Rafas Tapas on February 13, 2009, 12:15:49 PM

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Look out for the episode near the end when Don has to pitch to Kodak his ideas for a campaign for slide projectors. This is pretty much the first time we get to see him doing his magic and it's the highlight of the series. This might sound a bit mundane, but when you see how it's put on screen hopefully you'll see where I'm coming from.

I look forward to it. I have an exam in March so won't be watching it til after that! Can't wait. Pretty excited