I don't know why in the world you would compare this show to Mad Men. There is no comparison at all. It's not even the poor man's version.
You need to enjoy or just take the show for what it is. It's nowhere near the type of drama MM has been.
-both shows center around an alpha male of a firm but neither are a managing partner. however both are very close to one of the managing partners (harvey/jessica and don/roger)
- both are supposedly the best at what they do in the city (best closer in new york and best creative director in the city)
- both characters have a drive to get whatever they want at no cost and most of the time the problems that arise have the viewer thinking, can he pull it off?
- both have a protege (mike ross and peggy olsen) that are immensely talented at what they do but don't have the experience yet to be as good as their mentors
- both shows have a guy gunning for the main character's spot (louis and pete) and both are insanely envious that they aren't as highly regarded as harvey/don.
- most of the problems in both shows come from their clients and the need to satisfy their needs and bringing in new accounts in order to help the firm make money. most often creating a debate between what is right and what needs to be done to "win"
-don't forget the problems between co-workers! (mike/rachel and peggy/pete)
- and tons more similarities. i really didn't think people wouldn't see the similarities in the shows structure...i thought it was quite obvious imo