Mad Men Fans Spot Major Editing Error in Remastered Version of Show

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Viewers watching Mad Men on HBO Max were surprised to notice some errors in the show. One example came from the first season episode, “Red in The Face,” where Roger Sterling (John Slattery) is shown vomiting in the office.

Okay, so here’s a funny little behind-the-scenes moment! The latest season of this show, set in the glamorous world of 1960s advertising, had a bit of a slip-up. They forgot to remove the person actually operating the prop used for a vomiting scene, giving viewers an unexpected peek at how the magic happens. It’s a reminder that even Emmy-winning shows aren’t perfect, and sometimes you get a little BTS action you weren’t expecting!

A user on BlueSky noticed something unexpected while watching the 4K remastered version of Mad Men on HBOMax: a crew member is visible during Roger Sterling’s infamous oyster-vomit scene, holding the tube used for the effect. It seems the remastering process revealed a previously hidden production detail.

During the scene where Roger vomits, and as Don Draper (Jon Hamm) and the others move away, the camera operator was briefly visible on the far right side of the screen.

A viewer pointed out a mistake in season two: Elisabeth Moss’s character walked by a store selling cell phone SIM cards and a Mexican restaurant with a Los Angeles area code. These details don’t make sense because the show is supposed to take place in 1960s New York City.

Fans should see the issues resolved shortly. Reports indicate Lionsgate mistakenly sent incorrect files to HBO Max, but the correct versions have now been sent.

Warner Bros. revealed in November that the popular series, which originally ran from 2007 to 2015, will be available on a streaming service for the first time, offering fans a fresh way to watch.

Before Mad Men became available in 4K for streaming, John shared his thoughts on how the show ended and also commented on the unexpected conclusion of And Just Like That.

John, who played a small part in Sex and the City, shared with TopMob News in August that he understands why the show is ending. He suggested the creators may feel the story has run its course, comparing it to Mad Men, where the show ended when creator Matthew Weiner felt it had reached a natural conclusion. He noted that Mad Men took ten years to film seven seasons, and by the end, it felt like a complete story.

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In a particular scene, Lucas Scott, played by Chad Michael Murray, is driving with his father, Dan Scott, portrayed by Paul Johansson, when Michael Copon’s character, Felix Taggaro, dares Lucas to race.

There’s a very quick scene in the car with the Scotts where the actors are briefly swapped with stunt performers. Once you notice it, it’s hard to look away!

Oh my gosh, you guys, near the end of Freaky Friday – seriously, the BEST movie ever – when Tess, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, and her daughter Anna, Lindsay Lohan, have switched bodies, it’s SO cute! Even Anna’s little brother, Harry, played by Ryan Malgarini, gets a moment! He’s arguing with their grandpa, Harold Gould, and they end up getting told almost the same thing! It’s like, a full-circle moment for the whole family and it just proves how much they all love each other, even when they’re being totally frustrating! I swear, I cry every time!

However, before either of them can fall, they’re both brought down. Interestingly, the actor playing Harry in this particular scene isn’t the same young actor we’ve seen throughout the film—it’s actually an adult stunt performer.

Viewers noticed several unidentified people in the background during a scene featuring Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) crossing a snowy bridge in the February 19th episode of the HBO series.

One viewer called the episode “brilliant” but pointed out a small issue: the film crew is visible in one shot, and they suggested fixing and re-uploading it.

 

In season 9, episode 15 of “The One With The Mugging,” a quick shot shows Joey (played by Matt LeBlanc) with someone who’s supposed to be Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) in the background. However, it’s actually Jennifer Aniston’s stand-in, and only half of her face is visible behind Joey.

In the ninth season’s fourth episode, “The One With The Sharks,” a fan spotted something interesting: a stand-in for Jennifer Aniston appearing in the final version. Around 12 and a half minutes into the episode, you can see a Rachel with curly hair sitting at the kitchen table in a yellow shirt. When the camera focuses on the table again, a different stand-in with straight hair, wearing a blue shirt, has replaced her.

In season three of the popular Netflix series, Drew Starkey’s character, Rafe, and Madison Bailey’s Kie are shown fleeing Vaux Hall. However, the scene unexpectedly switches to show two male actors playing their roles—one of whom is noticeably older than the original actor.

The show included scenes of Jonathan Daviss’s Pope and Carlacia Grant’s Cleo on a motorcycle, but viewers noticed the stunt double for Pope had a different hairstyle than Daviss. A similar situation occurred with Kie and Rudy Pankow’s JJ riding bikes – Pankow’s hair color didn’t match in one shot.

