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Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3
Having never watched an episode before (well parts and thought it was kind of boring), I just watched the Season 5 Premier and while it was entertaining I don't understand why this is the best show on tv (arguably).
Can someone explain to me why this is such a good show. I'd prefer a serious answer as I am curious about the show.
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Personally, my advice would be to PVR season 5 for a later date, and start watching from the beginning of the series. You can get seasons 1-4 on Netflix. There's a whole lot of character development that happens, and of course, a bunch of cheating and home wrecking.
I thought that the season 5 premiere was decent, but it didn't necessarily encapsulate why I like Mad Men. But knowing the characters and their history made it very watchable for me, although I can understand why someone just jumping in would find it a bit bland.
So, do yourself a favour and start at the beginning. By the time you're done 1-4, season 5 will probably be on Netflix anyway, so you can continue right along.
To answer your question more directly instead of giving fatherly advice, I think that the best thing about Mad Men are the characters. The show is very well cast and the acting is great. Also, I really enjoy the attention to detail in the set decorating, wardrobe, and storylines. It obviously romanticizes the era considerably, but for someone like me who never lived it for myself, I find that quite enjoyable. It is also filmed very nicely and looks great in HD.