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Slow-burn romances on TV keep us glued to the screen, building tension through lingering glances, near-misses, and heartfelt moments that make the payoff unforgettable. These couples take their time, earning our investment with chemistry and depth that explode when they finally connect.

We’ve ranked 10 of the most rewarding slow-burn romances in TV history, from captivating to iconic, based on their emotional buildup and satisfying resolution. Here’s why these love stories are worth the wait.

10. The X-Files (1993-2018) – Mulder and Scully Fox

Fox Mulder and Dana Scully’s partnership starts as a clash of belief and skepticism while hunting paranormal cases. Their trust grows over years, with subtle glances and quiet support fueling a simmering bond.

The Season 7 kiss (2000) feels earned after endless teases. We’re hooked by their understated, cosmic chemistry.

9. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013-2021) – Jake and Amy Fox / NBC

Jake Peralta’s goofy detective antics meet Amy Santiago’s by-the-book drive,...

Can you believe it’s been nearly a decade since Don Draper meditated his way into creating the most legendary Coke ad in TV history? Mad Men wrapped up in 2015, but its cast? Still everywhere, some in your favorite shows, others totally off the radar. From high-fashion red carpets to indie film sets to unexpected career pivots, this crew didn’t just fade into the smoke-filled offices of Sterling Cooper.

Jon Hamm went full Hollywood heartthrob, Elisabeth Moss kept dominating TV like a boss, and January Jones, well, she’s still keeping us guessing on Instagram. The drama might’ve ended, but we’re still obsessed with where everyone ended up. If you ever wondered what Peggy, Roger, or even little Sally Draper are doing in 2025, you’re in the right place. Warning, this may spark a sudden urge to rewatch all seven seasons. Martini not included.

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The Handmaid's Tale season 6 has finally premiered on Hulu, and it’s quickly become the talk of the town. But while fans are focused on the gripping final chapter of June’s journey, star Elisabeth Moss recently sparked excitement for an entirely different reason. In a new interview to promote the final season of the dystopian drama, Moss revealed that she’d be open to revisiting one of her earlier fan-favorite roles. Can you guess which one?

If you guessed Peggy Olson from Mad Men, you'd be right! Moss sat down with host Andy Cohen on a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live to talk The Handmaid's Tale season 6, among other things. When asked if she'd be down to reprise her role as Peggy if the hit AMC period drama were ever to be rebooted, she didn’t hesitate to say yes. Moss responded enthusiastically, saying she'd be "super...

A decade after Mad Men came to an end, some fans are still desperate to see Don Draper (Jon Hamm) and Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) return for another season. In a recent interview, Moss said she holds a similar hope, and that she is always open to reprising the character of Peggy in the future. Both Don and Peggy were Mad Men's two primary characters, navigating the acclaimed series through its seven seasons and 16 Primetime Emmy wins. Hamm has since spoofed his character in movies like Unfrosted, but many fans want to see Draper and Olson properly reunite in a revival.

During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live! to promote the final season of The Handmaid's Tale, Elisabeth Moss said she is also eager to see what the future holds for Peggy Olson. "Thank you for wanting that," the actress began. "I would never say, 'No,' to anything like that.

Elisabeth Moss is ending her run on The Handmaid’s Tale and is open to reprising her role of Peggy Olson in a Mad Men reboot.

The Emmy-winning star appeared on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, where host Andy Cohen asked if she would consider giving life to Peggy again.

“Thank you for wanting that,” Moss told Cohen. “I would never say, ‘No,’ to anything like that. I’m not one of those people that’s like, ‘I want to move on and do….’ Mad Men is one of the greatest things I’ve ever done and will ever do.”

She continued, “I would be super happy to play that character again. I loved playing her.”

Moss starred as Peggy Olson for all seven seasons of the AMC drama series created by Matthew Weiner. Peggy started the series as Jon Hamm’s Don Draper’s secretary and eventually became a copywriter with her own office.

If 54-year-old Jon Hamm were a genre, he’d be a delicious cocktail of charm, mystery, and just the right amount of chaos to keep stuff spicey. Whether he’s mooning over in Mad Men or getting gut-bustlingly unhinged in a comedy sketch, the man’s got range.

Now, as the two-time Golden Globe award-winner gears up to star in the upcoming drama series Your Friends & Neighbors, critics are already toasting. Yep, the show hasn’t even dropped yet, but the early reviews are calling it “sharp, twisted, and peak Hamm,” which pretty much does sound like our kind of party.

