Reflection Task 2b

Reflection Task 2b

I want to talk a bit about the TV serial “Mad Men”. I used to watch it heavily in 2010. The serial started to be broadcast in 2007 and the final episode was in May 2015. The serial is about the advertising sector of 1960s in the US. The 1960s are the times when advertising on TV was getting more and more important. The serial narrates the life of people in the Sterling&Cooper Advertising Agency. The starring of the serial is mainly Don Drapper. Creative director and junior partner of Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency and, as of the sixth season, a partner of Sterling Cooper & Partners, he is the series' main character. He is a hard-drinking, chain-smoking executive with a shadowy past who has achieved success in advertising. It was gradually disclosed over the seasons that Draper's real name is Dick Whitman. He stole the identity of Lieutenant Don Draper during the Korean War, who was killed in front of him when their entire unit was wiped out in a battle, except for Whitman, who was wounded. Draper was due to be sent home, so by switching dog tags with him, Dick found a way to escape his family history with which he was so unhappy. Actually he is a talented, smart and good-looking guy. He became a partner of the advertising agency where he started in a humble position. The director of the serial reflects the life of people in the Sterling&Cooper to be full of harsh competition. Everybody tries to promote to higher positions. Also there is great deal of stress due the attitudes of the clients. I totally agree with the way the director depicts difficulties of professional life. Competition and rivalry is everywhere. Young professionals can learn much from the story of the serial. The settings and dressing style of the characters reflect the 1960s perfectly. The serial also covers important historical events such as Korean and Wietnam Wars, landing on the moon, the death of Marilyn Monroe and so on. It conveys a nostalgic air amid the screen. I always found this serial really impressing and enjoyable to watch.