Breaking Bad

[Teuthida]

The best show on TV is back. Anybody watch?

[Fox 6]

Im working my way through season 1 right now, very good show.

[magus113]

I have plenty of other TV to watch right now (since I caught up with How I Met Your Mother, now I'm gonna watch Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared) but I think I can dump this one on the list.

[thatmariolover]

I watched it, awesome premier. The glass eye was a nice touch.

[TheSlyMoogle]

I have wanted to watch this show since I saw the preview for it back before season 1 started, but haven't brought myself to do it yet.

Probably just wait for the series finale and then start it some cold lonely day, which is what I tend to do with most TV.

[Typhoid]

I haven't seen any of the second season, but the first season was great.

But when I still see (actor's name escaping me) he still reminds me of Hal from Malcom in the Middle, and I'm constantly waiting for him to freak out with a high pitched voice and a flail.

[Fox 6]

I haven't seen any of the second season, but the first season was great.

But when I still see (actor's name escaping me) he still reminds me of Hal from Malcom in the Middle, and I'm constantly waiting for him to freak out with a high pitched voice and a flail.

Bryan Cranston

[Fox 6]

Just finished the first season, Tuco is nuts.

[Teuthida]

:D

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[Fox 6]

Started 2nd season, just finished the second episode today.


*ding*

[Teuthida]

Apparently it was done in one take.

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[Fox 6]

Better call Saul.

[Fox 6]

This weeks episode = OMFG!!!!!!!

[Teuthida]

Getting the ep now. You got me all excited. :)

[BreakABone]

Reminds me, because my roommate kept pestering me, I've gone through the first two seasons.

Pretty fun show, though I felt the breakup was a bit rushed in that she found out/explained everything near the end of the episode

[Fox 6]

Getting the ep now. You got me all excited. :)

Please tell me what you think after you watch it.

Also their is a cameo by the guy who played Neil on LOST!

[Teuthida]

Holy frickin' wow. Hank is badass. Liked that they finally humanized the twins. They managed to make Marie likable as well. Ah Frogurt; recognized him but forgot from where. Good scene.

[Fox 6]

That was a pretty good follow up to last weeks episode.

Love Jesse in the suit with the compressed air

[Teuthida]

Heh, that was fun. And Gus is a straight up supervillain now. The Lex Luthor of chicken.

[Dylflon]

Just finished season 2 :D

Need to not read this thread until I catch up.

[Fox 6]

Gotta keep on gamblin'

[Fox 6]

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[Teuthida]

Holy-- he went and-- and then they-- and then he came and-- whoa.

[Fox 6]

Holy-- he went and-- and then they-- and then he came and-- whoa.

dear god that was great.

[Dylflon]

Finally caught up!

That last episode was nuts!

[Teuthida]

That was a great finale. Can't wait for the next season. So much is going to change.

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[Fox 6]

loved that part where that Chinese guy was holding his arms up and down to guide the shot.

[The Germanator]

Just wanna say that I'm slowly catching up with this show while on tour. I'm eight episodes into season 2 and it's pretty incredible. It's slowly become one of my favorite shows to watch.

[Teuthida]

Less than a month away. *happy dance*

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[The Germanator]

Woo! Finally. I remember when this was delayed for so long. Now it's finally here.

Now the wait for Mad Men will be interminable...

But with this and Curb Your Enthusiasm running new episodes this summer, I should be satisfied.

[Fox 6]

Better call Saul

[Acebot44]

Just finished watching the Pilot, and damn thats some good squishy. Will be cramming through the first 3 seasons now.

[magus113]

I finally started season 3 today when I realized that season 4 started already. It's time to play the catchup game!

[Fox 6]

Box Cutter!

[Teuthida]

And thus the mystery of how the roof pizza stayed in one piece is solved.

[Teuthida]

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[Fox 6]

Eeeeeeep ok. I knew something was missing on these forums.

Doesnt anyone still watch this? Things got so nuts last week. easily the best episode of the season.

[The Germanator]

Yeah. Loved that episode. Just when I started to doubt Gustavo...

[KillerGremlin]

I just finishes the Season 3 finale (holy shit...best thing on TV ever? maybe?) and I will be catching up on Season 4.

This show has "holy shit" moments in waves, but the buildup is remarkable.

Being a huge Malcolm In the Middle Fan, I still can't get over Hal...haha.

