I did binge watch it because I never had the chance to watch it as it aired but damn! I would've died to wait til next week for a new episode! I remember the episode where Walt runs over the 2 drug dealers to save Jessie's ass I was like WHAT THE F!!! Hopefully i didn't have to wait a week to recover from that shock!
They made him a respectable villain. He wasn’t stupid or reckless. He was just as smart if not smarter than Walt. Too many shows/movies make there villain have some dumb flaw. Gus was as cold and calculated as they come. He and Walt were playing chess and ultimately Walt won because Gus didn’t expect Walt to play the Cartel angle. Even when he died he straightened his tie like a boss before he accepted death.
I was much more sympathetic to Hank. Yes, he was a blowhard and sort of an ass, but he also loves his family and when he thinks Walt is going to die with nothing, is willing to watch out for his family. The other thing is that Hank is a fantastic depiction of PTSD after the Tuco and the turtle incidents and depression also after being nearly paralyzed by the Salamanca twins.
YES, Hank goes out trying to help Walt's family after discovering he was Heisenberg. He beated Jessie almost to death because he called saying Marie was in the hospital aaaand he stood up to what was right til the end, even with everyone making fun of him and not believing his story. He is a brilliant character, he grows from the funny guy you see in season one to a depressive and traumatized cop, then a person trying to outcome his deficiency and last but not least a man wanting to put an end to a druglord
@@awesomereviews1561 How was she written badly? She was written pretty good and had a decent development, especially after she ended up breaking bad along with her husband.
@@gabrielmenezes8206 I mean telling him is the best he could do. What was despicable was the reason why he told him, to watch him die inside as revenge
Naw Jane deserved to die she would've eventually ratted everyone out and was very weak willed. On top of being a manipulator. Though she definitely isn't the only one in the show. Looking at you Walt.
Great review, but Hank was definitely going through PTSD and depression after watching a bunch of officers get blown to shit right in front of him, and only escaping death from that himself due to chance. That really shook him up, and his weakness in response to it caused him to question his masculinity, which was like his primary characteristic. He literally tells his wife "Im not the man I thought I was". But in the end, Hank is the only main character who sticks 100% to his core values, and as a reward, he gets one in the head. I hated him too, but overall he was a very complex and interesting character.
The moment I really respected him was after he beats Jesse, when he refused to spin the story as self defense, opting instead to accept whatever the repercussions would be. It definitely showed a lot if integrity, especially when you know how often real life police officers do it (so often that they have a made-up word for it; "testilying". Not even kidding. Google it)
@@franklinbadge1215 Well all fighters in Japanese anime yell their super moves, real life Cops are just the same, except they only have one move : 'stop resisting!'.
The Fly episode is a metaphor for the entire series. Walt has a clear goal and a plan to achieve it, yet it alludes him despite all his careful planning.
better call saul is definitely a worthy prequel. It gets bigger, more intense, and more intriguing with each season and i definitely recommend it to people who love bb.
Wait a second, saying Tio (Hector Salamanca) ringing his bell was his only way of communicating is a disservice to Mark Margolis's acting. His facial expressions spoke volumes.
I watched the entire series in 4 days when I got food sickness. It was actually quite disturbing when I look back but I was literally addicted to the show I literally could not stop watching it. I tried putting myself in the shoes of people who watched it new and had to wait an ENTIRE FUCKING YEAR for the next season. I honestly don’t know how people did that....
Gus's character makes you wonder about how many businesses are actually covers for organized crime. Gus is the exemplification of the corporate criminal. Evil with a smile. But he actually treats his legitimate workers well, stands up for them, and gives to the community. He shows the duality of good and evil as it exists in the real world.
@@HolyknightVader999 little finger and tywin remind me so much of gus I like that type of cold calculated antagonist. They're such intriguing characters
I know of an example for this. Mattress Firm stores are probably used for money laundering. Think about it, you see nobody there. If that's so, then why are there so many stores? It's pretty cool ngl
On Point. And knowing his backstory you can see that he never realy chosed to be Evil, he was just adapting to his surroundings, just like Walt. Bad Men are not born, they are made
Yeah agreed. If you look at it the way it's meant to be interpreted it really takes on a much more somber tone since the fly represents the nagging guilt in the back of Walt's mind and how it is consuming him, hence the Jane confession.
Exploding Lamps No. The fly episode was a 45 minute waste of time. Yes Walter feels guilty for his actions, but the fly is symbolic for him losing control in which is what he wanted all along. Walter is a terrible person and his moral conflict is like watching your neighbor toss a live cat into a stove; he’s obviously in the wrong and in no way was Walter captivating to watch.
WW was bad from the beginning. If his goal was to provide for his family, he would've accepted the offer from Gretchen and Elliott. But his true goal was pride. And revenge. The last thing he confessed to Skyler was: "I did it for myself". One of the best show ever.
The most underrated character of BB has to be hands down the incredible Cinematography. They should of won more awards there. It really is very impressive.
Chris Virtue I thought the cinematography in BCS was almost amateur in comparison to BB. It looks lower budget and more “video like” to me. BB looks more like a movie and BCS looks more like a TV show to me but to each their own.
Fly is not the only episode where you get to immerse yourself in one place. The other episode is in fact, my favorite episode in the series, Season 2's "4 Days Out". It's the one where Jesse and Walt have to cook in the RV for 4 days straight to make one huge haul. It takes place pretty much fully in the RV and the surrounding wilderness and it's such an important character development episode for both Walt and Jesse, as well as their budding relationship.
I actually just finished The Sopranos tonight after never seeing it. It holds up and you can see its influence on shows like Breaking Bad. I'm not sure which is "better", but I have either of the two shows as 1 and 1A.
Sopranos deserves SO MUCH credit for really being the show that kicked off all these dramas centered around fully-realized, villainous-yet-somehow-still-relatable protagonists. That being said, the show is definitely a bit more inconsistent than Breaking Bad. I've grown to LOVE the finale, but I can definitely understand how some people hated Sopranos finale who wanted non-ambiguous wrap up. Still, the show laid the foundation for things like Breaking Bad so you gotta respect it.
There's things to love and hate about Hank. There is one thing we are all split on. His drive to not quit. I hated that about him. Just let it go. Some people have that personality, others like me will eventually say fuck it. I feel somewhat bad for Hank, but had he stopped chasing Walt he would have come out ok. Same with Walt's greed. He could have gotten out at multiple points...been rich and in the clear. Same trait that Hank has. Just can't walk away from it.
Sometimes it's easier to respect characters who are out through ultimate tests. Skype goes through so little in some cases and response in such terrible ways. I also think this is why skyler is terrible.