So, whether you’re deep in your Hamm era or just Hamm-curious, this list’s your official starter pack. Seven must-watch movies and shows that prove Jon Hamm ain’t just a snack; he’s the whole dang charcuterie board.

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Actor Jon Hamm rose to prominence with his performance as Don Draper in the critically acclaimed series Mad Men. It ran for seven seasons and earned Hamm multiple Emmy nominations while being regarded as one of the greatest modern cable television shows.

In a recent interview, Hamm discussed his work on the iconic series and was asked about some of his favorite lines from it, which have formed quite a trend on social media.

Jon Hamm in Mad Men (Credit: AMC).

In response, Hamm picked two of the most savage lines from the series. Here is what Hamm had to say about his favorite quotes from Mad Men, and why the two lines are a standout amid the show’s brilliant writing.

Jon Hamm revealed his favorite quotes from Mad Men

Jon Hamm played the role of Don Draper, the creative director of an advertising agency. Hamm played the role...

Elisabeth Moss has really upped her game since her career started decades ago in 1990, though her breakthrough role as Peggy Olson in Mad Men, which made her a household name in Hollywood’s entertainment industry, continues to be regarded as her best one to date. For years, she perfectly embodied her to the point where her name started being used simultaneously with Peggy’s.

Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson. | Credits: Mad Men / AMC.

In fact, to say that Moss is as equally resilient and strong in her mindset and opinions, if not more, wouldn’t be an understatement. This is because, just like her strong-willed character, the 42-year-old actress boldly refused to follow in Jon Hamm’s footsteps with one decision that other major actors seemed to be taking: Going not only in front of the lens but behind them too.

Elisabeth Moss refused to direct on Mad Men, unlike her co-stars Moss as Peggy.

Mad Men is one of the most critically revered American period drama television series of the 21st century. Created by Matthew Weiner, the show captivated audiences with its stylish depiction of 1960s America, especially the advertising world, with complex characters and high-stakes risks. While there is much to admire about the show, there is one thing that surprised fans, which ultimately ended up being the biggest gamble Weiner ever made.

Jon Hamm as Don Draper in Mad Men | Credit: AMC

The boldest of creative risks taken by the show was shattering viewers’ perspective of its enigmatic protagonist, Jon Hamm’s Don Draper. Well, read on to know what Weiner did and how his decision ended up impacting the fans and the overall appeal of the show.

Mad Men’s biggest gamble was shattering viewers’ perception of its lead Mad Men | Credit: AMC

Throughout Mad Men’s initial run, Jon Hamm...

Actors finding a connection with their fellow co-stars in real life has become more or less a common feat in Hollywood at this point, and Elizabeth Moss and Fred Armisen were yet another addition to that long list. But, like many others, their love affair couldn’t last long as the pair separated within less than a year, after only 8 months together.

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Like most others, they were convinced what they had was true love too, but their harsh realization came to them a bit too soon, and what proved to be a “traumatic” marriage for Moss finally came to an end. But the surprising part in all of this was the fact that the actress’ life-changing role in Mad Men oddly played a role in the end of her marriage with Armisen.

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While improvisation is often welcomed by filmmakers as a way for actors to tweak dialogue and add their own touch, Matthew Weiner, creator of the Emmy-winning series Mad Men had a firm rule for his show, no improvisation.

Mad Men | Credit: AMC

John Slattery, who played the role of Roger Sterling in the period drama, reflected on the showrunner’s unbreakable rule on the set, saying that Weiner was committed to preserving his meticulously crafted show exactly as written.

John Slattery reflected on the Mad Men creator’s preference of avoiding any improvisations

John Slattery took on the role of Roger Sterling in the Emmy-winning drama Mad Men, one of the two senior partners at Sterling Cooper and a mentor to the series’ protagonist, Don Draper, throughout its seven-season run.

John Slattery in Mad Men | Credit: AMC

And during an interview with The Guardian, the actor revealed how the show creator Matthew Weiner,...

100 greatest TV performances of the 21st century, were recently chosen by Variety staff. It includes actors from dramas and comedies, spanning different genres and styles. The selection was limited to scripted shows that premiered after January 1, 2000, meaning some iconic performances from earlier series weren’t included.

To make room for more shows, only one performance per series was allowed. Rather than just a ranking, this list is a celebration of incredible acting and a reminder of the great TV moments we’ve had—and the ones still to come.

What’s intriguing about this list is that it features two performances from superhero shows—a genre often overlooked or considered inferior to more traditional dramas.

