I am not the person you will find scheduling plans around the newest episode of Pretty Little Liars, Breaking Bad or Scandal. I don’t watch TV a lot, and when I do, I always tend to watch re-runs of Duck Dynasty. However, over Christmas I gave myself a little gift: Netflix. Now, I am always finding time to watch movies and TV series. One series which I encourage everyone to invest in is Mad Men.
Mad Men is set in the 1960s, when the economy was thriving and love was all you needed. The show is full of handsome, working men in suits, young and attractive secretaries and typical housewives. Donald Draper, played by Jon Hamm, is the head of the creative department in a successful advertising agency in New York City.
He seems to have everything going for him: a lovely wife, beautiful children and a well-paying job. However, in the first season you soon learn there is a mystery behind the man with a sexy smirk and a talent with words.
If you are a creative thinker and enjoy learning about advertising, you will absolutely become addicted to this show. From the slogans and campaigns they prepare for clients to the persuasive tactics used, the cast of Mad Men gives a genuine feel for how ad agencies worked back then and what happens behind the scenes of a campaign.
You become attached to some characters while you will just hate others. But that’s the beauty behind a good series. You are connected with the characters and will want to know what each character will do next.
The Mad Men series has been one of the most unique and entertaining series I have invested my time in. I encourage you to give it a shot, and you may find yourself absorbed in the ‘60s and wanting to make a career in advertisement.
The seventh season will be premiering April 13 on AMC. You can find seasons one through five on Netflix, and look for season six on Netflix April 7.