Michael Dunn I watch it every year in January and I’ve had the same experience. I used to hate Skyler and Marie and now I can understand and empathize with them so much more; it devastates me how much I grow everytime to hate Walt even more. such a great show that every rewatch changes perspective and reaction.
I have buddies that wont watch it cause its so slow and they keep holding it to breaking bad standards. They seem to forget that breaking bad started off slow and then spiraled from there.
one of my favorite moments is when walt is rushing home scared and looking for the money so he could disappear but his wife tells him she gave it to her boss... and walt screams wildly and then burst in laughter ... that was fking scary lol
I've seen my father react exactly the same way several times, it's not a ha ha funny laugh, it's a psychotic i almost died kind of laugh....WAY SCARY IN REAL LIFE!!!!
I just finished the show, I broke down in tears twice during the finale... all thanks to this video. I wouldn't have given the show a chance if it weren't for this, I know the chances of james actually seeing this comment are incredibly low lol but on the 0.0001% chance that he does, thank you james
I have seen so many sad shows movies and even anime , like ones that are supposed to make you cry and feel sad yet I never felt that much. Yet I was crying in the final sequence
Hank was a depiction of PTSD. It doesn't absolve him of all his actions but many of his traumatic breaking points came as a result of Walt's criminal activities. His life was constantly at risk. He watched his coworkers get literally blown into pieces. It's easy to get frustrated by his rage but by the point in the show he's out of control he's barely sane. By the end of the show he gets his shit together and him and Marie redeem themselves in a big way. His story is almost a redemption arc.
I think it started with him killing Tucco. Even though he did what he had to, It tore him apart and everyone kept calling him a hero, which made him feel worse. Then, as you mentioned, the explosion killing and severely injuring his colleagues which wasn't long after, added up obviously took it's toll on his mental health
ALMOST a redemption arc... Too bad he was killed, mid-sentence. But I agree. From the time he killed Tuco, was almost hit by the twins, worked in promotion, he definitely was breaking apart, but had his resolve ready after discovering Heisenberg...
The Fly is my favourite for completely different reasons. It is a microcosm of the series' pivotal relationship. It also is very comtemplative episode, as the fly represents Walter's guilt over how his life is spiralling out of control,al and the hurt he had caused for everyone else, especially Jesse. With my favourite part of the episode being how at the end of the monologue, he realizes how he cannot contain the damage of his actions and says to give up on the fly and says "It's all contaminated". Meaning his he can't revert to his peacefull life and that there will even more victims of him breaking bad.
There was also a "fly" episode in Malcolm in the Middle, where Bryan Cranston has an intense battle with a fly aswell. I'm curious if that link was intentional or just a coincidence.
El Camino almost feels like a fanfic, or something produced by other people than the original crew. Which is ironic since it's mostly the same and indeed was written / directed by Vince himself. But that goes to show you that, as he himself admits sometimes, the show's success depended on much more than his own genius. There were many things they honestly could have done way better and I choose to look at El Camino as a separate and unnecessary entity they gave the hardcore fans to have fun with if they wanted.
You’re going to love El Camino. It gives Jesse a more proper conclusion for his arc and it’s so well done. It’s not quite on the level of BB or even BCS but it is very good.
Hank is actually my favorite Character in the Series. He is yhe only character who is Entirely True to His/Herself. The Scene where he punches Walt after he finds out about his Identity proves that
I love season 1. The episode that Walt goes to his former business partner’s birthday is awesome. And the intervention scene is one of the show’s best.
By the same token I could say YOU might have some issues with fatherhood, being so overly judgmental of a guy you only know from videos. Why else would you make such wild assumptions...
idk fucking vile things happen to kids in the show, it's worth a mention paternal or not - and i think his point is dead on, the kids are the only real innocent characters
"He says kids are the only innocent characters in a drug market drama, definitely means James is a terrible dad" Also normal parents feel guilty about stuff you wouldn't even think about. If you think you're a perfect parent, you are more likely to justify and continue doing terrible things and blame everyone else.
@@TheBlackSamurai2708 id just say they’re more scary. We rarely see Todd show any emotion and Jack is just really likable when i saw the scene of gus in that flashback where he just seems pathetic. I couldn’t see him as this intimidating individual anymore
I finished Breaking Bad today, and was absolutely crushed watching Hank die. Legit, my face looked similar to Walt's face when it happened lol. Amazing show.
The fly thing is a metaphor, reflecting how Walt tries to "decontaminate" his situation (mostly by eliminating people who might be a threat). Then if you remember the end of the episode, there's another fly in the lab, signifying that Walt can't keep up and truly decontaminate.
It was a throwaway episode they made simply out of budgetary constraints. That being said I thought it was great. It easily has one of the funniest scenes in the whole series where Jesse hits Walter with the homemade fly swatter. Its a classic in my opinion
They're still filming it though so you'll have to wait for it. You might want to wait until it's over to watch it. They started shooting season 4 in January.
The fly episode really feels like a fever dream or a late afternoon at school with ur friends before summer break. It’s a really uncanny but cozy feeling
Hank was bad. He never broke bad he was always bad. You can see that in the beginning and he got worst as it went on. His drive was selfish and it had nothing to do with justice. Just like Walt his ego got the best of him and was blinded by it. He put himself in the position that ultimately got himself killed.
Bull shit. He broke bad in the end and started lying to his superiors and committing crimes himself. He turned into a dirty DEA agent. Hank was a fallen hero.
I brushed breaking bad off for years. after I watched it, let me put it to you this way. I became such a fanboy I bought a car like Heisenberg's, (The 300... not the Aztek. Lmao)
9:56 "His devotion to his family never ceases." I gotta disagree here. There's a scene in Season 5 where Walter admits that somewhere down the line, it became more about making money than providing for his family. I think of it this way: Walter White loved his family, and Heisenberg loved being a drug lord.
Better Call Saul has characters you can root for, so the drama actually works. Bob Odenkirk's performances are unforgettable, and I've watched him for twenty years. It's like comparing Sushi Saito to Benihana.
Hilariously enough, “Fly”, which I agree is one of the best episodes of Breaking Bad, was directed and creatively controlled by Rian Johnson- the guy that the whole internet would despise a few years later on for making Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.
One of the greatest shows I've ever had the privilege of watching. I personally liked hank the more the show went on. He had some lapses in judgement, but i liked his persistent nature with the case. Reminded me of tommy lee jones in "The Fugitive". He NEEDS the pursuit, the same way walt needed to break bad as a means to feel alive
@Dingle Barry well I'd say him having post traumatic episodes isn't necessarily what makes him a good character, however him always trying to do the right thing when it actually matters (mostly shown by how much love and compassion he has for his family or in how genuinely he wants to help Walt where ever he can) I think as the show goes on he becomes the anti-Walt with that I mean that he has the characteristics of a bully but deep down has a good heart the perfect contrast to Walt, who on the surface acts like a restrained family-man, or tries to legitimize his bad actions through false selflessness when he only does it for himself.
