The very first episode of one of the finest, most gorgeous looking shows out there.
Not everyone can comprehend the brilliance of the show called 'Mad Men'. It is a show with dazzling visuals and sharp dialog. It is a show that could be appreciated by just listening to the dialog, or by just staring at the gorgeous visuals.
The first episode of Mad Men introduced the fine lads of Sterling Cooper agency. A man named Don Draper works there, but he is not like most men. Sure, he is arrogant and would win a word fight (because he is so good with words) against anybody. But in his own way, he is quite the gentleman. I admire him more than any other television character.
He is slick, very intelligent and practically lives a second life. He has a wife and two children, which is revealed at the end of the episode. But he also has an affair with a woman that is nothing like his wife. He seeks thrill, which he finds lacking in the superficial life of the rich. and yet he spills his gut to this gorgeous Jewish woman that did not take his crap. And she understands; 'Being a man must be hard, too'.
Another very fascinating character in my opinion is Pete Campbell. He is almost the opposite of Don. He craves power, but he is a gigantic douchebag. However, most of it is just an act. Sure, he is no angel, but deep down all he wants is love. He treats the new and very naive girl; Peggy Olson, like a piece of trash. But at the end of the day, he goes running towards her like a puppy dog.
All in all, the first episode of MadMen is a hit. It is like reading a book, and watching a classic 60's flick altogether. The dialog is sharp and quotable. And the episode is not short of eye-candy.
I give the first episode **** 1/2 stars
Not everyone can comprehend the brilliance of the show called 'Mad Men'. It is a show with dazzling visuals and sharp dialog. It is a show that could be appreciated by just listening to the dialog, or by just staring at the gorgeous visuals.
The first episode of Mad Men introduced the fine lads of Sterling Cooper agency. A man named Don Draper works there, but he is not like most men. Sure, he is arrogant and would win a word fight (because he is so good with words) against anybody. But in his own way, he is quite the gentleman. I admire him more than any other television character.
He is slick, very intelligent and practically lives a second life. He has a wife and two children, which is revealed at the end of the episode. But he also has an affair with a woman that is nothing like his wife. He seeks thrill, which he finds lacking in the superficial life of the rich. and yet he spills his gut to this gorgeous Jewish woman that did not take his crap. And she understands; 'Being a man must be hard, too'.
Another very fascinating character in my opinion is Pete Campbell. He is almost the opposite of Don. He craves power, but he is a gigantic douchebag. However, most of it is just an act. Sure, he is no angel, but deep down all he wants is love. He treats the new and very naive girl; Peggy Olson, like a piece of trash. But at the end of the day, he goes running towards her like a puppy dog.
All in all, the first episode of MadMen is a hit. It is like reading a book, and watching a classic 60's flick altogether. The dialog is sharp and quotable. And the episode is not short of eye-candy.
I give the first episode **** 1/2 stars