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Popular water-cooler drama about an unremarkable and uncharismatic
chemistry teacher, Walter, who discovers new passion in his life after
he learns he has terminal cancer. Now that they’ve launched their drug
business, there’s no turning back for Walt and his young partner, Jesse.
Using Walt’s knowledge of chemistry to cook up high-grade
methamphetamine to pay for Walt’s cancer treatments, the pair is thrust
into a netherworld of murder, mayhem and the twin threats of exposure
and arrest. Amid suspicions about her husband’s fidelity, Walt’s wife
Skyler faces an unexpected pregnancy and a grim financial outlook that
forces her back to work for a boss she once threatened to sue for sexual
harassment. The prospect of leaving his family penniless catapults Walt
headlong into the deal to end all deals, elevating his reputation in
the eyes of criminals and cops alike, but bringing him and Jesse to the
brink of disaster while potentially making them rich beyond anything
they could have dreamed up.
Reviews
- As Good as The Shield and The Sopranos
I'll try to keep this short. If you've read the other reviews, you
know the premise of the show. It has received many accolades and some
awards. But you know what, there are many really good shows out there
now, and it can be hard to keep up with all of them. So if you are still
undecided as to whether this show is worth an investment of your time
and money, I hope this helps.
If are an avid fan of the Sopranos and The Shield, you will love
Breaking Bad.
Do you remember how both of those shows would, at their very best,
leave you staring at the screen, with your heart pounding, saying to
yourself "Holy S---"? Well, there are moments like that in Breaking
Bad. Like the Sopranos, it effectively mixes dark comedy and violence.
Like The Shield, it has episodes and plotlines that are incredibly
intense. And like both of those shows, it features a protagonist
leading a double life. The performance of Bryan Cranston, like those of
James Gandolfini and Micheal Chiklis is one of the finest ever seen on
televison. Your move.
- Breaking Bad Shatters Television
I wrote a rave review for the first season because of how incredible
and sublimely perfect it was. I also pondered whether or not that kind
of magic can be duplicated, and feared season 2 would have to be a
letdown after a blockbuster first season.
I was so wrong. Season 2 blew season 1 out of the water. It was
better in so many ways. Aaron Paul deserved the Emmy nomination because
he was fantastic, Cranston once again was light years better than any
performance you will see on tv. The editing, cinematography, music cues,
scene location, and direction were just so perfectly blended.
Everything about season 2 was great.
But it starts with the story, of course. And naturally youre left,
after season 1's finale, wondering what direction the show is going to
careen off into and carry a mesmerized audience. The conclusion of
season 1 left us with a pretty good idea of what was going to happen,
and then season 2 went break-neck speed further past that and well
beyond. I was stunned at how beautiful and tragic some of the character
developments evolved, such as the scene where Jesse's girlfriend dies,
the scene just prior to where Walt is at the bar with (unknowingly) the
girls father, and then the action Walt takes to save Jesse from his
despair. Its madness and yet its so touching. Definitely one of my
favorite sequences.
Or the scene where Tuco has Jesse at gunpoint and Jesse mans up and
truly breaks bad by actually overpowering the lunatic Tuco. Real solid
character development that had me howling for Jesse's triumph.
You can have your reality tv, your lame game shows, your crime
dramas your adult swim whatever. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING compares
to this masterpiece. There has never been a show so engaging, thrilling
and groundbreaking as this show, and you will never see a show like this
as long as you live. Everything pales in comparison, so enjoy this ride
while it lasts, because it seems to me Season 3 may just be the end.
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