Mad Men
Bid farewell to Don Draper and co. with our episode-by-episode reviews of Mad Men’s final season – plus where you can catch up online.
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 4
May 10, 2014 | Chris BryantIn Episode 4, Don Draper returned to his job at SC&P. Restricted by the conditions of his employment, Don is given a new boss, a new office and a new level of sobriety. None of these are welcomed. The constraints, … Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 3 (Field Trip)
May 3, 2014 | Chris BryantEpisode 3 opens in Mad Men’s most relaxed position: Don smoking in a cinema. He sees the cars pull away and the couples that adorn the screen, as they hold hands and fall in love – a contrast to what … Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 2 (A Day’s Work)
April 27, 2014 | Chris BryantIt’s Valentine’s Day 1969 and, as far as our advertising executive’s lives go, the game has changed. Struggling against their old ideals and their own success, the heavy-drinking colleagues navigate the inter-office politics with the same misunderstandings and grudges they … Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7, Episode 1
April 17, 2014 | Chris BryantIt’s about time. Mad Men returns this week, fresh, subtle and loved. The opening of Season 7 showcases what Matthew Weiner and co. can do with their handsome and distinguished characters, plot and imagery. Combined, this flair for beauty and … Read More