In an ambitious but baffling move applauded by absolutely no one, HBO Max this week debuted what it calls the first-ever 4K streaming of ‘Mad Men’—complete with upgraded resolution and a stunning array of behind-the-scenes surprises. Subscribers eager to experience Don Draper’s existential malaise in ultra-high definition instead found themselves marveling at new features, such as crew members accidentally starring in key scenes, and episode titles like “Red in the Face” now displayed as “Fred in the Vase.”

In the much-anticipated vomiting scene, viewers reported noticing a boom operator gently patting Jon Hamm on the back while the line producer in cargo shorts adjusted a lamp, all visible in crisp, high-resolution detail. “When we promised more immersive storytelling, we meant it,” beamed HBO Max spokesperson Leslie O’Connell, who praised the release as “a revolutionary fusion of 1960s drama and 2024 workplace comedy.”

Longtime fan Brenda Stokes noted, “I waited three months for them to render Peggy Olson’s heartbreak in 4K and instead, I got to watch a sound technician rehearse his TikTok dance in the Draper kitchen. It’s honestly inspiring.”

“At first, I thought the misspelling of ‘5G’ as ‘5G-Force Fun Run’ was a clever reference,” said magazine columnist Trevor Long, “but then every character in the episode was listed as ‘Unnamed Intern.’ I respect the boldness.”

HBO Max has assured viewers that future remasters will include even more innovative features, like visible lunch breaks and extended scenes of grip trucks parallel parking in Manhattan.