One of the Best Shows of All Time Was Just Added to HBO Max With an Embarrassing Error

The hit television show Mad Men has come to the streaming service HBO Max for the first time, giving subscribers the ability to watch the show in 4K. HBO Max has become somewhat synonymous with quality, as its original programming, like The Sopranos, The Wire, Game of Thrones and Sex and the City, have all made a significant impact on popular culture. The platform doesn’t limit its offerings to original programming, however, which is why shows like Mad Men and Friends can be viewed on HBO Max at any time.

Mad Men made its debut on July 19, 2007, and became part of AMC’s golden era of original programming. It initially aired on the network alongside other major television shows like Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead. It later became available to watch on Netflix, which boosted its popularity as people began to binge the hit drama. While Mad Men may not be everyone’s cup of tea, many regard it to be one of the best dramas to ever air on television. The hit show won 16 Emmy Awards and was nominated 116 times in total over the course of its seven seasons. The show follows a group of Madison Avenue advertisers who helped to shape the look and feel modern-day consumerism. Of course, that’s only one facet of what the show offers its viewers, as expertly written characters like Don Draper, Roger Sterling, and Peggy Olson are often forced to navigate their messy and complicated personal lives as well.

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Mad Men’s Puke Scene Has an Unfortunate Error

In a recent post on Twitter, one viewer claimed that the new 4K version of Mad Men on HBO Max doesn’t have any post-production edits. They shared an image of an iconic scene from the drama’s first season, which shows John Slattery’s character, Roger, puking up a bunch of oysters. It’s a pivotal moment in the episode, as Roger embarrasses himself in front of everyone in the room. Unfortunately, the HBO Max version of this scene looks a little different, as viewers can see a man operating the puke machine in the corner. IGN confirmed this information as well, posting its own clip of the moment when viewers can see both the machine and its operator. It’s a glaring error that not only breaks immersion for those watching, but also undermines an otherwise incredible performance by John Slattery and the rest of Mad Men‘s cast.

This isn’t the first time a television show has run into some hiccups when moving to a streaming service, as things can often get a little weird when switching platforms. For instance, when the popular comedy series Scrubs made its debut on Netflix, viewers quickly realized that some of the show’s most iconic music had been replaced. In that case, the issue had more to do with licensing surrounding the songs than anything else, but fans were still unhappy about the changes. Many people who prefer physical media have cited Scrubs as a reason why they prefer to own hard copies of the shows they enjoy. The issue has popped up again recently, as some fans are rewatching the show in preparation for its upcoming revival on February 25, 2026, which will see most of the original cast return.

Disney+ has also faced similar issues in the past, as it struggled to find the right way to bring the popular television series The Simpsons to the streaming platform. When the show made its debut on Disney+, many people complained that they were unable to view its episodes in the correct aspect ratio, which was later corrected. At the request of fans, Disney+ even gave viewers a way to stream The Simpsons continuously in one long marathon format. While there’s no way of knowing when the issues with HBO Max’s 4K version of Mad Men will be fixed, it’s likely that people behind the scenes are working to resolve the problem.