[Fox 6]

Will Walt ever get his vacuum filter!?!?!?!?!

[Teuthida]

Innnssssssaaaannne. That was some Joker level maniacal laughing.

And Ted...poor stupid Ted.

[Acebot44]

This show is amazing. I'm all caught up and it's somewhat of a bittersweet feeling. I'm glad that I can watch along with everyone else, and share in the discussions each episode sparks...but I don't want to have to wait for the next and final season!

Something tells me that the next episode will have the mother of all cliff-hangers...

[KillerGremlin]

I'm halfway through Season 4, almost caught up.

I'm glad they are killing this at Season 5. The show is near perfection, and I'd rather the show bow out gracefully then jump the shark like so many shows have in the past.

[Fox 6]

Can't wait to see where this all goes. Anyone else think Walt is gonna get the big C again at some point?

[Angrist]

ಠ_ಠ

[MartinJustice]

I am huge fan of TV shows and love to watch drama shows.
My favorite drama is Breaking Bad. I am die hard fan of Breaking Bad.
I love to Breaking Bad.


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[Fox 6]

Say there Martin, what show do you like?


Also this season is building up to fucking insanity!

[Bond]

My favorite drama is Breaking Bad. I am die hard fan of Breaking Bad.
I love to Breaking Bad.


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A little redundant, no?


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[Teuthida]

^Just a tad.

Shameless plug: I made NOTR Breaking Bad themed for this week: http://nerdsontherocks.com/

[KillerGremlin]

Apparently Jessie was supposed to die before Season 1 wrapped up, but his chemistry with Walter was so good they kept him. And apparently Tuco was supposed to stick around a lot longer, but he had contract issues. The show is a lot better as it stands. But crazy to think about.

[Fox 6]

woah.....

[Teuthida]

So many tense moments and that was a great fake out.

Awesomely awesome awesomeness.

[Teuthida]

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[KillerGremlin]

Soooo....I finished Season 4. Anyone want to discuss?

I think they could end the show here, and it would be all happy and bubbly, because I only see it going darker and down from here.

How long do you think Walt had his plan? The plant...it wasn't just shown in the finale, it was shown in the previous episode when Walt was chilling by the pool with the gun on the table.

Walt....evil genius mastermind?

[Angrist]

When you watch the season a second time, you can notice Walt is acting a bit strange from time to time, so I think he's been walking around with it for a while. It's very subtle though, so yeah, pretty genius guy.
In my opinion it's only now that we find out how well cast the actor is for this roll.

So what did you think at the big scene in episode 8? It was pretty shocking for me.




Disclaimer: I have never watched the show, but you seemed so desperate for a chat, I figured I'd help you out.

[Teuthida]

Haha, you had me going Angrist.

Not sure how spoiler-free suppose to keep this thread.

Yeah, from the gun spin. Sadly the reveal in the finale was ruined for me since a lot of folks were speculating on the plant since it was first shown.

Walt was able to keep Jane's death from Jesse easily but Huell and perhaps Sal (giving the kid candy with the plant?) are in on the poisoning even if they don't realize their role. Jesse will piece things together. Not to mention Hank.

Also I wonder what Mike will make of everything when he returns.

[KillerGremlin]

I was lucky and watched the show on my own time and stayed the hell away from everyone, so I didn't have anything spoiled. The cinematography and acting is brilliant. The camera work and the imagery....oh my god. The swimming pools are constantly showing up, the scene with Walt in the basement laughing was (imo) a coffin metaphor. Just dark and brilliant, and some of the best acting I've seen on TV. But the show is funny and has levity.

It's hard to watch Breaking Bad and go back and watch poorly acted/written shit like Chuck or The Walking Dead.

I think Mike is going to be a huge concern. Gus had a huge network of supporters, as evident by the doctor scene. He has a huge network, and I assume there is a plan in place if he falls.

The thing is they need cooks. If they don't have a supply...then Gus' empire falls apart. Will be interesting to see what Walt and Jessie do.

I think Jessie is going to...put some stuff together. I immediately thought of Jane's death after the finale, the Season 4 finale echoes Jane's death. The difference is that while Walt could have saved Jane, Jane was pretty much instrumental in her own death. This time Walt was instrumental in killing Gus. But both Gus and Jane needed to go.

