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Mad Men vs. Succession

Mad Men edges ahead by 14 points (174 vs. 160). Both Masterclass tier — the gap is in degree, not category.

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Mad Men

Masterclass
174/200

Set in Manhattan's Sterling Cooper advertising agency, the show charts how Don Draper's constructed identity mirrors America's advertising culture. Cognitive engagement from understanding how the 1960s social upheaval disrupts the old…

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Succession

Masterclass
160/200

A dynasty play updated to the present. The Roy family fight over Waystar Royco with ruthlessness. Cognitive engagement from tracking political maneuvering, sharp dialogue, and strategic calculations. Educational elements about media…

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The dimension breakdown

Cognitive
45
43
Educational
40
32
Entertainment
46
46

IQ Score (0–200) is a composite of Cognitive Stimulation (40%), Educational Value (35%), and Entertainment Quality (25%). All dimensions scored 0–50. Read the full methodology →

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