Just finished BrBa yesterday after a 2 week binge. After watching that much, that fast, the withdrawal and acceptance that its over hits hard for a little while. You do have to keep reminding yourself it's just a show. Never has any show, for me, had this impactful of a conclusion/finale. The show definitely defines perfection. Can't believe I waited this long to see it.
Fantastic review, James! I really hope to hear you talk about Better Call Saul. Even though it's much smaller in scope than Breaking Bad and arguably less entertaining, from a technical standpoint it feels superior. The visual storytelling and cinematography is mind-blowingly good. Also, Odenkirk is given a much bigger stage to show off his brilliance.
I really like BCS, and watching Slippin' Jimmy work his magic is a gem, but goddamn does it drag its feet at some points. Most of the characters that aren't Jimmy or Mike are much weaker IMO, to the point i kinda groan internally when the plot starts to focus on them. Hamlin's pretty good too i guess.
I thought Chuck's character was very interesting where I kinda hated him because he always brought Jimmy down but I could also sympathize with him based on his backstory and his mental illness (as well as Jimmy's ambiguous immorality.) I also really liked seeing Hector before his stroke, where in BrBa he was just kindof a shell of his former self and a pawn to Tuco, his cartel, and later Walt. In BCS he still had some power behind him and despite being a crazy old man, was still pretty terrifying. Besides the developments of Jimmy and Mike, I was very entertained by the show diving deeper into the operations of the Juarez Cartel and how they affected other characters.
The Sopranos, the Wire, and Mad Men are all way better shows if you are going to invest 60+ hours on a tv show. Breaking Bad is just painfully repetitive...but not completely unentertaining mostly due to its subject matter, excellent performance by Cranston, good cinematography, and visual payoffs. But like many have said: Better Call Saul is a more rewarding view by the same creator of BB.
You probably didn't watch breaking bad..... before breaking bad I used to think oh that's the guy who played Hal.... after breaking bad now he's forever Bryan Cranston the guy who plays Walter White/Heisenberg.
Most shows I've watched in their entirety have definite shifts in quality between seasons. The only shows I've seen that I feel are completely great all the way through are this one, Six Feet Under, and The Sopranos. I have a feeling Better Call Saul is gonna be on my list once it's finished, too. Vince Gilligan just knows how to do it right.
Breaking Bad is the rare show that got better as it went along. Being a literary nut, the allusions to Whitman and Shelley are appreciated and not in anyway silly or out of place. A lot of people are asking for the Wire next. That show is impeccable, but would be quite a task to review in one video. Worth watching though - as good as B.B. is, it can’t touch The Wire.
I would say, from a professional editing standpoint, Breaking Bad is the most technically best show in literary terms I have ever seen. Haven't seen the wire but I doubt it has such, Breaking Bad is also the only show / contemporary media that portrays a proper Shakespearean tragedy. It feels less like a crime drama, and more a character portrait and the development of morality and evil in a modern setting. So many elements of themes, symbolism, etc, in Breaking Bad. I have never been so impressed by the sheer literary skill of a TV show before.
MekanikKommandoh88 I could never get into the wire. I think the last episode ruined it for me. There were good parts but as a whole I just couldn’t appreciate it for some reason. But my favs are x files twin peaks and breaking bad so... not necessarily in the theme. I tried tho!
The last 2 seasons of the wire were just a chore to sit through. Breaking Bad gets the win for me for being consistently brilliant all the way through and ending it at the perfect time.
@Therealchris929 Lol It's not like Mike was some kind of innocent hero. All the times Walt went out of his way to save Jessie even after Jessie completely screwed him over outweighs him killing Mike.
"I was just gonna try it out, then I was hooked." Reminds me of something.
Lol
I love heroin
Lol
@@chairman3427 me too
Coffee right?
There are two types of people, people who love Breaking Bad and people who stop after Season 1
Underrated comment this is true
My wife stopped after they dissolved the dead body and the bathtub fell through the floor
I am a guy who only watched like 2-3 episodes
@@GenyaArikado
WOOOOW. Sucks to be you lol.
@@wolfthornnholtzklau4913 I usually like more obscure stuff ;) !
The episode with the kid at the drug house, involving the stolen ATM machine, is devastating.
One of my best episodes
Peekaboo
one of my favorite episodes actually
Omg that was hard to watch
peekaboo
season 2 episode 6
How could he not talk about Huell? The most important and amazing character in the entire show!
Reasonably
@@jonathandevers6609 what would make you unhappy?
And Bill Burr!
Huell is not shown much in the show due to his character possibly disrupting the flow of the show due to its ungodly power
would've liked to hear his thoughts on creepy todd as well.
People who binged watched it will never know what is was like waiting for each episode or the next season after being left on a cliffhanger
im just peachy I so agree with you ! It was one of the last shows that gave me butterflies in my stomach every week !
I did binge watch it because I never had the chance to watch it as it aired but damn! I would've died to wait til next week for a new episode!
I remember the episode where Walt runs over the 2 drug dealers to save Jessie's ass I was like WHAT THE F!!!
Hopefully i didn't have to wait a week to recover from that shock!
@@chadtheprogressivelibertar7787 yeah I miss those days :/
You were clucking
Lmao true! But I'm pretty sure they mashed the "Skip Intro" on each episode.
If you liked Mike in BB, you're going to love him in BCS.
Thanks for the 1000th comment saying this, moron.
@@dallaselgin2636 Why hate on the truth
BCS is garbage
@@frankcastle9866 True
@Frank Castle LOL, no it fucking isn't. It's a fantastic character study of the rise, fall and rise of one of BB's most connected characters
Gotta say, I liked Gus Fring. Somehow he was intensely likable while being scary as hell.
Like Negan
@@angelgarciarubiolind6323 PRECISELY
@@angelgarciarubiolind6323 LOL Negan was neither scary as hell nor likable.
How he went from a big friendly smile to a cold, blank stare at the drop of a hat was scary as shit.
They made him a respectable villain. He wasn’t stupid or reckless. He was just as smart if not smarter than Walt. Too many shows/movies make there villain have some dumb flaw. Gus was as cold and calculated as they come. He and Walt were playing chess and ultimately Walt won because Gus didn’t expect Walt to play the Cartel angle. Even when he died he straightened his tie like a boss before he accepted death.
Vince Gilligan: Are you familiar with my product?
James: I’ve been told it’s excellent
99.1 percent pure
It is impeccable
FOREMAN
@@robertbaur3145 the 0.9 percent not pure is Fly
@@anatoldenevers237 Nah that episode is arthouse gold
Jesus Christ Marie they're minerals!
howyoudurrinhunneh yeah bitch!!!
