The term “end of an era” is overused in entertainment, but the conclusion of Mad Men Sunday night certainly feels significant in the TV landscape. While never a huge ratings hit, the series had a profound impact, establishing AMC’s footprint in the scripted television world and leading to the cable channel's success with programs like Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead – the latter going on to be one of the most popular series on TV.
Perhaps more importantly, Mad Men was an major stepping stone in scripted drama, with a lot of influence on what would follow in many series, building itself off of earlier shows like The Sopranos and The Shield to create a rich, textured world, with nuanced and highly flawed characters.
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Perhaps more importantly, Mad Men was an major stepping stone in scripted drama, with a lot of influence on what would follow in many series, building itself off of earlier shows like The Sopranos and The Shield to create a rich, textured world, with nuanced and highly flawed characters.
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