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>Mad men had okay moments
It had some great moments, the finale of season 3, Lane's ending, both of Don's breakdowns, the various mergers. But I know people have different opinions on what makes moments 'great'.
>It just meanders about.
I don't think so, it shakes things up multiple times after s3, not just in setting but character dynamics too. Specifically Don's fall from grace in s6 onwards. Compare that to the Sopranos (becuase it's already been brought up) where it feels like shit doesn't really change dramatically until the final couple of episodes.
>sorely missing a strong thesis or plotline
Overall plotline in my eyes is about the original, small and unique advertising firm trying to maintain independence until the end where it finally gets swallowed up by a larger and mundane corporate giant.
>To be honest, everything it had to say was conveyed in the very first season.
What do you think it was trying to say?
>certainly doesn't deserve to be considered one of the great series of all time.
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