Related: 20 Greatest Female Superheroes in History (Marvel & DC)

On number 71 we have Antony Starr as the Homelander from the notable Amazon show ‘The Boys.’ Starr’s performance is widely praised because he makes the character both terrifying and fascinating.

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Raegon Revord played Sheldon's sister Missy for seven seasons on "Young Sheldon," and through all that time she never changed her hair. Well, that's not entirely true — sometimes she got to wear a ponytail, and for one episode she dyed her hair blonde — but for the most part Missy never changes her style, which is a little odd for such a rebellious character. Revord herself reportedly asked for a haircut multiple times throughout the series, but was denied for four years straight. It was only in season 6, after Revord suffered a traumatic car crash in real life, that she got her wish. She asked for a haircut and, after much deliberation, the showrunners decided to let her get one.

As Revord explained to Et in 2023:

"They called me over and they were like, 'Hey, we have some news for you.

From Jon Hamm to Elisabeth Moss, the Mad Men characters are played by immensely talented actors playing deeply complex characters. Almost every major character is involved in extramarital affairs, amoral backroom dealings, and the relentless spread of secondhand smoke. Focusing on the unscrupulous executives of a New York advertising firm in the 1960s, Mad Men is subversively action-free. Whereas shows like The Sopranos relied on mob murders to keep the audience invested, Mad Men had to grip viewers with its characters and their interpersonal conflicts alone.

Throughout seven critically acclaimed seasons, the cast of Mad Men collectively won two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Many of Mad Men’s cast members received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for their performances, and some of them even took home trophies. The writers created a company full of rich, three-dimensional human beings, and the cast brought them to life.

At first glance, Mad Men’s Don Draper and Seinfeld’s Cosmo Kramer are pretty much nothing alike. One is a slick advertising genius who wears fancy suits, drinks fine whiskey and works in the 1960s. The other is a hipster doofus who mooches off of his neighbor, and barely worked much at all throughout the 1990s.

But upon closer inspection, these two characters may not be so dissimilar after all. As writer and Mad Men fan Ben Crew recently pointed out on social media, Don Draper basically landed his first office job the same way Kramer did — by just randomly showing up one day.

Yup, Don only started working at Sterling-Cooper because he pretended like he had been hired — although he did go the extra mile and make sure to get Roger Sterling nice and drunk the night before.

In the case of Kramer, he accidentally stumbled into a...

Imagine Mad Men without Jon Hamm’s brooding Don Draper—impossible, right? Well, it nearly happened. And oddly enough, his devastatingly good looks were the problem. Studio execs fretted that Hamm might be too handsome for viewers to buy him as the complex, troubled ad man, fearing his charm could overshadow the gritty 1960s narrative.

Credits: Jon Hamm in The Morning Show | Credits: Kerry Ehrin Productions

As if that weren’t enough, The Sopranos icon James Gandolfini almost sealed the show’s fate before it aired, as his powerhouse performance left everyone questioning if another morally gray lead could ever work. The combo of Hamm’s looks and Gandolfini’s shadow nearly killed the series, but luckily, Mad Men managed to break through—proving that charm, danger, and a killer suit could redefine TV drama.

How Jon Hamm’s Star Power and a Risky Casting Decision Shaped Mad Men‘s...

Elisabeth Moss is best known for her breakout role as Peggy Olson in Mad Men. The actress then went on to star in Hulu’s drama series The Handmaid’s Tale, which won her a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She went on to win one more Emmy for the show and also two Golden Globe awards.

Moss’ 2017 win saw her use the F-word multiple times during her acceptance speech. A vocal member of the Church of Scientology, Moss mentioned in an interview how outraged she was when a report detailing the Church’s view on swearing and how it was an integral part of the culture came out on the heels of her Emmy win.

Elisabeth Moss Expresses Her Disdain For Allegedly Fake Scientology Report Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson in Mad Men | Credits: AMC

Elisabeth Moss had her breakthrough in shows like Mad Men...

Actress Elisabeth Moss is best known for her portrayal of Peggy Olson in the critically acclaimed period drama series Mad Men. She also gained fame for her work on the dystopian series The Handmaid’s Tale. However, during the earlier stages of her career, Moss featured in James Mangold’s 1993 drama Girl, Interrupted.

Mad Men star Elisabeth Moss starred in 1993’s Girl, Interrupted (Credit: AMC).

During an interview, Moss spoke about the film’s production and admitted that the cast and crew were divided into two camps. These camps were centered around lead stars Angelina Jolie and Winona Ryder. As a result, Moss revealed why she felt intimidated by Jolie and could never become friends with her. Here is what Moss said about working on the movie.