They’re rocks Hank!
no its infinity stones! :D
:)
They’re minerals.
Sort them, label them, stick them in a stew.
The fact that Hector is also Ace Ventura's landlord still blows my mind.
Me: Instantly stops watching review to look.
Handsome Jack Sure does... dude looks exactly the same in Ace.... WTF😂
I knew I recognize him from somewhere!!!!!!
and Don Eladio is Manny from Scarface!
Paulo Capati hector was in scarface as well
Nerd: "One of the best shows ever is no exaggeration!"
Me: You're Goddamn right.
brandchase91 O Better call Saul is fantastic too.
-T - I don’t think you watched the show yet or your still on season 1. It’s Heisenberg
@-T - who tf is Mr whited
He's not playing the nerd in this.
I like doing business with a family man... there's always alot of collateral
I was much more sympathetic to Hank. Yes, he was a blowhard and sort of an ass, but he also loves his family and when he thinks Walt is going to die with nothing, is willing to watch out for his family. The other thing is that Hank is a fantastic depiction of PTSD after the Tuco and the turtle incidents and depression also after being nearly paralyzed by the Salamanca twins.
@@LibertyRapsher how?
That’s why the character is great for Walts downfall. Walt destroyed what he valued most. His family.
@@LibertyRapsher In season 1 maybe 🤷♂️
YES, Hank goes out trying to help Walt's family after discovering he was Heisenberg.
He beated Jessie almost to death because he called saying Marie was in the hospital aaaand he stood up to what was right til the end, even with everyone making fun of him and not believing his story.
He is a brilliant character, he grows from the funny guy you see in season one to a depressive and traumatized cop, then a person trying to outcome his deficiency and last but not least a man wanting to put an end to a druglord
@@arthurcorassini and he regretted what he did to Jesse because he realised what he was becoming
I think Hector Salamanca is one of the most underrated characters of this series. He and Badger. I love them.
Scarface actor!
He’s really good in Better Call Saul 😁
@Gecko Kosai Yeah, when Tony gunned him down he was lucky it turned out to be just a flesh wound.
@Furry Balls Plopped Menacingly On a Table holy shit I didn't even recognize him
Breaking Bad is one of those things I wish I could erase all my merories of it and reexperience it..
I would say the same with Sons Of Anarchy and Mad Men
Same!!!
Watch it on LSD, you're welcome ;D
Try ketamine lol
@@craigd268 sounds amazing
The actress who played Skyler is so good that people hate her in real life.
that's... awful.
Her character was horribly written, that’s why people hate her ( the character)
@@awesomereviews1561 How was she written badly? She was written pretty good and had a decent development, especially after she ended up breaking bad along with her husband.
I thought she did great.
I remember an interview where the actress herself, Anna Gunn, calls Skylor names. LOL! My wife hated her too!
Letting Jane die was bad, but telling Jesse about it was even worse.
Worse?
@@gabrielmenezes8206 I mean telling him is the best he could do.
What was despicable was the reason why he told him, to watch him die inside as revenge
It was revenge. He blamed Jesse for his death so he got back at him
Naw Jane deserved to die she would've eventually ratted everyone out and was very weak willed. On top of being a manipulator. Though she definitely isn't the only one in the show. Looking at you Walt.
@@papafrita3645 great point
Great review, but Hank was definitely going through PTSD and depression after watching a bunch of officers get blown to shit right in front of him, and only escaping death from that himself due to chance. That really shook him up, and his weakness in response to it caused him to question his masculinity, which was like his primary characteristic. He literally tells his wife "Im not the man I thought I was". But in the end, Hank is the only main character who sticks 100% to his core values, and as a reward, he gets one in the head. I hated him too, but overall he was a very complex and interesting character.
The moment I really respected him was after he beats Jesse, when he refused to spin the story as self defense, opting instead to accept whatever the repercussions would be. It definitely showed a lot if integrity, especially when you know how often real life police officers do it (so often that they have a made-up word for it; "testilying". Not even kidding. Google it)
Hank was a badass.
@@franklinbadge1215 Well all fighters in Japanese anime yell their super moves, real life Cops are just the same, except they only have one move : 'stop resisting!'.
Wait people don’t like Hank?
@@GSG-io8zp yea that’s what I was thinking.
My favorite character in Breaking Bad is Mike Ehrmantraut. He’s the Mr. Wolf of Breaking Bad. I’m so glad he has a prominent role in Better Caul Saul.
The Fly episode is a metaphor for the entire series. Walt has a clear goal and a plan to achieve it, yet it alludes him despite all his careful planning.
*eludes
It's grief from Jane's death - the fly returns after Mike's death, both due to Walters choices bruh
The fly episode is a metaphor for how Walt was trying desperately to maintain control of something in his life.
I know right! It's one of my favorite episodes
better call saul is definitely a worthy prequel. It gets bigger, more intense, and more intriguing with each season and i definitely recommend it to people who love bb.
It's shit
It’s good but moves really slow
I agree, it starts a little slow, but I love it at this point and I’m eager to see season 5
Wait a second, saying Tio (Hector Salamanca) ringing his bell was his only way of communicating is a disservice to Mark Margolis's acting. His facial expressions spoke volumes.
Agreed. Glad they flaunted his acting abilities in Better Call Saul.
I watched the entire series in 4 days when I got food sickness. It was actually quite disturbing when I look back but I was literally addicted to the show I literally could not stop watching it. I tried putting myself in the shoes of people who watched it new and had to wait an ENTIRE FUCKING YEAR for the next season. I honestly don’t know how people did that....
I know same bro. I went on a binge two years ago and thought shit how did people wait for next season?!
You mirror my experience about 5 years ago.
It was really really difficult. I tuned in around season 3 and the gap between 4 and 5 drove me absolutely nuts.
The middle of season 5 was the worst of it all...
That is why i binge watch
Gus's character makes you wonder about how many businesses are actually covers for organized crime. Gus is the exemplification of the corporate criminal. Evil with a smile. But he actually treats his legitimate workers well, stands up for them, and gives to the community. He shows the duality of good and evil as it exists in the real world.
He was pragmatic evil, like Palpatine and Littlefinger.
@@HolyknightVader999 little finger and tywin remind me so much of gus I like that type of cold calculated antagonist. They're such intriguing characters
I know of an example for this. Mattress Firm stores are probably used for money laundering. Think about it, you see nobody there. If that's so, then why are there so many stores? It's pretty cool ngl
On Point. And knowing his backstory you can see that he never realy chosed to be Evil, he was just adapting to his surroundings, just like Walt.
