Ah yes. I didn't catch the connection from when he ran into the cabinet to being in the hospital. The way the dialogue ran it seemed like his business was blown up while he was in it, or something weird like that. I over thought it, I guess.
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Breaking Bad
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Bill- i found it really odd that Gus of all people would have kept HDs of his video feeds which all would incriminate him. that seems so counter intuitive to his character. thoughts?
Another series I'm finding that is spectacular is Friday Night Lights---could be the best network tv show over the past decade, and most don't know much about it.
Another series I'm finding that is spectacular is Friday Night Lights---could be the best network tv show over the past decade, and most don't know much about it.
Don't see how anybody wouldn't find "Breaking Bad" hilarious at times. The erstwhile criminals Jesse and Walt spend much of the first couple of seasons in slapstick stumbling, with a Laurel and Hardy repartee.
In one episode, Jesse is supposed to dissolve a dead body according to Walt's instructions, using acid and a plastic tub. Jesse finds locating a plastic tub too much trouble, so just uses the upstairs ceramic tub in his house. Walt comes over and while he is asking if Jesse used plastic, like he said, the body, tub and contents come crashing through the ceiling all over the floor.
I am surprised the attorney character "Saul" didn't incur the wrath of the legal mafia. He is hilarious. Some of the humor is in the visuals, a big blow up of the statue of liberty waving in the wind over Saul's office.
In a pow wow in a field outside the city, Walt sees Gus and Mike (enforcer) and tells them to stop at a distance. Mike tells Walt by phone, " You know, if I wanted to kill you, I could do it from way over here."
Walt spends a whole day practicing how to hide a holstered pistol, and pull the gun. Mike sees him and instantly knows he's packing and tells him so and gives him suggestions.
In one episode, Jesse is supposed to dissolve a dead body according to Walt's instructions, using acid and a plastic tub. Jesse finds locating a plastic tub too much trouble, so just uses the upstairs ceramic tub in his house. Walt comes over and while he is asking if Jesse used plastic, like he said, the body, tub and contents come crashing through the ceiling all over the floor.
I am surprised the attorney character "Saul" didn't incur the wrath of the legal mafia. He is hilarious. Some of the humor is in the visuals, a big blow up of the statue of liberty waving in the wind over Saul's office.
In a pow wow in a field outside the city, Walt sees Gus and Mike (enforcer) and tells them to stop at a distance. Mike tells Walt by phone, " You know, if I wanted to kill you, I could do it from way over here."
Walt spends a whole day practicing how to hide a holstered pistol, and pull the gun. Mike sees him and instantly knows he's packing and tells him so and gives him suggestions.
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Yeah, that whole deal wasn't handled well by the writers. There was some brief dialog about maybe the video was kept on a server, but then it shifted to everything being on his laptop. Makes no sense that a laptop would have the storage to maintain at least four feeds of good resolution, recording 24 hours per day, for who knows how long. Or maybe it was just for review of the preceding day as in spying, not archival. Still, no further details, they just shifted to the destroy the computer with a junk-yard-magnet-powered-by-batteries mode. Odd. Parts of that setup were kinda funny though. Possibly not intentionally.
I think some of those types of situations and how they're handled are supposed to be funny in a what-idiots-would-try-that type of humor. In a way, like the Fly in the lab, the dousing of the generator fire with their drinking water out in the desert, etc.
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I'm almost always late to the party. I didn't really get into episodic series TV much until i was sick a few years ago and basically watched the entire "Lost" series in bed on my iPad. Since then, I've gotten into all the usual suspects: Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Madmen, The Borgias, etc. Haven't watched The Wire yet, but I'm planning on devouring it.
I have to say that Breaking Bad is my all time favorite- right from the first episode- totally out of control, edgy, funny, and yes, a bit dark, but the interplay between Jesse and 'Mr. White' is hilarious ('a robot?'); Hank and his crazy wife, the meth smurfs ('What's up, Yo?") and the brilliant acting of the woman that plays Walt's wife.
Game of Thrones is very complex, I read all the books, and the main story lines keep getting sidetracked without any resolution; I'm all for dramatic build-up, but it's a bit of a slog; book 4 is really a mess. And the author is going to have to get cranking- he's slow to deliver and pretty soon, the tv series is going to be caught up with the existing books.
Also, props to The Americans. Lot's of fun, 80's style.
I have to say that Breaking Bad is my all time favorite- right from the first episode- totally out of control, edgy, funny, and yes, a bit dark, but the interplay between Jesse and 'Mr. White' is hilarious ('a robot?'); Hank and his crazy wife, the meth smurfs ('What's up, Yo?") and the brilliant acting of the woman that plays Walt's wife.