Elisabeth Moss Revealed Her Experience With Angelina Jolie on Girl, Interrupted

Actress Elisabeth Moss starred in the 1993 drama film Girl, Interrupted directed by James Mangold.

Mad Men became one of the most critically acclaimed shows during its seven-season run on AMC. Created by Matthew Weiner, the series revolved around Don Draper, an advertising executive at Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency. The series also features Christina Hendricks as Joan Holloway, the office manager at the agency with ambitious career plans who slowly climbs up the corporate ladder.

Christina Hendricks played Joan Holloway in Mad Men (Credit: AMC).

During an interview, Weiner revealed that the original plans for the character were much different as she was only meant to play a small part. However, the showrunner admitted that Hendricks’ casting in the role led him to realize that the character could have a more significant role in the story and later played a part in exploring some complex ideas. Here is what Weiner had originally planned for Hendricks’ character and why he changed it.

Mad Men Showrunner Revealed...

As much as Mad Men can be called a drama centered around power dynamics, the show ended up being so much more than that throughout its seven seasons. Following complex characters with deeper intentions than they lead on, the series delivered an impeccable story over the course of its long run.

Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson in Mad Men | Credit: AMC

With this in mind, it isn’t surprising that the series made its audiences emotional in more ways than one. However, many would be surprised to know that its great writing did not even spare those who were a part of its cast. During an interview, Peggy Olson’s actress, Elisabeth Moss, revealed that she got quite emotional when she made her exit from the series.

Elisabeth Moss Was Very Emotional At the End of Mad Men

During an interview with Vanity Fair, Elisabeth Moss became quite candid about...

Breaking Bad has been widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time. While there are a lot of positive aspects within the series, its dialogue is especially loved. Several iconic lines over the course of its five seasons force the viewer to pause the program and contemplate on the words that just stumbled out of a character’s mount.

A still from Breaking Bad | Credits: AMC

Although there is no denying that the series is iconic in several ways, there is another that can easily ace the same feat. Where fans have to look through the entirety of Bryan Cranston’s series to find words of wisdom, Mad Men is able to achieve the same regard through a single character.

Through the course of its seven seasons, Don Draper has had some of the most iconic and memorable lines in all of television. While there are several examples of the same,...

Character transformations in TV shows can be shockingly unexpected, adding depth and complexity to the storylines and keeping viewers engaged. From timid to formidable, characters like Walter White and Peggy Olson showcase the power of development in television narratives. Characters like Jaime Lannister from Game of Thrones and Omar Little from The Wire undergo surprising transformations that challenge perceptions.

Character transformations within TV show narratives are common, but occasionally the direction they take can be shockingly unexpected, for better or worse. These metamorphoses serve as pivotal plot points, adding depth and complexity to the overarching story and keeping viewers engaged in the characters' journeys. From the mild-mannered chemistry teacher turned ruthless drug kingpin character in Breaking Bad to the timid young woman who evolves into a formidable conqueror in Game of Thrones, these transformations showcase the power of character development in television.

Other notable examples include the criminal-turned-vigilante in The Wire...

The most popular 2000s TV shows created memorable characters and engaging storylines perfect for binge-watching sessions. Streaming services brought new life to these iconic series, making them even more addictive and accessible to audiences. From realistic crime depictions to animation excellence, 2000s TV shows offer something for everyone, captivating viewers with diverse themes.

Many of the most popular and decade-defining television series from the 2000s have storylines that are easily enjoyed through binging sessions. Combining the powerful forces of engaging storytelling and the creation of iconic characters makes it impossible for audiences to avoid speeding through each season. Memorable characters, such as Walter White from Breaking Bad, add to the bingeable value of a series as audiences become quickly invested in the character's journey.

These series were able to draw in large and passionate audiences in a world where streaming services had yet to be established. However, it shouldn't go...

Steven Knight is currently one of the busiest writers in Hollywood. He’s gearing up to start production on a new “Peaky Blinders” movie starring Cillian Murphy while also writing the upcoming “Star Wars: The New Jedi Order,” which is set to see Daisy Ridley reprising her role as Rey.

But before either of those projects bear fruit, fans of Knight’s writing can look forward to his new show “The Veil.” The FX on Hulu limited series stars Elisabeth Moss as a spy who finds herself caught up in a web of secrets in a globe-trotting espionage series.

