AMC's signature series explored the changing culture of America in the 1960s through the perspective of employees at a Madison Avenue advertising company. The seventh and final season of the acclaimed series was split into two parts, with these last seven episodes from 2015 taking the show into the ‘70s and bringing closure to the characters as their firm is bought up and their freedom curtailed, a development that each deals with differently. Joan (Christina Hendricks) confronts the sexism of the new bosses directly, while Peggy (Elisabeth Moss) tries out a new attitude, and Don (Jon Hamm) simply drives off in search of himself. A critical darling from the start, Mad Men used the lens of the past to tackle issues of sex, race, social roles, sexual identity, marriage, parenthood, and disenchantment with the American Dream, and it here comes to a satisfying conclusion. And Hamm finally won a well-deserved Emmy for his defining performance as Don Draper, one of the most interesting characters on TV. Extras include audio commentaries, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and an interactive advertising timeline. Highly recommended. (S. Axmaker)
Mad Men: The Final Season, Part 2
Lionsgate, 352 min., not rated, DVD: 3 discs, $39.98; Blu-ray: 2 discs, $39.98 Volume 31, Issue 1
Mad Men: The Final Season, Part 2
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