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A screenshot from Mad Men where Joan is trying to help Peggy but it's mostly coming off as mean and Peggy's not having it

THAT’S WHAT THE BLOG IS FOR! Mad Men S1E9–S1E10

By Natasha Ochshorn • March 13th, 2026

Does Don really want to live a life outside of his work? Unclear!

A screenshot of Pluribus where Carol is looking out a window at Zosia but we only see Zosia's reflection next to Carol's

Navigating Desire Through Lynch, Pluribus, Romantasy and Bollywood

By Sara Khan • March 11th, 2026

Just pretend you’re in a dream.

Exploits Feature

Feminine Panic: Who Gets to Own Masculine Narratives?

By Beatrix Kondo • March 2nd, 2026

The panic serves control, not preservation.

A screenshot from Mad Men season 1 episode 7 where Roger is puking his guts out and several sharp dressed men around him are trying to avoid the splash zone

THAT’S WHAT THE BLOG IS FOR! Mad Men S1E7–S1E8

By Natasha Ochshorn • February 25th, 2026

Pete is stomping around feeling like no one is letting him do his job.

Totally Generic
A low-angle, close-up shot down the aisle of an airplane shows actress Rhea Seehorn as the character Carol from the series Pluribus peeking her head out from behind one of the seats.

Pluribus

By Natasha Ochshorn • February 9th, 2026

It’s important to understand Carol as a person instead of a representative, not only for a better understanding of how fiction works, but for a better understanding of how people work.

A screencap from Mad Men where Don and his brother are in a diner at a booth facing each other but Don doesn't look happy

THAT’S WHAT THE BLOG IS FOR! Mad Men S1E5–S1E6

By Natasha Ochshorn • January 22nd, 2026

More things that cannot be.

Talkin’ About Stuff

By Stu Horvath and John McGuire • January 19th, 2026

Catchin’ up on some TV and movies.

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