“The Veil” stars Elisabeth Moss, Yumma Marwan, Alec Secareanu, Thibault de Montalembert, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, James Purefoy, Josh Charles, Joana Ribeiro, Phill Langhorne, Dan Wyllie, Aron von Andrian, and Dali Benssalah.

According to the official synopsis, the show “explores the surprising and fraught relationship between two women (Moss and Yumna Marwan) who...

Not every successful TV show needs a spinoff – sometimes it's best to let a great show stand alone. Mad Men, The Wire, and Lost all resisted the urge for spinoffs, allowing their original stories to shine. The Americans and The Leftovers also chose to end without spinoffs, keeping their complete narratives intact.

Whenever a hit television show came to an end it was never long before a spinoff or follow-up was announced, but in some rare cases, there have been instances where great shows have been allowed to remain just that without any subsequent media. For every successful spinoff, like Frasier or Better Call Saul, there were always ten more disappointments, like Joey or After Mash, that viewers would rather just forget. That’s why it was always such a refreshing change of pace when series creators just let their show exist without the need to turn it into a sprawling extended universe.

TV characters can evolve drastically over time, but some shows keep them stagnant for prolonged runs. Rapid character growth can lead to stale storylines, while gradual change can be more impactful. Not all character development is positive, but even negative growth can make characters more compelling.

TV characters don't have to change so much, but some shows evolve their characters beyond all recognition. Unlike film, TV is a medium which isn't inherently focused on change. Because shows are often created with the goal of running interminably, it doesn't help the writers if the characters resolve their various issues too soon. Shows can quickly become stale if a character overcomes their fatal flaw, because there isn't a natural progression for their next steps. However, this is just one method of constructing a TV show, and some shows tell overarching stories about characters slowly growing.

Some TV shows change completely by their final seasons,...

Mad Men accurately depicted the racism of the 1960s, but failed to condemn it enough, reducing black characters to their impact on white characters. The fate of Peggy and Pete's baby remains a mystery, leaving the audience wondering what happened to the child throughout the series. The show could have handled issues of body-shaming and Betty's weight gain with more empathy and representation, rather than using it as a plot device to punish her character.

Sixteen years after its premiere, Mad Men remains compulsively watchable, but there are some aspects that haven't aged quite so well. Considered one of the most iconic examples of prestige television, Mad Men ran for 7 seasons on AMC from 2007 to 2015. For those watching while the show was airing, there was little better than weeknights when a new episode would drop. Delivering some of the most iconic characters of all time like Don Draper (Jon Hamm), aka Dick Whitman,...

IGN, a popular website for video game and entertainment media, has ranked the top 10 TV shows of all time based on various criteria such as quality, influence, popularity, and legacy. Here are their picks for the best TV shows ever made:

10. Parks and Recreation Parks & Recreation Trailer

Parks and Recreation is a comedy series that follows the lives of the employees of the Parks and Recreation department of Pawnee, a fictional town in Indiana. The show features a hilarious ensemble cast led by Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, an optimistic and ambitious bureaucrat who loves her job and her town. The show is known for its witty dialogue, absurd situations, heartfelt moments, and memorable characters such as Ron Swanson, Tom Haverford, April Ludgate, Andy Dwyer, and Ben Wyatt. Parks and Recreation ran for seven seasons from 2009 to 2015 and received critical acclaim and several awards.

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George R.R. Martin, the acclaimed author of the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the hit HBO show Game of Thrones, is not only a master storyteller, but also an avid fan of television. He has often praised the medium for its ability to create immersive and complex narratives, and has shared his opinions on various shows and episodes on his blog and in interviews. In this article, we will look at some of the TV episodes that Martin has named as his favorites over the years, and what makes them stand out for him.

The Sopranos Trailer “The Suitcase” from Mad Men: This episode from the fourth season of the critically acclaimed drama about the advertising industry in the 1960s focuses on the relationship between Don Draper (Jon Hamm) and Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss), as they work late into the night...

Most actors are lucky to create one memorable role, but a handful of actors have made their fame through multiple iconic television roles. Though the nature of shows running sometimes for decades can make it difficult for a performer to break away from a role that has come to define a large period of their career, there are indeed instances where they have gone to have equal accomplishment in others of the same medium. In films it is far easier for actors; whereas they might have large, memorable roles in three or four films in a single year, in television they might have only one in ten. That’s what makes it so impressive when actors have legacies stretching between multiple television roles.

The 21st century saw what many deemed to be the golden age of television: beginning with the advent of cable and exploding with the rise of critically acclaimed shows like The Sopranos,...