They have 16 episodes to tackle:

-What happens with Gus' crime organization

-What does Hank know/what happens with Hank?

-What does Jessie figure out?

-What does Mike do?

-Skyler. She knows that Walt is a badass now. How is she going to react to that?

[Fox 6]

I was lucky and watched the show on my own time and stayed the hell away from everyone, so I didn't have anything spoiled. The cinematography and acting is brilliant. The camera work and the imagery....oh my god. The swimming pools are constantly showing up, the scene with Walt in the basement laughing was (imo) a coffin metaphor. Just dark and brilliant, and some of the best acting I've seen on TV. But the show is funny and has levity.

It's hard to watch Breaking Bad and go back and watch poorly acted/written shit like Chuck or The Walking Dead.

I think Mike is going to be a huge concern. Gus had a huge network of supporters, as evident by the doctor scene. He has a huge network, and I assume there is a plan in place if he falls.

The thing is they need cooks. If they don't have a supply...then Gus' empire falls apart. Will be interesting to see what Walt and Jessie do.

I think Jessie is going to...put some stuff together. I immediately thought of Jane's death after the finale, the Season 4 finale echoes Jane's death. The difference is that while Walt could have saved Jane, Jane was pretty much instrumental in her own death. This time Walt was instrumental in killing Gus. But both Gus and Jane needed to go.

They have 16 episodes to tackle:

-What happens with Gus' crime organization

-What does Hank know/what happens with Hank?

-What does Jessie figure out?

-What does Mike do?

-Skyler. She knows that Walt is a badass now. How is she going to react to that?

Plus the whole Ted thing

[KillerGremlin]

The whole Ted thing....

"an act of God"

lol.

[Fox 6]

I dont think Skylar knows what went down yet.

[Seth]

Okay. Finally watched the pilot. What a way to start a season. I'm actually pissed at my roommates for their hesitancy in starting this show. They're all, "wanna play zelda:TP" or, I need to finish Lie to Me, or let's just watch a 20 minute CurburEnthusiasm. Driving me nuts because the show is obviously good. Soooo good. Can't wait to procrastinate school with this one. 4 seasons wahoo

I'm trying to think of something similar in vein. Fight Club comes to mind. Epiphany moment that rattles an individual out of their self loathing career, moving towards criminality. First two seasons of weeds was cool, then it flattened.
Quick question: Have you guys seen The Wire (2002). I have read a lot of rave recommendations for that show..

[Teuthida]

^ Just finished The Wire recently. It's very good. Found it funny the last season has the actor who plays Gale and he's pitted against a man named Gus.


Don't watch if you're not caught up. Major spoilers.
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[DarkMaster]

The Wire is one of the best shows ever made, hands down. It's honestly essential viewing for any human being. Having said that, The Sopranos is still my favorite show, followed closely by The Wire and Breaking Bad. Potential additions to that pantheon are Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones, both of which have been amazing.

[Teuthida]

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[NickWills]

Hi Guys,


Breaking Bad one of my favorite TV show because i like action shows. Breaking Bad chemistry is amazing & i really i like this serial story. Interesting part of this show all about story on chemistry teacher. I never missed the episode for this serial. Because i like to watch this.

[Combine 017]

i really i like this serial story.

Made me :lol:

Now, who's job is it to remove the spammers. They're taking over!

[DarkMaster]

So I read something tragic, that season 5 starting this summer, will only be half of the season, like 7 or 8 episodes, and the rest will conclude in 2013!!!

[Teuthida]

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[BreakABone]

So I read something tragic, that season 5 starting this summer, will only be half of the season, like 7 or 8 episodes, and the rest will conclude in 2013!!!

Seems like trying to do a Breaking Bad>Walking Dead>Breaking Bad sandwich

[Teuthida]

Rotten meat between two slices of meth. Yum.

[Fox 6]

Best episode this season.

[Teuthida]

Damn. So I guess Todd wasn't under cover after all.

[Typhoid]

Damn. So I guess Todd wasn't under cover after all.

Or he's just really committed.

[Fox 6]

Or he's just really committed.

Or the kid is in on it too

[Seth]

That was awesome, Walt's reply to Skyler's query, "burying bodies?"

It did seem odd the way Todd preemptively took action without a questioning glance to either Walt or Jessie.

