This show about Madison Ave. Advertising executives circa 1960 is stylish, well acted and fairly well written. I've seen the first two episodes now, and I'm enjoying it. It has smarts and a wry humor about it, and I'm looking forward to the next episode. There are moments that feel too forced, or too obvious. The introduction of the in-the-closet Gay executive was too hurried. His mannerisms were vaguely suggestive of his sexuality, and the writers should have left this a running question mark for each viewer to determine for themselves, just as maybe his co-workers might have. It's easy to cherry pick a new show's faults, but the only reason I'm on here writing about it is because it's better than almost any other show on television right now.
FAST FORWARD 2 MONTHS:
I've watched more episodes, and the show is fizzling out. It's trying to be too cute for it's own good. And none of the characters are likable at all. None of 'em. The show is hamstrung by it's own contrived stylishness and attitude. It's not that good a show.
FAST FORWARD 2 MONTHS:
I've watched more episodes, and the show is fizzling out. It's trying to be too cute for it's own good. And none of the characters are likable at all. None of 'em. The show is hamstrung by it's own contrived stylishness and attitude. It's not that good a show.