Mad Men Season 7

Right now you can watch Mad Men Season 7 on and — and it holds up to as much attention as you give it. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 1,533 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Jon Hamm's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Mad Men Season 7 keeps coming up in conversation. Mad Men Season 7 takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. The first part of season 7 begins in January 1969, several weeks after the Thanksgiving 1968 ending of season 6, and ends in July 1969, with characters dealing with the dynamics of lives and offices being split between New York and Los Angeles. Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2014. The performances in Mad Men Season 7 do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For anyone looking for storytelling that takes its characters seriously, Mad Men Season 7 delivers. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Jon Hamm anchors a cast that never overplays its hand. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.