Bad Men are not born, they are made
@@ahabduennschitz7670 That last line is pretty sick
The fly scene had amazing dialogue and allegories to Walt's conflict with Gus and the longterm relationship with his family falling to pieces
yeah i feel like he completely missed the point of that episode lmao
Yeah agreed. If you look at it the way it's meant to be interpreted it really takes on a much more somber tone since the fly represents the nagging guilt in the back of Walt's mind and how it is consuming him, hence the Jane confession.
Exploding Lamps
No. The fly episode was a 45 minute waste of time. Yes Walter feels guilty for his actions, but the fly is symbolic for him losing control in which is what he wanted all along. Walter is a terrible person and his moral conflict is like watching your neighbor toss a live cat into a stove; he’s obviously in the wrong and in no way was Walter captivating to watch.
Walt is not a terrible person and I will debate on this point
slither king he is a good man consumed by the evil world he enters into and becomes a terrible man
WW was bad from the beginning. If his goal was to provide for his family, he would've accepted the offer from Gretchen and Elliott. But his true goal was pride. And revenge.
The last thing he confessed to Skyler was: "I did it for myself".
One of the best show ever.
Show's**
Sorry me a grammer natzeeeee
Haha funny right? No? Ok
They made millions from his ideas, research and hard work, how is he supposed to accept some pennies from them
Billions
+Shadix Prower shows**
Now who's stupid?
David Jung 😤😥
The most underrated character of BB has to be hands down the incredible Cinematography. They should of won more awards there. It really is very impressive.
my favorite scenes where the timelapses.
Mr. robots is better.
Should of or should have?
You should see BCS. There are some incredible shots and symbolism there in the cinematography as well.
Chris Virtue I thought the cinematography in BCS was almost amateur in comparison to BB. It looks lower budget and more “video like” to me. BB looks more like a movie and BCS looks more like a TV show to me but to each their own.
Ozymandias is the best episode ever in my opinion, it is just incredible
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair.
It's the only episode of any series with a rating of 10 in imdb
@@ManuelFernandez-nm4hy deserves it tbh, i don't think any other single piece of TV comes close to it
You think Ozymandias is the greatest episode ever in any tv show.
Felina better imo
Hank was the only one to remain true to his core values
Beating the shit out of everything was his true calling.
He treated Marie like shit. And she always had his back
and Mike
@@timothymccreary6465 Marie deserved to be treated like shit lmao
Eleni Tampaka Jesse?
Fly is not the only episode where you get to immerse yourself in one place. The other episode is in fact, my favorite episode in the series, Season 2's "4 Days Out". It's the one where Jesse and Walt have to cook in the RV for 4 days straight to make one huge haul. It takes place pretty much fully in the RV and the surrounding wilderness and it's such an important character development episode for both Walt and Jesse, as well as their budding relationship.
YTWeewer true
Yes! That’s a perfect example, and it does it better than the fly episode.
That's two places. The RV and the wilderness.
The fly is inside the lab only
Gus was terrifying. Every moment where he’s on screen, you’d never know what he’d do.
He’s not that scary cmon
I actually just finished The Sopranos tonight after never seeing it. It holds up and you can see its influence on shows like Breaking Bad. I'm not sure which is "better", but I have either of the two shows as 1 and 1A.
rakohus sopranos has a drop in quality that Breaking Bad never does.
A1 day
TheDirtyRoom _ where do you think the sopranos had a drop in quality?
Drek Boy The last couple seasons, Breaking bad never has drop in quality which is why it’s better imo.
Sopranos deserves SO MUCH credit for really being the show that kicked off all these dramas centered around fully-realized, villainous-yet-somehow-still-relatable protagonists. That being said, the show is definitely a bit more inconsistent than Breaking Bad. I've grown to LOVE the finale, but I can definitely understand how some people hated Sopranos finale who wanted non-ambiguous wrap up. Still, the show laid the foundation for things like Breaking Bad so you gotta respect it.
James they are not rocks there minerals
pass me a shraederbrau
SpookyBones Jesus Christ marie
they're
Not sure why he hated Hank so much...his character was much more complex than a "big bad bully."
he's a DEA agent......nuff said 🖕 hank
Richard Ramirez well that just puts your intelligence on display and I’m not impressed
@@hunterlee3353 and? get over yourself smh
There's things to love and hate about Hank. There is one thing we are all split on. His drive to not quit. I hated that about him. Just let it go. Some people have that personality, others like me will eventually say fuck it. I feel somewhat bad for Hank, but had he stopped chasing Walt he would have come out ok. Same with Walt's greed. He could have gotten out at multiple points...been rich and in the clear. Same trait that Hank has. Just can't walk away from it.
Richard Ramirez your right. I need to just except that there people as brain dead as you. My bad
Funny how a show full off drug dealers and child killers, Skylar was still the most hated lol
The Unknown Psycho fuck that bitch
Because she's a women that's why. Simple as that really.
@@borisfeinbrand8937 Are you going to tell me that every female character in fiction is hated?
@@malvaroyou Nope, but in this case it's pretty obvious.
Sometimes it's easier to respect characters who are out through ultimate tests. Skype goes through so little in some cases and response in such terrible ways. I also think this is why skyler is terrible.
“I hated when Walt lied to her.”
Which time?
I re-watch Breaking Bad every year or two. The more I watch it the less I like Walt.
Michael Dunn I watch it every year in January and I’ve had the same experience. I used to hate Skyler and Marie and now I can understand and empathize with them so much more; it devastates me how much I grow everytime to hate Walt even more. such a great show that every rewatch changes perspective and reaction.
Michael Dunn I hated him by the end
That’s cuz Jesse is the best character the Bitch catchphrase is something that I use on a regular basis
Jesse is my favorite in the series.
I loved him until the very last moment
If you liked Mike in breaking bad, wait till you see him in better call Saul!
So sad it didn't get NEARLY the viewership of Breaking Bad. It's just as good!
I have buddies that wont watch it cause its so slow and they keep holding it to breaking bad standards. They seem to forget that breaking bad started off slow and then spiraled from there.
sinformant Best part of the show is Mike’s storyline..
Joel Pinnell yes it is"if I need a gun ill take one of his"
sinformant favorite bcs character by far XD
one of my favorite moments is when walt is rushing home scared and looking for the money so he could disappear but his wife tells him she gave it to her boss... and walt screams wildly and then burst in laughter ... that was fking scary lol
I've seen my father react exactly the same way several times, it's not a ha ha funny laugh, it's a psychotic i almost died kind of laugh....WAY SCARY IN REAL LIFE!!!!
@@jennninja9986 yeah thats why i said scary it looks like a mental breakdown
Makes me wonder what Cranston used as motivation, seems like he's been there before, it's extremely authentic!
@@jennninja9986 i dont know, it seemed so damn real, he's just an amazing actor.
it's also scary how awesome of an actor he is. definetely underrated.
