Mad Men

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Season 7
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 19, 2007
Season #: 7.5, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 192 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 174 out of 192
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 192
  3. Negative: 6 out of 192
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  1. Radar_413
    Apr 14, 2014
    9
    Mad Men is finally back, and the beginning of the end is off to a great start. The pilot may have been trying to pack a little too much story into it's allotted time, but even with a slightly overstuffed hour, this seems like one of the series better season openers. If the final scene is any indication, we are in for a sullen end.
  2. dylan111
    Apr 14, 2014
    10
    Don't listen to the naysayers who think the only valid criticism is to carp and complain.

    Mad Men continues to be one of the most brilliantly written, acted, and directed programs on TV. Anyone who claims that the first episode was predictable and the performances phoned in just does not have the inherent capacity to appreciate what they're watching. Matt Weiner still has the ability    Don't listen to the naysayers who think the only valid criticism is to carp and complain.

    Mad Men continues to be one of the most brilliantly written, acted, and directed programs on TV. Anyone who claims that the first episode was predictable and the performances phoned in just does not have the inherent capacity to appreciate what they're watching. Matt Weiner still has the ability to both fullfill and upend viewers' expectations at the same time. It's what makes Mad Men so compelling.    … Expand
  3. m_elders
    May 26, 2014
    10
    The first half of Mad Men season 7 lived up to my high expectations that I set when I heard the final season would be split into two parts. The first two episodes were very good: easily living up to Mad Men standards. Field Trip was the first episode I loved. It was followed by The Monolith, one of my favorite Mad Men episodes to date, an episode packed with symbolism and passionateThe first half of Mad Men season 7 lived up to my high expectations that I set when I heard the final season would be split into two parts. The first two episodes were very good: easily living up to Mad Men standards. Field Trip was the first episode I loved. It was followed by The Monolith, one of my favorite Mad Men episodes to date, an episode packed with symbolism and passionate outbursts. The next episode, The Runaways, is almost certainly the weirdest, most surprising Mad Men episode I've ever seen, but it was still incredible. The last two episodes were consistently excellent, with moments that stand alongside my favorite moments in the whole show. The mid-season finale made me want more, but not in the cheap way of most shows: I am intrigued without feeling like my emotions were manipulated. I am eagerly awaiting the series finale, and I can't wait to see what all the writers will create next!… Expand
  4. NBAluke579
    Apr 14, 2014
    9
    A very strong season opener to what I'm sure will be an outstanding final season to one of the greatest TV shows ever made.

    Mad Men is one of those rare shows that is able to nail almost everything perfectly. The acting performances are outstanding , the cinematography and the gorgeous production values are stunning, and the rich,intricate writing is as razor-sharp as always. Whatever    A very strong season opener to what I'm sure will be an outstanding final season to one of the greatest TV shows ever made.

    Mad Men is one of those rare shows that is able to nail almost everything perfectly. The acting performances are outstanding , the cinematography and the gorgeous production values are stunning, and the rich,intricate writing is as razor-sharp as always. Whatever way you put it, Mad Men is a landmark Television show and one of the prime examples of the so called "TV Golden Age". Its definitely a show in the league of all-time greats like "The Wire", "The Sopranos" and "Mad Men". As always its a joy to watch.

    Its going to be sad to see it go, but all great things have to come to an inevitable end eventually. Cant wait to see the rest of the season. I'm already hooked.    … Expand
  5. Captiosus
    Apr 14, 2014
    5
    Mad Men really feels like a show that's run a season too long. It started feeling that way towards the in season 6 and, sadly, season 7 follows suit as it limps out of the gate. Whatever connections I felt with these characters from seasons 1-4 have slowly been whittled away by seasons 5 and 6. Now in Season 7, I can't bring myself to really care about them anymore. Don is the same oldMad Men really feels like a show that's run a season too long. It started feeling that way towards the in season 6 and, sadly, season 7 follows suit as it limps out of the gate. Whatever connections I felt with these characters from seasons 1-4 have slowly been whittled away by seasons 5 and 6. Now in Season 7, I can't bring myself to really care about them anymore. Don is the same old Don. Peggy is the same old Peggy. Sterling is the same old Sterling, now with 100% more LSD instead of booze. Pete has changed for the (somewhat) better but at the cost of everyone else at SC&P, who have all become jerks.