Game of Thrones is very complex, I read all the books, and the main story lines keep getting sidetracked without any resolution; I'm all for dramatic build-up, but it's a bit of a slog; book 4 is really a mess. And the author is going to have to get cranking- he's slow to deliver and pretty soon, the tv series is going to be caught up with the existing books.
Also, props to The Americans. Lot's of fun, 80's style.
I was just about to start this series then I discovered 'Walking Dead'. Made a poll as to which to start first, my son and I picked WD, my wife doesn't like zombies, while my daughter was neutral. We're gonna watch BB after WD.
Breaking Bad is/was some of the best television ever made. The first several episodes are 'dark' so you have to get over that hump. By episode 5 or 6 you'll probably be hooked. As the story unfolds, it gets more and more addictive- the relationship between Jesse and Walt is hilarious and at times disturbing.
It's actually better, IMO, to 'binge watch' these things after they have aired- you can watch as many episodes-back to back- as you have time and interest for. The story flows better, and you remember the details of the previous episode(s) better.
The other series that was truly great in my estimation was The Wire. It is a little more dated, not paced at the same fast adrenelinzed clip as BB, but the writing is marvelous and it is based on fact. (A number of the people in the program are real people who were involved in the events, though they don't play themselves in the series). Well worth watching, not a waste of time or brain cells.
Started Episode 1 of BB last night, we like it already. Got some light comedy to mix with drama and action. My wife had been wanting something funny and uplifting, and I offered her this. 
I read it's the highest rated TV series in imdb at 9.5/10. What I can't imagine is how a simple plot like selling illegal drugs can spin into so many seasons. I'm looking forward to it.
I read it's the highest rated TV series in imdb at 9.5/10. What I can't imagine is how a simple plot like selling illegal drugs can spin into so many seasons. I'm looking forward to it.
Just starting first few episodes of Season 3. Lots of drama here and there. But where it gets exciting is the drugs deals and all. After Tuco, Gus now comes along. Interesting character, this Gus.
Just finished the series finale and the ending seems fitting. Walt taking care of final business. As the seasons went on, it gave me some confidence that Walt would be able to take care of things against all Odds. Sad ending just like Dexter and in some cases I see some similarities between Walt and Dexter. Nice show that provided good laughs, drama, action and suspense. Glad to see Walt win best actor and the series as best TV drama too at the last golden globes.
Being in the process of catching up myself, I have to say, don't shortchange yourself.
When I first heard of the series, it had been on for a few years and was told I should see it from the beginning "on demand" or get the dvd's.
I just don't have the time or interest to do that kind of marathon so I can be up to date on a tv show.
I just don't have the time or interest to do that kind of marathon so I can be up to date on a tv show.
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With summer reruns and very little to watch, my wife and I again watched the entire 5 seasons in just over 10 days and as Bill Hart stated earlier, watching a bunch of episodes at one times seems to help remembering the plot line.
Watching this series again and in such a fashion reinforced for me the feeling that IMO this was the absolute best TV series ever.
The characters and how they were portrayed by all the actors was flawless. To see Walt's character change with each season as he descends to the bottom of the barrel and how Bryan Cranston portrayed him was genius.
The writing was second to none and by the series end all loose ends have been tied up and "every" character in the story has been accounted for.
And then there was Gus whose character I loved. He was the consummate projection of evil and when he slit the throat (in front of Walt and Jesse) of the young guy cooking meth was just unbelievable.And how Gus met his end was TV at it's best until of course that last shoot out in the series finale where Walt rigs the machine gun in the trunk of his car
As for Saul Goodman, the character was absolutely superb and I understand that this fall there is a spinoff series coming called "Call Saul"
Another feature of this series which I found superb was the cinematography and camera angles. Seeing the series in HD and the way it was filmed made me know that I won't ever live in New Mexico
I did pick up on one interesting thing. If you recall when Walt finds a tracer under his car and uses his computer to show what the tracker had found. Breaking Bad IIRC was set in the 1990's or early 2000's as flip phones were all the rage. When Walt was looking at the tracing on his monitor, he was looking at Google Maps which showed 2010 on the screen. Google wasn't around when this series was supposed to have occurred.
Nonetheless for those who haven't seen this series or those who have and didn't like it I would suggest a second chance as this show IMO was truly the best show ever on TV
Watching this series again and in such a fashion reinforced for me the feeling that IMO this was the absolute best TV series ever.