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The Handmaid's Tale has become one of the most successful and profound television shows thanks to the talented cast and their characters. Based on the 1985 novel of the same name, The Handmaid's Tale mainly follows the perspective of June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) as she details what happened to the United States after it fell to a totalitarian government, known as Gilead. Not long after the takeover, June learns that she, along with several other women, will become Handmaids for their new leaders and be forced to reproduce to "help" increase the birth rates. Unsurprisingly, June slowly rebels and encourages other women too so they can be reunited with their families.

While Elisabeth Moss' particularly shines as the headstrong but morally complex June, she isn't the only character to stand out in the series. Thanks to the talented ensemble, The Handmaid's Tale...

Exclusive: Jill Alexander, who featured on HBO’s Silicon Valley for four seasons, has signed with APA.

The agency has signed Alexander, who has been writing for Disney’s Pixar, in all areas.

It comes after APA’s growth with over a dozen new agents following the CAA/ICM merger. Alexander is the latest signing following the likes of Hayden Panettiere, Nathalie Emmanuel, Pam Grier and Regina Hall.

Alexander spent the last two years writing for Pixar and before that created Sunshine Scouts, an apocalyptic comedy series that Shonda Rhimes developed for Netflix. She was also a participant in the WGA Showrunner Training Program.

This came after she starred as Patrice in Mike Judge’s Silicon Valley as well as playing Peggy Olson’s secretary Marsha in the final season of Mad Men.

She has also appeared in series including Modern Family, New Girl and American Housewife.

Alexander continues to...

Many acclaimed actors have guest-starred on the emotional hospital drama Grey's Anatomy, including Elisabeth Moss, who appeared in one season 3 episode. The actor is known for playing memorable strong and independent TV characters, including Zoey Bartlett on The West Wing, Peggy Olson on Mad Men, and a detective and archivist in the TV thrillers Top of the Lake and Shining Girls, respectively. She's also won two Emmy Awards for her portrayal of June Osborne on The Handmaid's Tale. Her characters are always smart, ambitious, and determined.

Very different from Elisabeth Moss's horror movie roles, her brief guest role on Grey's Anatomy aired in 2007, the same year that she began portraying Peggy on Mad Men. This is significant since Moss didn't make as much of an impression as she would have if she had a one-episode arc today. In the years leading up to this episode, the actor had other guest-starring roles on procedural shows,...

(Welcome to Did They Get It Right?, a series where we take a look at an Oscars category from yesteryear and examine whether the Academy's winner stands the test of time.)

One of the greatest pieces of cinematic ephemera in history is the video of Steven Spielberg reacting to nominations announcement for the 1976 Academy Awards. He was so confident that the world-conquering success of "Jaws" would lead to a clean sweep nomination morning, which would include a Best Director nomination for himself at just 29 years old, that he brought in a video crew to document the celebration. This did not happen. Instead of the 11 nominations Spielberg was predicting, it managed only four, though one of them was for Best Picture. He was shut out of the Best Director category, being the only director of a Best Picture nominee that year not to get a nod.

That fifth slot instead went...

According to John Slattery, it was hard not to be starstruck by Don Draper himself.

The “Mad Men” actor revealed that guest stars on the Emmy-winning AMC series would forgot their lines on set while acting opposite Hamm.

“When Hamm walked into a room in that get-up, people would just go catatonic,” Slattery told The Independent. “Guest stars would sometimes walk up to him and their lines would go right out of their heads. They just wouldn’t know what to do. It happened on more than one occasion.”

He added, “Christina Hendricks would walk into the room and people would shit themselves — it was amazing.”

Slattery played Roger Sterling, one of the partners of the Sterling Cooper ad agency. Hamm famously portrayed Don Draper, a depressed ad executive lothario. Slattery confirmed that, back in 2007, he initially read for the role of Don, and was eventually cast as Roger.

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Most actors can be proud to say they've embodied one all-time-great TV character in their lifetime, but by my count, Elisabeth Moss has played at least four. In the late '90s and early aughts, she was Zoey Bartlet, the president's daughter on "The West Wing." A year after that series ended, she started her run on "Mad Men," where her ad writer Peggy Olson became a more beloved character than most any of the show's titular men. Finally, she took on two tough-as-nails roles, first as traumatized detective Robin in "Top of the Lake," and then as hero June Osborne in the dystopian series "The Handmaid's Tale."