In the 2000 movie based on the Dr. Seuss book How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch’s eye color noticeably changes. For most of the film, they are a yellowish-green, but they briefly turn brown – the natural color of actor Jim Carrey’s eyes – before returning to green.

A TikTok user pointed out a small error in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. They’ve noticed that sometimes Jim Carrey’s natural brown eyes are visible, either because they forgot to put his green contacts in, or didn’t digitally add them in during post-production.

 

In the fifth episode of season three of The Bear, viewers briefly see Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) wearing his wedding ring. But after a quick scene change, the ring is gone.

One viewer pointed out a mistake in the show on X (formerly Twitter): the main character sometimes wore a wedding ring, and sometimes didn’t, even within the same scene.

 

TikTok users spotted a funny mistake in an old episode of Gossip Girl—the show that ran from 2007 to 2012. In the scene, the character Serena van der Woodsen (played by Blake Lively) looks perfectly put-together from the waist up, but something seems off.

But as the camera pulls back, it becomes clear she’s actually wearing sweatpants over her dress, and they sit low on her legs, just below the knees.

As a lifestyle observer, I have to say, I loved how Gossip Girl kept it real! I recently saw a TikTok comment that perfectly captured it – someone pointed out the cast was clearly rocking sweats and Uggs between takes. It felt so much more authentic, knowing they weren’t always in full-on fabulous mode. It made the show relatable, honestly!

Soon after the Sarah Jessica Parker sitcom became available on Netflix in 2024, a TikTok user noticed a mistake in the third episode.

Samantha (Kim Cattrall) initially wears a green, low-cut halter dress while getting ready to go to a party with Carrie and Charlotte (Kristin Davis). However, when they open the door to the party, she’s suddenly wearing a blue dress of the same style.

 

People who enjoyed the 2008 vampire film with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner are still amused by its mistakes and imperfections.

If you look closely, you can spot the film crew reflected in the window of Edward’s car during a driving scene. There’s also a small mistake where his character unnecessarily closes the car trunk twice in the same scene.

There are also occasions in which the leading lady was subject to a few inaccuracies herself. 

While Bella was recovering in the hospital after her fight with James and Edward, there were a couple of noticeable things happening. Her oxygen tube kept slipping around on her face, even briefly covering her eye. Also, the lamp on the table next to where Edward was sitting seemed to move to different spots.

Before the season 48 finale of the reality competition series—where Joe Hunter, Eva Erickson, Kyle Fraser, Kamilla Karthigesu, and Mitch Guerra competed for the win—viewers thought CBS might have mistakenly revealed the outcome in a preview clip.

In one clip, Mitch seemed to be walking among a few members of the ousted jury members.

One TikTok user noticed that a close-up shot clearly showed the character Mitch. Many viewers had guessed this would happen, but they were surprised to see it revealed in a promotional clip.

Viewers also noticed a clue involving Kamilla: she was wearing an immunity necklace, suggesting she’d make it to the final three and compete for the million-dollar prize.

One user shared on X (formerly Twitter) on May 19th that the show was unfolding as they expected, but expressed some playful frustration. They were relieved, however, that they didn’t know which challenge Kamilla won immunity in.

As a longtime observer of dating shows, I noticed a lot of chatter during the seventh season of that Peacock series about how things were being presented. Fans really started to wonder if the editing was being fair, and honestly, I could see where they were coming from. It definitely sparked a conversation about how much reality TV is… well, constructed.

A TikTok user noticed something interesting in a clip from the show: Islander Clarke Carraway was first seen wearing a black bikini while relaxing at the villa. Shortly after, the cameras showed her in a brown one-piece swimsuit, leading viewers to believe the two shots were filmed at different times.

Viewers also spotted a continuity error during a conversation between TJ Palma and Vanna Einerson: Vanna’s orange drinking glass briefly changed to teal.

“I just wanna know,” a user commented on TikTok, “what’s happening in between.”

 

Call it a commemoration?

The 2021 Netflix film, directed by Adam McKay, quickly became a hit after its late December release, reaching No. 1 worldwide within days. However, it also sparked some discussion for a different reason. A viewer noticed a masked film crew briefly appearing in the movie, leading fans to believe it was a mistake. But McKay explained that the shot was intentionally included to show what it was like filming during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adam explained in a December tweet that they intentionally left a brief shot of the film crew in the movie as a way to remember the unusual experience of making it, and he included the hashtag #Don’tLookUp.

