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Originally Posted by Strange Brew

It may not be your thing.

It's my favorite show ever probably, ahead of Sopranos, True Detective season 1 or The Wire.

And I loved it after the first episode. It's not really a plot driven show so I wouldn't say the pacing really picks up. It's more about characters and capturing the era. And particularly it's depiction of office/business life in NYC at the time is what interested me.

Whisky distillers need to be thankful of that show. Single handedly brought the Old Fashioned back into vogue and it is still everywhere.

Originally Posted by Yamer

I remember pacing being pretty consistent throughout. What sucked me into the show was that late 50s, early 60s aesthetic, office environment, and the cast. Hamm and Slattery are brilliant, and it's fun to have a peek into the culture of the time through an advertising perspective.

There are some frantic and WTF moments that shove the plot forward, but if you're looking for it to build towards finales like Better Call Saul you may find it plodding. It's a character drama that gets better each season as you invest more in the characters, IMO.

Originally Posted by Coach

Agreed. I remember enjoying it all the way, but having to take breaks after 2 episodes most of the time just because it's such a slow burn. Great scenes with great performers and worth it. But it's not a binge show. It's from a time when waiting a week in-between gave you a much needed break and to want to go back. If you space it out you may enjoy it more.

Originally Posted by Sr. Mints

I'd say it does. But what sets Mad Men apart for me is the characters: you start to fall in love with them, root for them, love to hate them (hate to love them?), and the pacing doesn't even matter after a while.

Ok just finished season 1.

We’re into the flow of the show now.

One thing I will say is there aren’t too many characters to cachet for in this show.