The characters and how they were portrayed by all the actors was flawless. To see Walt's character change with each season as he descends to the bottom of the barrel and how Bryan Cranston portrayed him was genius.
The writing was second to none and by the series end all loose ends have been tied up and "every" character in the story has been accounted for.
And then there was Gus whose character I loved. He was the consummate projection of evil and when he slit the throat (in front of Walt and Jesse) of the young guy cooking meth was just unbelievable.And how Gus met his end was TV at it's best until of course that last shoot out in the series finale where Walt rigs the machine gun in the trunk of his car
As for Saul Goodman, the character was absolutely superb and I understand that this fall there is a spinoff series coming called "Call Saul"
Another feature of this series which I found superb was the cinematography and camera angles. Seeing the series in HD and the way it was filmed made me know that I won't ever live in New Mexico
I did pick up on one interesting thing. If you recall when Walt finds a tracer under his car and uses his computer to show what the tracker had found. Breaking Bad IIRC was set in the 1990's or early 2000's as flip phones were all the rage. When Walt was looking at the tracing on his monitor, he was looking at Google Maps which showed 2010 on the screen. Google wasn't around when this series was supposed to have occurred.
Nonetheless for those who haven't seen this series or those who have and didn't like it I would suggest a second chance as this show IMO was truly the best show ever on TV
Steve williams
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'Better Call Saul' will take place before, during, and after 'Breaking Bad'
By Chancellor Agard, EW
(EW.com ) -- We may not have seen the last of Walter White.
Peter Gould, executive producer of AMC's "Breaking Bad" spinoff Better Call Saul, told the New York Daily News that the spinoff will jump between decades and may even include scenes that take place during the "Breaking Bad" timeline. This means that there's a chance Bryan Cranston will reprise his three-time Emmy-winning role as school teacher-turned-meth kingpin Walter White.
"One of the great things about having a timeline which is flexible is that perhaps some of it takes place before 'Breaking Bad,' during 'Breaking Bad,' and after 'Breaking Bad'," Gould told The New York Daily News. "That gives us the ability to bring back characters that were killed on 'Breaking Bad.'"
The spinoff, however, will not be dependent on guest appearances from Breaking Bad alums. Gould insisted that he and the rest of the Better Call Saul team wanted to "make a show that stands on it own, is its own story, and is a brand extension."
"We think we have a story that is worth making," said Gould. "We could never dream of the kind of success that Breaking Bad had, and the love we got from the fans. But [with Saul] at a certain point you have to do the best job you can and tell the best story that entertains you, get a good response and hope people like it."
The "Breaking Bad" spin-off will reunite Bob Odenkirk with Jonathan Banks, who played fixer Mike Ehrmantraut on the original series. The rest of the cast includes Michael McKean, Patrick Fabian, Rhea Seehorn, and Michael Mando. "Better Call Saul" was originally slated to premiere in November; however, AMC decided to push its debut back to early 2015. Last month, AMC showed an early vote of confidence in the show and renewed it for a 13-episode second season before the first season even hit the air.
By Chancellor Agard, EW
(EW.com ) -- We may not have seen the last of Walter White.
Peter Gould, executive producer of AMC's "Breaking Bad" spinoff Better Call Saul, told the New York Daily News that the spinoff will jump between decades and may even include scenes that take place during the "Breaking Bad" timeline. This means that there's a chance Bryan Cranston will reprise his three-time Emmy-winning role as school teacher-turned-meth kingpin Walter White.
"One of the great things about having a timeline which is flexible is that perhaps some of it takes place before 'Breaking Bad,' during 'Breaking Bad,' and after 'Breaking Bad'," Gould told The New York Daily News. "That gives us the ability to bring back characters that were killed on 'Breaking Bad.'"
The spinoff, however, will not be dependent on guest appearances from Breaking Bad alums. Gould insisted that he and the rest of the Better Call Saul team wanted to "make a show that stands on it own, is its own story, and is a brand extension."
"We think we have a story that is worth making," said Gould. "We could never dream of the kind of success that Breaking Bad had, and the love we got from the fans. But [with Saul] at a certain point you have to do the best job you can and tell the best story that entertains you, get a good response and hope people like it."
The "Breaking Bad" spin-off will reunite Bob Odenkirk with Jonathan Banks, who played fixer Mike Ehrmantraut on the original series. The rest of the cast includes Michael McKean, Patrick Fabian, Rhea Seehorn, and Michael Mando. "Better Call Saul" was originally slated to premiere in November; however, AMC decided to push its debut back to early 2015. Last month, AMC showed an early vote of confidence in the show and renewed it for a 13-episode second season before the first season even hit the air.
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