Even though it was a bit of a bumpy ride, the movie still received a nomination for Best Editing at the Oscars, which is a great outcome. We’ll definitely be keeping our eyes on the screen next time!

After over twenty years since the first Harry Potter movie came out, the special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts premiered on HBO Max in January 2022. Given how long fans had waited for a reunion, it’s no surprise they watched every moment.

Almost immediately, a viewer spotted a mistake at the start of the special: a photo meant to be of Emma Watson (who played Hermione Granger) was actually a picture of Emma Roberts.

Following the mistake circulating on social media, the producers of the reunion special acknowledged the error to TopMob News, saying, “Great catch, Harry Potter fans! You noticed an incorrectly labeled photo in our edit, and we’ve already uploaded a corrected version.”

Another mistake was found in the Harry Potter reunion special after it was released, but it’s easy to see how it happened—the error involved identical twins!

Oliver Phelps, known for playing George Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has pointed out that the recent HBO Max special incorrectly labeled him as his twin brother, James Phelps.

Well, it seems all those playful pranks I’ve pulled over the years finally caught up with me – someone got their sweet revenge! I shared a little screenshot of the mishap on Instagram. But honestly, it was all in good fun. Being back with the Harry Potter crew was absolutely fantastic, and I truly hope everyone enjoyed the reunion as much as I did.

Tom Felton, known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies, jokingly took responsibility for the mistake, commenting, “It was my doing. #weaslebee #returntohogwarts.”

During the fourth season of the popular HBO show Game of Thrones, viewers were shocked to see a modern Starbucks cup appear alongside the show’s traditional medieval silverware.

After a coffee cup appeared in an episode of Game of Thrones in 2019, HBO addressed the mistake. They stated the latte was an error, and playfully suggested that Daenerys Targaryen, played by Emilia Clarke, had actually ordered an herbal tea.

Alas, if you’re looking for it now, the cup has been edited out from the episode.

The 1995 movie Braveheart, which takes place in the late 1200s, tells the story of Sir William Wallace (played by Mel Gibson) and his role in the first Scottish War of Independence. Viewers were surprised to spot something anachronistic in one battle scene – a modern white car parked in the background, despite cars not being invented until the late 1800s.

Honestly, it was just a fleeting moment – less than two seconds on screen – but it instantly clicked for me. That single shot perfectly revealed the actual time period the show was being filmed in, and it’s stuck with me ever since.

The early 2000s also saw the success of Gladiator, a film set in 180 AD. It’s not surprising that the actors were primarily seen in clothing appropriate for either combat or that era.

I have to say, I was really enjoying the show until eagle-eyed fans spotted something… odd. There’s a quick shot of a Colosseum crowd, and smack-dab in the middle is a guy wearing a simple white t-shirt and jeans! It’s a funny detail, because, let’s be real, those things definitely weren’t around in Roman times. It just pulled me right out of the moment!

The 2019 film adaptation of the classic stage show generated a lot of buzz thanks to its impressive cast, including stars like Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Judi Dench, and James Corden. People were eager to see – and hear – this new take on the story.

Despite a lot of anticipation, critics didn’t react positively to the movie, citing issues with the visual effects and editing. A particularly noticeable mistake occurred when viewers spotted a very human hand briefly visible on Judi’s otherwise fully CGI cat body. Director Tom Hooper quickly addressed this and other issues by updating the film shortly after its initial release, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

In the 2002 film The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Karl Urban plays the character Éomer. However, some observant fans noticed a brief moment near the end where it’s actually his stunt double riding the horse instead of Karl himself.

In a director’s commentary, as reported by WhatCulture, Peter Jackson revealed they simply ran out of time to digitally replace the actor’s face before the film’s release.

Eagle-eyed viewers have spotted a funny mistake in season three, episode three of Emily in Paris. After Madeline (Kate Walsh) tells Emily (Lily Collins) she needs to go back to Chicago, Emily looks out the window, and for a split second, you can see the Eiffel Tower twice in the same shot! It quickly appears on the left side of the window, then again on the right. Talk about a noticeable blunder!

On season five of the Netflix show, Christine Quinn made a striking entrance to Chelsea Lazkani’s party in a bright pink dress and a pale blue headpiece. Almost immediately, she swapped it for a large, matching pink hat, definitely making a statement!

One viewer jokingly pointed out on X that Christine’s hat seemed to change during a scene, while another criticized the show’s editing, saying the continuity editor wasn’t doing a good job.

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