Mad Men
Where the truth lies.
Created by Matthew Weiner
On AMC
A stylized, melancholic study of ambition and self-deception in 1960s Manhattan, where professional success masks personal emptiness and moral compromise.
Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.
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Questions people ask
Is Mad Men sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Mad Men one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 92% of series.
Does Mad Men leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Mad Men easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Mad Men scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Mad Men violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Mad Men, and what each one shares →
Like Mad Men
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mad Men
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mad Men, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mad Men, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mad Men, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