[Teuthida]

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[Jason1]

I recently started watching this, and I am mid-way through the 2nd season.

I believe the 1st season was quite a bit better than season 2, but its still been good. I intend to keep watching.

[Teuthida]

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[Teuthida]

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[BreakABone]

When they cut to commercial for Walt's confession.. I was intrigued

Was this something to be delivered after he died or something?

Then... we saw the confession.. and whole cow.. mega villain level confirmed

Though it still frightens me there there is a huge portion of people who sympathize with Walt

[Jason1]

Walt was able to keep Jane's death from Jesse easily but Huell and perhaps Sal (giving the kid candy with the plant?) are in on the poisoning even if they don't realize their role. Jesse will piece things together. Not to mention Hank.

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Teuthida was spot on with this old quote from earlier in this thread.

Im a little confused from the most recent episode exactly how or why Jessie suddenly made the connection and is so sure of it, but whatever.

And Im on the boat that I realize that Walt is the Villian, but somehow I kinda still want him to get away with it in the end. Its a strange feeling, but there is just some part of me that wants him to win.

[BreakABone]

Teuthida was spot on with this old quote from earlier in this thread.

Im a little confused from the most recent episode exactly how or why Jessie suddenly made the connection and is so sure of it, but whatever.

And Im on the boat that I realize that Walt is the Villian, but somehow I kinda still want him to get away with it in the end. Its a strange feeling, but there is just some part of me that wants him to win.

I think when they pickpocketed him for the weed again

He realized that Sal called him to his office on the day the kid was poisoned.

[Teuthida]

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[Teuthida]

:WHOA:

[Jason1]

uhhhhhmmm what?

[Fox 6]

1 more episode left

[The Germanator]

2 more episodes...but that last one...My God..

I was just staring at my TV screen saying "oh my god, oh my god, oh my god" during the knife fight scene.

Sooooo good.

[Jason1]

Any predictions on the Finale? I still think the Ricin is for Walt himself. Im thinking some sort of Murder Suicide but who knows really. It was an interesting twist throwing his old business partners back in there. Could just be a decoy. I mean it was obviously the thing that made him decide to not get caught there in the bar, and maybe it wasn't anything more than that.

[Teuthida]

Yeah, think that was just used as a motivator to not get caught, tie up loose ends (what became of Grey Matter), and reveal that Jesse is still alive since the blue meth is back.

Makes sense to use the Ricin on himself. I was thinking it was for Lydia, especially with how they always show her drinking tea.

I was imagining Walt goes to the Aryan compound, blows them all away, and maybe receives a few shots. Jesse is freed. He ignores Walt who is now dying. Maybe he's trying to convince Jesse to give the money to his family.

Cut in Huell asking if he can leave yet.

Credits.

I'm probably completely wrong. Aside from that last part.

[Teuthida]

Kind of wish Todd heard about what happened to Lydia, but other than that just about a perfect ending.

[KillerGremlin]

I really liked the way they wrapped this show up...I'll go on record saying this might be the best show on TV, even if the ending wrapped up a "bit nicely" as some reviewers are putting it.

But...I enjoyed this take of the finale:

http://www.hitfix.com/whats-alan-watching/series-finale-review-breaking-bad-felina-its-all-over-now-baby-blue

I think there's a lot of unspoken consequences to Walt's path of destruction. Even if the show wrapped up a lot of plot points, you know things aren't golden for a lot of people.

My only gripe is shows like Breaking Bad really make shows like Dexter and The Walking Dead look like dogshit. The writing AND use of cinematography in Breaking Bad is out-fucking-standing, and should raise the bar for all TV.

I plan to do a series rewatch at some point...but yeah. Just great, great stuff, and I got a little choked up and I'm sad to see the show go. Bryan Cranston is just one of my favorite people ever. Malcolm in the Middle will go down as one of the most criminally underrated TV shows ever, and his role as Walter White has been nothing short of spectacular.

[BreakABone]

I was also disappointed we didn't get a final "Bitch!" from Jesse.

[Teuthida]

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[Jason1]

Personally I LOVED the ending. None of this fade to black bullshit. I think the fade to black thing works in some cases, but usually im not a fan. One movie that I think the cut to black really worked well was The Wrestler.

[BreakABone]

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This is awesome

[Jason1]

Dang BAB what was that? Can I find it anywhere else?