The Fly is 100% a Malcolm in the Middle episode
Underrated comment
The fly was seeking revenge for his bee friend Hal killed in Malcolm in the middle.
@@sadbox1135 hahahaha that was such a funny episode
Yeh reece put that fly there
Walt would be Hal, then Jesse woud be who? Francis or Reese?
I can't understand how that plot beginning is mildly interesting. I was hooked right away
I just finished the show, I broke down in tears twice during the finale... all thanks to this video. I wouldn't have given the show a chance if it weren't for this, I know the chances of james actually seeing this comment are incredibly low lol but on the 0.0001% chance that he does, thank you james
GUESS I GOT WHAT I DESERVE
@@malum1424 Kept ya waitin' here - too long, my love.
Wimp
I have seen so many sad shows movies and even anime , like ones that are supposed to make you cry and feel sad yet I never felt that much. Yet I was crying in the final sequence
Hank was a depiction of PTSD. It doesn't absolve him of all his actions but many of his traumatic breaking points came as a result of Walt's criminal activities. His life was constantly at risk. He watched his coworkers get literally blown into pieces. It's easy to get frustrated by his rage but by the point in the show he's out of control he's barely sane. By the end of the show he gets his shit together and him and Marie redeem themselves in a big way. His story is almost a redemption arc.
I think it started with him killing Tucco.
Even though he did what he had to, It tore him apart and everyone kept calling him a hero, which made him feel worse.
Then, as you mentioned, the explosion killing and severely injuring his colleagues which wasn't long after, added up obviously took it's toll on his mental health
Agreed
Thank you!
ALMOST a redemption arc... Too bad he was killed, mid-sentence.
But I agree. From the time he killed Tuco, was almost hit by the twins, worked in promotion, he definitely was breaking apart, but had his resolve ready after discovering Heisenberg...
Until his find out that Walt was Heisenberg while taking a shit.
The cliffhanger episode where Hank finds out is so well done and subtle.
Hanks face was beyond my imagination! What a terrific actor!
I still got CHILLS when I watch that scene, very well done
This makes me wanna re-watch Breaking Bad... For the 5th time.
Adam Edwards im watching it for the 6th time now lol
I got a tiny itch these couple months to watch it again, I think this review just pushed me over the edge lol
Soon to start my 9th viewing since 2014
I usually like to wait a few years to forget a show / book before coming back to it. Good timing though, I should give it my second go around.
Think you'll go for 3rd
The Fly is my favourite for completely different reasons. It is a microcosm of the series' pivotal relationship. It also is very comtemplative episode, as the fly represents Walter's guilt over how his life is spiralling out of control,al and the hurt he had caused for everyone else, especially Jesse. With my favourite part of the episode being how at the end of the monologue, he realizes how he cannot contain the damage of his actions and says to give up on the fly and says "It's all contaminated". Meaning his he can't revert to his peacefull life and that there will even more victims of him breaking bad.
It was very powerful hearing him talk about his 'perfect moment to die'. That's some messed up thinking right there.
There was also a "fly" episode in Malcolm in the Middle, where Bryan Cranston has an intense battle with a fly aswell. I'm curious if that link was intentional or just a coincidence.
yeah, I was reminded of that too even I saw the fly episode. I went to go look for the Malcolm in the middle episode but I couldn't find it.
M vG it’s a bee not a fly
Man this must go all the way to the top must be a crossover illuminati confirmed
@@Marc-hk2rf unless the fly is actually Dewey's fly friend 'Tony' lol
Well Rian Johnson directed it so I can't imagine much thought was put in
The thing that most surprised me of the show was Skinny Pete’s musical skills 😊
Well James, looks like you are gana have to review el camino when it comes out now!!!
killjoy agreed!
Yesssssss
@@zachisofire2422 it honestly did.
@@zachisofire2422 for me it was a 6/10
El Camino almost feels like a fanfic, or something produced by other people than the original crew. Which is ironic since it's mostly the same and indeed was written / directed by Vince himself. But that goes to show you that, as he himself admits sometimes, the show's success depended on much more than his own genius.
There were many things they honestly could have done way better and I choose to look at El Camino as a separate and unnecessary entity they gave the hardcore fans to have fun with if they wanted.
You’re going to love El Camino. It gives Jesse a more proper conclusion for his arc and it’s so well done. It’s not quite on the level of BB or even BCS but it is very good.
Hank is actually my favorite Character in the Series. He is yhe only character who is Entirely True to His/Herself. The Scene where he punches Walt after he finds out about his Identity proves that
Hank's death was so sad for me
My favourite character
I love season 1. The episode that Walt goes to his former business partner’s birthday is awesome. And the intervention scene is one of the show’s best.
I watched the entire thing just so I could watch the whole video.
It's the best TV show I've ever seen.
Say the show’s name.
I'm surprised about the negativity towards season 1. I thought it was incredible and was instantly hooked.
I know, Walt killing Crazy 8 was what hooked me
I initially rooted for walt, but as time went on he went too far and rooted for hank. Then, at the end I rooted for walt again! Amazing storytelling.
Looking cool, Joker!
@KJ HX That's disgusting.
Never cheered for Hank. Was glad when he died. But it took to long to happen.
@@mistresssuccubus2176 woman moment
Hank completed his character arc. From the beginning he wanted to be the one to arrest Heisenberg and he did it.
Uh no he did not
@@ericfelds6291 he did
You can see James paternal instincts bleeding through at so many points during this video. You get the sense that he is a good father.
James looks old AF.
He's not that old seeming for his age. Unlike most his age group he doesn't seem needlessly bitter for starters. Also he looks the same
By the same token I could say YOU might have some issues with fatherhood, being so overly judgmental of a guy you only know from videos. Why else would you make such wild assumptions...
idk fucking vile things happen to kids in the show, it's worth a mention paternal or not - and i think his point is dead on, the kids are the only real innocent characters
"He says kids are the only innocent characters in a drug market drama, definitely means James is a terrible dad"
Also normal parents feel guilty about stuff you wouldn't even think about. If you think you're a perfect parent, you are more likely to justify and continue doing terrible things and blame everyone else.
That moment with Jane was probably one of Walt's most profound, changing moments... He set his character path in concrete when that happened.
Chrisfragger1 it was awesome. I loved it.
Gus Fring is honestly the best TV villain of all time... In a show that's almost ENTIRELY villains.
Ehh I’d say homelander is better. Also hot take Jack and Todd are better villains then Gus
@@mayonnaise3959 how are Jack and Todd better
@@TheBlackSamurai2708 id just say they’re more scary. We rarely see Todd show any emotion and Jack is just really likable when i saw the scene of gus in that flashback where he just seems pathetic. I couldn’t see him as this intimidating individual anymore
@@mayonnaise3959 have you ever heard of back stories?