It's a stacked small-screen career, one that seems like it doesn't leave much breathing room for the Emmy winner. But according to the actress herself, great projects are hard to resist. Moss appeared on the Smartless podcast this week, where she spoke...

Over a decade later, and Elisabeth Moss still gets teary-eyed talking about Jon Hamm’s mentorship on “Mad Men.”

Moss starred as Peggy Olson, an up-and-coming copywriter who befriends her elusive boss, the advertising agency legend Don Draper (Hamm), who guides her career in the 1960s male-dominated industry. Peggy eventually parts ways with Don’s firm, leading to an emotional scene in Season 5, Episode 11, which originally aired in 2012.

Moss shared just how “real” the moment felt between her and Hamm during production.

“It all felt very real. I had a very close relationship with Jon,” Moss said during a Vanity Fair video. “There was sort of like a mentor/protégé relationship there, very older brother, little sister. And so it meant something to the both of us when we did this scene.”

While in character, Moss starts to tear up while Hamm kisses her hand after shaking it farewell.

“That right there is real.

FX has ordered a limited series exclusively for Hulu from Steven Knight with Elisabeth Moss set to star, Variety has learned.

Titled “The Veil,” the show is described as a thriller that explores the surprising and fraught relationship between two women who play a deadly game of truth and lies on the road from Istanbul to Paris and London. One woman has a secret, the other a mission to reveal it before thousands of lives are lost.

“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Steven Knight on ‘The Veil’ and thrilled to have Elisabeth Moss sign on for the lead role,” said Nick Grad, president of original programming at FX. “Steven’s scripts are riveting and no doubt will showcase Elisabeth’s exceptional talent.”

Knight is writing and executive producing “The Veil,” with Moss executive producing under her Love & Squalor Pictures banner. Denise Di Novi and Nina Tassler...

“Shining Girls” should not be entered into lightly. Check that: Discussion of “Shining Girls,” including reviews like this one, should not be entered into lightly. While the Apple TV+ series certainly merits fair warning for its mature themes — this may be the dead girl mystery to end all dead girl mysteries — learning too much about its premise may detract from its rewarding twists and turns. The first four episodes are built with a precision worth appreciating on its own. Trust is earned steadily. Each narrative choice feels purposeful. So when events shift from what’s expected of prestige crime thrillers, you’re already on board.

Fear not, faithful readers: No spoilers will be listed here, even if those of you familiar with the source material — Lauren Beukes’ 2013 novel “The Shining Girls” — already know what’s up. Showrunner Silka Luisa’s adaptation is far from straightforward; our point of entry is flipped,...

Update, with McCain tweet The View co-host Meghan McCain isn’t off to an easy final week on the ABC daytime talk show: On today’s episode, guest Mary Trump accused the departing McCain of lacking “the courage” to appear in Trump’s segment.

McCain, whose final day on the show is this Friday, was on board for most of today’s episode, but absent later when Trump, the outspoken niece and critic of the former president, appeared for an interview to discuss the Capitol siege and racism.

The author of the new The Reckoning was discussing the January 6 attack on the Capitol and the racism encountered by Capitol police during the siege, taking questions from The View co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin. McCain, who had appeared on the episode until Trump’s appearance, was suddenly absent from the line-up.

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Christina Hendricks recalled the most uncomfortable interview question she was asked during her time on Mad Men, and fans of the show probably won't be surprised to learn, it had to do with her body.  Mad Men, which was set in the 1960s, explored the lives of the employees at Sterling Cooper & Partners, a Manhattan advertising firm. A big theme on the show was the sexism Christina's character Joan Harris, as well as other women in the office like Elisabeth Moss' character Peggy Olson, faced as they climbed the corporate ladder. However, instead of asking questions about her complex character or the struggle she faced as a woman in advertising during that time period, the Good...

Whether it's the smooth-talking Don Draper, the confident Roger Sterling, or the hardworking Peggy Olson, Mad Men brought countless fantastic characters to the television world. Everyone had their clear personalities, and the beauty of the show was in the fact that each character was flawed in their own way, yet they continued to push through in work and romance to make things work.

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The big reason that the show ended up being so popular was the high-quality acting that took place. From passionate dialogues to hilarious dances, the actors drove the show forwards and connected with the audience on a deep level. While Jon Hamm might not be around for fans to follow on Instagram, many of his other co-stars are, but which one of them is the most popular?...

Peggy Olson from Mad Men is a success story. She first joined the thrilling advertising agency on Madison Avenue as Don Draper's assistant, but it wasn't long until the men from the office noticed her knack for creative writing. Before long, she was an aspiring copywriter. Her professional journey was far from effortless and easy, though. Not because she lacked the skills, but because she was a woman in a man's world.