    Like LamontRaymond said in his review of the pilot, it just feels like we've been here before... Over and over and over again. The suspense and drama of the character interactions ran their course a long time ago. Meanwhile, the promo videos show Pete talking to someone on the phone about breaking away and starting yet another agency? We've seen that plot line once already...    … Expand
  6. LamontRaymond
    Apr 13, 2014
    5
    It's only been one episode, but this season feels mailed-in. Workaday. Been there,done that. I'm intrigued by the Freddy storyline, and the Neve Campbell scene was cool, but the rest felt oh so .... standard.
  7. NikolayG
    Apr 27, 2015
    6
    This series has been one of the best I've ever seen, up through the end of season 5. But in season 6 it went off the rails, or became afraid of its own trajectory and retreated. Don Draper was set up to vault into totally unknown territory at the end of season 5, but season 6 did not follow through, and suddenly the whole theme of the show the whole thing about Don's identity has becomeThis series has been one of the best I've ever seen, up through the end of season 5. But in season 6 it went off the rails, or became afraid of its own trajectory and retreated. Don Draper was set up to vault into totally unknown territory at the end of season 5, but season 6 did not follow through, and suddenly the whole theme of the show the whole thing about Don's identity has become irrelevant. It is so strange. I'm not sure why the writers retreated, but instead of launching into where the story has brought them, the writers have backtracked and backpedalled and most of the show in season 6 and season 7 is nothing more than repeating things that have happened before in the series. This has been a real let down and is kind of shocking. Just pretend the series ends at the end of season 5, and it will seem like a really excellent series, and you can imagine what happened following season 5 rather than watch the sad truth.… Expand
  8. seatownswagger
    Apr 14, 2014
    9
    the ending was the best part of the whole episode. otherwise it doesn't really look too interesting. same old, same old so far. Hopefully the rest of the season improves.
  9. drlowdon
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    With the writing, acting and direction continuing to reach the heights viewers have come to expect from the show this is a fitting end to the story of Don Draper and the rest of the Mad Men cast. One of TVs all-time great drama series.
  10. Rex_richards
    Apr 27, 2014
    9
    Two seasons ago Mad Men descended into cliche with fights, deaths, each episode seemed to have a cliffhanger but now thankfully we're back to the slow burn weirdness where so little happens it is actually more compelling. Also thankfully its not on the media radar so much, there was a point when it was getting so trendy it got overblown. It seems to be descending into a sort of murkyTwo seasons ago Mad Men descended into cliche with fights, deaths, each episode seemed to have a cliffhanger but now thankfully we're back to the slow burn weirdness where so little happens it is actually more compelling. Also thankfully its not on the media radar so much, there was a point when it was getting so trendy it got overblown. It seems to be descending into a sort of murky world suited for fans as opposed to being picked over every day the way breaking bad was. So that's all good. The one thing for me is that I still don't uderstand why don draper is seen as some tragic figure hurtling into an abyss. To me he seems to have had a pretty awesome time! Women, money, cars, family who stick with him, what's the problem?… Expand
  11. dierregi
    Jan 25, 2015
    5
    Being a great fan of Mad Men, I was disappointed by the first part of Season 7. The title of each episode could be “Everybody against Don Draper”. For reasons I cannot understand, Don suddenly turned into the most despised character and spends each episode being humiliated by his former friends and colleagues.

    Besides, some of his decisions hardly make any sense, such as going back to    Being a great fan of Mad Men, I was disappointed by the first part of Season 7. The title of each episode could be “Everybody against Don Draper”. For reasons I cannot understand, Don suddenly turned into the most despised character and spends each episode being humiliated by his former friends and colleagues.

    Besides, some of his decisions hardly make any sense, such as going back to his agency, despite the demeaning rules set by his associates. He could have sold his share in the agency and got a better job elsewhere. Then there is Peggy’s behavior and her turning into a bigger **** each season. Even if Don did not do anything to harm her and her new boss Lou is a total dick, she welcomes back Don saying “Nobody mussed you”. Where was that coming from?

    Joan is also turning into an aloof **** Richard is lost in LSD and everybody else just hates Don for no fathomable reason. Finally, the reasons why Don and Megan marriage is still going on are impossible to understand. Also, the actress playing Sally Draper is now almost fully grown up and when she speaks, she gives me the creeps with her deep, masculine voice. Big disappointment.    … Expand
  12. Andremax
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    I really don't know what Mad Men is divided by seasons. Series for itself is an unity. Things that happens links each other and everything has a reason to be there.
  13. borderlinefilms
    Aug 5, 2014
    9
    Mad Men successfully established the prototype for the new cable serial drama. It has the look and feel of something splendid. It is set in the 60's, yet never truly demonstrated just how profound that decade was. The period and setting is reduced to simple decor without a soul. Like advertising. Like the man who calls himself Don Draper. The 60's may well be the most significant decade inMad Men successfully established the prototype for the new cable serial drama. It has the look and feel of something splendid. It is set in the 60's, yet never truly demonstrated just how profound that decade was. The period and setting is reduced to simple decor without a soul. Like advertising. Like the man who calls himself Don Draper. The 60's may well be the most significant decade in America, one that spawned promises we are still coming to terms with and catching up to, but in Mad Men it is merely peripheral embellishment, window dressing. Despite it's minimalist execution and vapid content, Mad Men has the lure and semblance of profound significance. In it's entire bouquet of 86 episodes, little actually happened. It could all have been effectively distilled into a 90 minute movie. Yet it was all so very seductive and entrancing. It ensnared us with its false nostalgia, those simple, innocuous times. It teased us with a sly grin more enigmatic than the Mona Lisa. Above all, it manufactured a tender impression of comfort and familiarity. Like a narcissistic mirrored experience. Provoking in us to ask "Who are we?". At it's core Mad Men is a zombie flick. Empty characters in a soulless world, carrying on despite the absence of meaning and identity. We aren't Don Draper. Jon Hamm isn't Don Draper. Not even Don Draper is Don Draper. I'm still waiting to see the final 7 episodes but I predict (**** Warning! Imaginary Spoiler Ahead! Stop Now or Proceed With Caution! ****) it will end like it began. Don Draper kills Don Draper. Either literally or in a dream he can't wake up from.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

20
#20 Best TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Jun 24, 2014
    80
    With its signature mixture of tiny details providing texture and easy storytelling flow, Mad Men lures us back into its final season with all the confidence in the world.
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  2. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Apr 15, 2014
    90
    There’s a confidence in the writing in this episode that’s been missing the last few years, in which it sometimes felt like we were spinning our wheels.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Apr 14, 2014
    80
    You will find things still generally a mess come Sunday, but now there is at least the possibility of light.
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