Mad Men fans-question

[lizardesque]

So, I finally started watching this show. I'm about 2/3 of the way through the first season, and, apart from wanting to raid the costume department, I'm not sure I really get the appeal. I don't hate it. It's somewhat entertaining, but, with the possible exception of Peggy, I don't find the characters likeable at all. I will admit the rampant misogyny gets my hackles up, so I supposed the show deserves some credit for provoking an emotional reaction from me in that regard.

Anyhow, those of you who are fans--should I stick with it? Does it get better? What do you like about it?

[glw]

I'm a fan. I think it does a good job at attempting historical accuracy (although I actually think it pulls its punches in regard to race relations for the first couple seasons). I personally don't have to "like" the characters to like a show...e.g. House of Cards-- everyone is evil and I love it. Mad Men truly has no protagonist, especially in the later seasons.

[lizardesque]

I guess I don't need to *like* characters per se, but I do feel like I have to identify with them somehow or I really lose interest in what happens to them.
For example, I wouldn't say that I would want to be friends with Piper, on OITNB, but she's generally well intentioned, and it's easy to see how being in extreme situations can get you into some crazy shit.

[glw]

I wouldn't say that I identify with any particular character...but there are situations that resonate with me. Being the "new girl", breaking up, being an angsty teen. But those situations pop up from different characters throughout the series.

If you're interested, this blog is THE BEST. (tons of spoilers, of course, so you'll want to work backwards). There's two posts for each episode, one for style and one for plot.
tomandlorenzo.com/tag/mad-men/

[sitnspin]

I mostly watch it for very superficial reasons.  Clothes, shoes, sex scenes.

[wineenthusiast]

I almost threw in the towel during Season 1 but my sister insisted it got better so I continued to Season 2, which is when I fell in love with the show. I don't love the current season but I have hopes the second half of this final season will be better. Everything from Seasons 2-6 is awesome.