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Peggy consistently fought to be seen, appreciated, and treated equally. And while the fight was far from over by the time Mad Men's final season wrapped up, she came a long way, and no other character rose through the ranks as fast as Peggy Olson.

While being lauded by critics’ bodies for visual effects, film editing and original score, Universal’s “The Invisible Man” continues the industry’s trend of snubbing horror films and performances. It left empty-handed when the Golden Globes and SAG Awards released their nominations; its only other chances remain at the Oscars in a list of 15 shortlist nominees for Best Original Score and at the Critics Choice Awards for Best Visual Effects. Elisabeth Moss’ searing absence follows after Lupita Nyong’o in “Us,” Toni Collette in “Hereditary” and many others including the entire production of “The Shining.” The main exception to this rule was when “The Silence of the Lambs,” which celebrated its 30th anniversary on Valentine’s Day, won all Big Five awards at the 1992 Oscars.

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Midway through Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar’s stirring documentary “9to5: The Story of a Movement,” Jane Fonda briefly appears as the film’s most famous talking head. Remembering the time they were making the hit 1980 comedy “9 to 5” inspired by various stories of workplace sexism collected from the period’s fed-up administrative women, Fonda jokingly retells one particular vivid fantasy a female clerical worker had of killing her male supervisor — apparently, an all-too-common daydream among similarly ill-treated secretaries of the time. It goes something like mincing the boss in a coffee bean grinder and making drip coffee out of him.

As hilariously out-there as this imaginary revenge scenario might sound — so over-the-top that it couldn’t be included in the Hollywood film with the iconic Dolly Parton song — it isn’t hard to empathize with this employee’s long-standing grievance deep down, thanks to all the narrative...

Mad Men offers us a glimpse into an exciting, yet tragic, world of the 1960s. During that time period, the world started changing at breakneck speed: for the first time ever, American women could choose between marrying and settling down in the suburbs or pursue their own interests and work on their careers. For this reason, many believe that Peggy Olson is the true protagonist of Mad Men: she was a true pioneer when it comes to women's emancipation.

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Peggy's polar opposite is Betty Hofstadt (previously Betty Draper), a woman who chose the conventional life of a housewife and essentially sleepwalked through life. Mad Men characters were all tragic in one way or another, but no one is as tragic as Betty.

AMC's Mad Men takes us back to the innovative world of advertising in the 1960s and introduces Peggy Olson as one of the main characters. Her arc is a story of success: Peggy went from being a little church mouse to Copy Chief at Sterling Cooper & Partners. The road wasn't easy, though. She had to overcome a series of challenges to get to where she wanted.

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Peggy was at the right place at the right time. There is no doubt she was an incredibly talented writer, but if it wasn't for Don taking her under his wing and vouching for her, she would never become a junior copywriter. And Peggy had to endure her fair share of injustice and condescension at the workplace.

The '60s were a great time for entertainment. And Mad Men is one of the greatest period dramas ever aired on television. Spanning the entire 1960s, Mad Men often uses its historic backdrop to add "flavoring" to the show, often referencing historical moments and movies and having its characters interact with them in various unique ways.

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It helps that Don Draper is a film buff and that he often frequents movie theaters throughout the show's run. It also helps that Harry is in media and often has a firm foothold in the popular TV shows of the time.

Mad Men is an ensemble show, but its heart remains firmly rooted in Don Draper and Peggy Olson. Played brilliantly by Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss, Don and Peggy share a wonderfully original relationship throughout the show.

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Whereas some lesser shows would throw in a hamfisted will-they-won't-they love story between the two, Mad Men kept Don and Peggy with a boss-mentor working relationship and sprinkled in bits of a deeper emotional bond. They are at the center of some of Mad Men's very best episodes.

It's hard to think of a more visually appealing TV show than Mad Men. From the secretaries clad in fashionable outfits to Don Draper enjoying cocktails in his office, all of the characters have an incredible sense of style, and every episode feels like a mini movie. While Don is definitely a unique protagonist, he doesn't exactly succeed in the love department since he isn't capable of having real feelings for someone.

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Some parts of Don's story are confusing but one thing is for sure, he's a ladies' man who dates a lot during the show's seven seasons... even when he's married. Fans of the show know that Don can't really sustain a loving, healthy relationship, so it's fascinating to take a look at the women he almost cared about.