11 Years Later, This Stellar 7-Part Historical Drama Is Already Considered a Classic

11 years since its finale, it’s hard to find many shows that even brush up against the greatness of Mad Men. Released during the peak of the prestige television boom, airing the same year as The Sopranos‘ conclusion and one year prior to the start of another AMC masterpiece, Breaking Bad, Matthew Weiner‘s historical drama, lasting seven seasons across 92 episodes, is still a worthy binge in 2026. With the series now available on HBO Max, it’s never been easier to be fully immersed in the world of advertising in New York City during the 1960s. Its lead star, Jon Hamm, who plays the inscrutable but captivating Don Draper, is one of television’s hottest stars thanks to the hit Apple TV series, Your Friends and Neighbors. Mad Men signaled the beginning of a remarkable career, as well as a profound evolution of the medium.