@@mayonnaise3959 Homelander? funny
I finished Breaking Bad today, and was absolutely crushed watching Hank die. Legit, my face looked similar to Walt's face when it happened lol. Amazing show.
“Now that the Hype died down“ lmao
Nothing stops this train. NOTHING
@@yunyanyinglockxzx Yeah, B*tch XD Magnets!
@@BritneyLaZonga yeah, Mr White! yeah, science!
Yung Glock ur godamn right
I actually went "speak for yourself, jackass." Then I felt real stupid for speaking to a computer screen lmao
The fly thing is a metaphor, reflecting how Walt tries to "decontaminate" his situation (mostly by eliminating people who might be a threat). Then if you remember the end of the episode, there's another fly in the lab, signifying that Walt can't keep up and truly decontaminate.
Gene Quist wisecrack
Chad Farrell
I think,just crack.
I don't think the metaphor is that literal.
It's a metaphor, reflecting how Vince Gilligan had one spear installment in the series and had to fill it up with an insignificant episode.
It’s also a highlight of Walt’s need for control while he’s merely a slave to Gus and the schedule.
This show minerals.
James Rennie theyre rocks marie
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The fly is a really underrated episode I don’t understand why people hate it so much
It was a throwaway episode they made simply out of budgetary constraints. That being said I thought it was great. It easily has one of the funniest scenes in the whole series where Jesse hits Walter with the homemade fly swatter. Its a classic in my opinion
If you love Mike...you're gonna love Better Call Saul!
Richard Servello ehhh..it's ok
lol when mike chops that guy in the throat.
BCS is superior than BB, better writing.
Oiseau Rare I totslly and completely agree. Both are great though.
it's better than BB.
Forgot to mention "cow house" and the element that conducts electricity: "ahh, wire"
That was the funniest Jesse Pinkman moment
Time to get caught up on Better Call Saul, James.
Robert Jones seconded
Robert Jones it sucks though
I feel like Jay should play minecraft
They're still filming it though so you'll have to wait for it. You might want to wait until it's over to watch it. They started shooting season 4 in January.
BCS is VERY different and is pretty slow. I don't think James will like it.
Walter truly becomes Heisenberg when his plan of killing Gus succeeds
I highly recommend rewatching this show. The second time I watched it there were so many moments and details I didn't notice.
Totally! I've watched it 3 times. Due for a re-watch soon
yeah, but I would say give it some time. At least 1 year.
I've watched this brilliant show at least 10 times I have waay to much time on my hands
Yeah, there is a lot of symbolic imagery and background information, so it's impossible to catch it all in one binge.
Did you catch that that Brock is tucos son?
No more Half-measures, James.
darkop3191 What is a Half-measure?
Oddly enough you do sound like Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk)
holy shit, he does.
DGD x BB
Hahaha
Wow, he does.
For real lol
he is also best known as the legendary father in Malcom in The Middle
Tim Whatley on Seinfeld too! Don’t be an anti-dentite!
He's like, "I don't watch really good shows because I'm too busy waisting time playing really shitty games."
Wow
Lmao
What does he even do for a living?
*wasting
Abram Sullivan I’m sure this is his living. He has millions of subscribers.
Hank is the true hero of Breaking Bad. He goes through a massive change over his arc and becomes a bigger, better man by the end of the show
Yeah, this guy seems to have missed the fact that there were character change arcs on this show. Hank and Jessie, mainly.
@@atlasking6110 "this guy"
Totally agree. Hank is my favorite character and goes through just as big of a character development as Walt.
nah
Love Hank!
You gotta watch El Camino, it's all about Jesse after the series!
Is it related to BB?
@@danyal1484 Yes! It takes place immediately following the show's finale following what happened to Jesse.
The fly episode really feels like a fever dream or a late afternoon at school with ur friends before summer break. It’s a really uncanny but cozy feeling
You should've payed more attention to Hank's arc, he's a lot more complex than you think. Arguably he's the only real hero of the story.
He never broke bad!
In a world of antiheros, the hero is the villain
Hank was bad. He never broke bad he was always bad. You can see that in the beginning and he got worst as it went on. His drive was selfish and it had nothing to do with justice. Just like Walt his ego got the best of him and was blinded by it. He put himself in the position that ultimately got himself killed.
His partner Gomez was the only full tier hero not Hank.
Bull shit. He broke bad in the end and started lying to his superiors and committing crimes himself. He turned into a dirty DEA agent. Hank was a fallen hero.
Lol the fly episode:
“You didn’t happen to try any of our product did you?”
I’d love to see your thoughts on Better Call Saul James. Also, The series The Following starring Kevin Bacon. It was also amazing.
Jessie!! He’s the only one with a huge heart. I always feel for him
I brushed breaking bad off for years.
after I watched it, let me put it to you this way. I became such a fanboy I bought a car like Heisenberg's,
(The 300... not the Aztek. Lmao)
I waited till season 5 was out, absolutely loved the show
Watching Doug Demuros review of the Aztek makes you appreciate it a lot more.
The Aztek is the signature Heisenberg car, way more iconic than the Chrysler
Kastrenzo 😎 did you dress like him too ?
@@cyanidensadness the aztek is Walter White's car, the Chrysler is Heisenberg's car
9:56 "His devotion to his family never ceases."
I gotta disagree here. There's a scene in Season 5 where Walter admits that somewhere down the line, it became more about making money than providing for his family. I think of it this way: Walter White loved his family, and Heisenberg loved being a drug lord.
That was in the Finale if I remember right...when Walt sneaks into Skylar’s apartment after he comes back to Albuquerque...
William Tocci Jr Different scene. Walt tells Jesse he is in the empire business when Jesse tries to convince him to take the earnings and quit.
@@zeuscoleback he became more heisenberg than walter
@@beckstar78 Walter died in the last season. Heisenburg took his place.
Walter loved taking care of and being with his family down to his core, Walter just loved himself that little bit more
Better Call Saul is slower paced than Breaking Bad. But it certainly is just as emotionally intense.
Finally someone talks about Better Call Saul ...
i love the character saul but that show is dogshit
Curtis Liddicoat that's just like.. your opinion man
Better Call Saul has characters you can root for, so the drama actually works. Bob Odenkirk's performances are unforgettable, and I've watched him for twenty years.
It's like comparing Sushi Saito to Benihana.
It's very slow but has potential. I'm ready to see what season 3 holds.
So glad you went back to watching it and loved it. I've lost friends who never went back. hehe.
Huh, you here?
yo what?
Your conent is amazing
Like I said, you're slowly turning into that guy without a mustache
Hilariously enough, “Fly”, which I agree is one of the best episodes of Breaking Bad, was directed and creatively controlled by Rian Johnson- the guy that the whole internet would despise a few years later on for making Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.
