Mad Men: The Final Season

On the one hand, it’s a thrill to see Don out in the open, no longer encumbered by his secret. On the other, honesty doesn’t seem to have clarified his life all that much.

That Should Be Fascinating For Everyone Involved

There has to be some internal work going on, too. Otherwise the nostalgia will get you in the end.

“Mad Men is smarter than the people who think they are smarter than Mad Men…”

Interviews Mad Men: The Final Season

An interview with Matt Zoller Seitz

So We Beat On, Boats Against the Current…

This is the first time Don has ever been alone, secure but untethered, and without secrets.

The Transition Will Be As Smooth As Possible

Yowza. When you’re already cheering during the opening credits, you know it’s gonna be a good one. “Time & Life”...

“TV can be every bit as complex a medium as any novel…”

Interviews Mad Men: The Final Season

An interview with Alissa Wilkinson

Now It’s Time To Leave The Capsule If You Dare

I once had vertigo for twenty days straight. The dizziness was worst when I had to look up–to reach for...

“I couldn’t wait for Sunday nights…”

An interview with Kara VanderBijl

The Sunset of Promise

I was always a little afraid Betty Draper might grow up to be Livia Soprano. When I tried to imagine...

“The more you invest in the show the more you get back…”

An interview with Brianna Ashby

The Pain from an Old Wound