The show explores the professional and personal lives of 1960s advertising executives on Madison Avenue, focusing on Sterling Cooper and its transformations over the decade. At the center is Donald Draper, a creative genius with a troubled childhood that has shaped his adult life and career. Despite his confidence, Draper struggles with insecurities, evident in his vices and how he copes with the consequences of his actions.
New York City, 1960s. In the ego-driven Golden Age of advertising, everyone i...