Good review but I completely disagree on Hank
prick*
He definitely had issues with PTSD and anxiety, but it doesn't mean he couldn't be an arsehole at times
@@richardramirez3805 that, you are
@@1000000man1 true, but isn't that every character in the show?
no, hank was the worst, it was a relief to see him die
One of the greatest shows I've ever had the privilege of watching. I personally liked hank the more the show went on. He had some lapses in judgement, but i liked his persistent nature with the case. Reminded me of tommy lee jones in "The Fugitive". He NEEDS the pursuit, the same way walt needed to break bad as a means to feel alive
Seriously! How can you hate Hank!?
This guy is so well spoken. This is a perfect review if there is such a thing.
*"You don't want a criminal lawyer... you....want...a... "CriMiNaL" Lawyer!"*
G'wan the Jesse, doooooo!!!
You really didn't understand Hank, they go out of their way to show he's suffering from PTSD and depression
Interesting. Didn't know he was a 16 y/o Californian girl.
@@jonathanm9993 dude 😂😂😂 depression is a real shit, but this was funny
@Dingle Barry well I'd say him having post traumatic episodes isn't necessarily what makes him a good character, however him always trying to do the right thing when it actually matters (mostly shown by how much love and compassion he has for his family or in how genuinely he wants to help Walt where ever he can) I think as the show goes on he becomes the anti-Walt with that I mean that he has the characteristics of a bully but deep down has a good heart the perfect contrast to Walt, who on the surface acts like a restrained family-man, or tries to legitimize his bad actions through false selflessness when he only does it for himself.
"MUH DEPRESSION"
"MUH PTSD"
lmao
Skeet Skeet what’s your point here
The "fly" represents Walter's conscience gnawing at him.
That’s what I thought too
Or it's just a fly.
It's all contaminated- he's talking about himself and his life
That, and it showcases how Walter handles situations vs how jesse does. There are multiple meanings. Its honestly a bottle episode
Or it’s just a really bad episode
Just finished BrBa yesterday after a 2 week binge. After watching that much, that fast, the withdrawal and acceptance that its over hits hard for a little while. You do have to keep reminding yourself it's just a show. Never has any show, for me, had this impactful of a conclusion/finale. The show definitely defines perfection. Can't believe I waited this long to see it.
It’s definitely one of the best shows ever made if not the best. The prequel show ‘Better Call Saul’ is also brilliant if you haven’t seen that
If I ever "win a trip to beilze" I'm staying home.
Fantastic review, James! I really hope to hear you talk about Better Call Saul. Even though it's much smaller in scope than Breaking Bad and arguably less entertaining, from a technical standpoint it feels superior. The visual storytelling and cinematography is mind-blowingly good. Also, Odenkirk is given a much bigger stage to show off his brilliance.
dearsomeone yes! Definitely need a better call saul review! Love that show too!
I really like BCS, and watching Slippin' Jimmy work his magic is a gem, but goddamn does it drag its feet at some points. Most of the characters that aren't Jimmy or Mike are much weaker IMO, to the point i kinda groan internally when the plot starts to focus on them. Hamlin's pretty good too i guess.
I actually think the writing is just as good it's just Breaking Bad was more intense. Both are my top two favorite TV Shows though.
I thought Chuck's character was very interesting where I kinda hated him because he always brought Jimmy down but I could also sympathize with him based on his backstory and his mental illness (as well as Jimmy's ambiguous immorality.)
I also really liked seeing Hector before his stroke, where in BrBa he was just kindof a shell of his former self and a pawn to Tuco, his cartel, and later Walt. In BCS he still had some power behind him and despite being a crazy old man, was still pretty terrifying.
Besides the developments of Jimmy and Mike, I was very entertained by the show diving deeper into the operations of the Juarez Cartel and how they affected other characters.
The Sopranos, the Wire, and Mad Men are all way better shows if you are going to invest 60+ hours on a tv show. Breaking Bad is just painfully repetitive...but not completely unentertaining mostly due to its subject matter, excellent performance by Cranston, good cinematography, and visual payoffs. But like many have said: Better Call Saul is a more rewarding view by the same creator of BB.
I feel so old associating him to Malcom in the middle over Breaking Bad
That's not that old. It's all within the 2000s.
Well he's still known for it. It's just that he's had the enormous fortune to be cast as two separate TV characters that won't be forgotten.
i dont know maybe can you repeat the question
You probably didn't watch breaking bad..... before breaking bad I used to think oh that's the guy who played Hal.... after breaking bad now he's forever Bryan Cranston the guy who plays Walter White/Heisenberg.
Both
Most shows I've watched in their entirety have definite shifts in quality between seasons. The only shows I've seen that I feel are completely great all the way through are this one, Six Feet Under, and The Sopranos. I have a feeling Better Call Saul is gonna be on my list once it's finished, too. Vince Gilligan just knows how to do it right.
Six Feet Under is so underrated.
Better call Saul should be called Saul and Mike, and I'm glad about how much of Mike there is in the show.
Paul G is it on netflix?
Mike is goddamn awesome in BCS! :)
Breaking Bad is the rare show that got better as it went along. Being a literary nut, the allusions to Whitman and Shelley are appreciated and not in anyway silly or out of place.
A lot of people are asking for the Wire next. That show is impeccable, but would be quite a task to review in one video. Worth watching though - as good as B.B. is, it can’t touch The Wire.
I would say, from a professional editing standpoint, Breaking Bad is the most technically best show in literary terms I have ever seen. Haven't seen the wire but I doubt it has such, Breaking Bad is also the only show / contemporary media that portrays a proper Shakespearean tragedy. It feels less like a crime drama, and more a character portrait and the development of morality and evil in a modern setting. So many elements of themes, symbolism, etc, in Breaking Bad. I have never been so impressed by the sheer literary skill of a TV show before.
MekanikKommandoh88 I could never get into the wire. I think the last episode ruined it for me. There were good parts but as a whole I just couldn’t appreciate it for some reason. But my favs are x files twin peaks and breaking bad so... not necessarily in the theme. I tried tho!
The last 2 seasons of the wire were just a chore to sit through. Breaking Bad gets the win for me for being consistently brilliant all the way through and ending it at the perfect time.
I put The Sopranos and The Wire as 1a and 1b. After that Breaking Bad without question.
Triple A "Puts The Wire to shame" hahaha whatever you say sport.
Ngl I rooted for Walt to the end.
@Therealchris929 Lol It's not like Mike was some kind of innocent hero. All the times Walt went out of his way to save Jessie even after Jessie completely screwed him over outweighs him killing Mike.
Teodor Recabarren i always rooted for Jesse except when the heroin addiction came in.
Me too
Me too
"The Fly" was directed by Rian Johnson, who I think really elevated that episode.
He also made Ozymandias