Everybody is mad for Mad Men, or at least that’s how it seems. It’s been everywhere recently – magazine covers, commercials, entertainment websites and in the blogosphere. I was shocked by the level of buzz. Pleased, but shocked. I love Mad Men, but sadly, I have only a handful of friends who watch, despite my pleading. In an attempt to get one friend to watch, I lent her the first season for about six months (yes Ms. Chamblin, I am talkin’ to you) and she didn’t watch a single episode. I cannot fathom, I was aghast.
I loved Sunday’s premier double episode – The Doorway. It was a darker episode and gave the viewers a lot to contemplate, many pivotal mad momments. That’s one thing I love about Mad Men, I’m convinced that I know the characters and their motivations better than anyone! On Monday mornings I scour the net looking for recaps and breakdowns and I’m always amazed by the multitude of ways in which the various TV critics and bloggers interpret the episodes. I usually find my favorite recap at Entertainment Weekly. Continue reading Everyone is mad for Mad Men!