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Anyone? I can't believe there wasn't a topic (that I could find) for this show.
Plot:
Set and produced in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Breaking Bad revolves around Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a struggling high school chemistry teacher with a teenage son who has cerebral palsy (RJ Mitte), and a pregnant wife, Skyler (Anna Gunn). When the already tense White is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, he breaks down and turns to a life of crime, and starts producing and selling methamphetamine with his former student Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) in a desire to secure his family's financial future.
I just watched all of season 1 (only 7 episodes) and I'm about to start on season 2. The finale for season 2 is tomorrow (Sunday) night.
Easily one of the best shows on t.v. I would consider it #2 behind Dexter. If you like Dexter you will probably like this show since it has a lot of the same premises. Quiet, nice, scientist that has a secret dark side of crime that not even their closest friends know about.
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you know what....i been thinking of searching about this topic on tl....but have failed until I was on tl on a saturday night. A new topic at that.....I love this show.
Edit: I still need to watch episode 12 though. I for sure won't be able to catch it tomorrow.
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Saw one episode, looks really good.
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United States12607 Posts
Interesting plot synopsis...I was thinking "tough...tragic...more tragic...wtf meth?"
Sounds like an interesting show - can we watch online anywhere? (brb, googling)
OK, looks like the only legitimate way to watch the show online is at AMC's website here. Unfortunately, the site only hosts the (two?) most recent episodes. This shit pisses me off - how do networks expect us to get involved in their shows if we have to go out and buy 20 DVDs just to catch up on the plot thus far?
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Germany / USA16648 Posts
Been meaning to make a thread about this for a while now.
Best show that ran (ok "runs" because there is 1 EP left) during the 08-09 season other than BSG and Dexter imho
edit: oh wow I only skimmed the op and didn't notice that BlackJack also comparing it to Dexter quality wise
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I saw the first episode and it was really good, but forgot the show existed until now. Usually don't turn to AMC for anything. But will find the episodes online later. 
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i hope this isn't like weeds
AMC's Madmen was top knotch tho, def checking this out
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I couldn't stand Breaking Bad, it just seemed like every character took turns acting hysterical and shouting and nothing ever happened, especially the two main characters. One would freak out and start screaming about the situation they are in while the other tries to be rational then that one would freak out and they would trade roles and then they'd make their drug deal or something bad would happen and then tune in next week!
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On May 31 2009 12:52 Carnac wrote:
Been meaning to make a thread about this for a while now.
Best show that ran (ok "runs" because there is 1 EP left) during the 08-09 season other than BSG and Dexter imho
edit: oh wow I only skimmed the op and didn't notice that BlackJack also comparing it to Dexter quality wise
I find it disturbing that we have the same taste in TV. :p
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Physician
United States4146 Posts
- as tv series go, breaking bad is in the top percentile, as is dexter : )
- now if we are going to compare, dexter is more amusing, breaking bad is more interesting
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Love this show, can't wait for tomorrow night's episode. I wish this was made earlier so there could be discussion about the "current events" of the show, but for now I'll just say I definitely think it's Dexter caliber even though they're two totally different shows.
P.S. Carnac, the fact that you're comparing this to Dexter+BSG makes me want to watch BSG for once 
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never heard of this show :O but dexter is fucking amazing...
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I don't think this show was very good tbh. It sounded cool but was pretty boring imo.
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is awesome32282 Posts
I really liked this show. I never saw dexter. Or Lost lol. I hate stuff that is overhyped.
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is awesome32282 Posts
Specially when I see that the people that recommend me those shows irl have horrible taste : [
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This show is really good and, as many have stated, somewhat similar to Dexter. The style they use, the realistic dialouges and settings really takes this show out of the "tv-show box", where you can't relate, and puts it closer to the viewer. And sometimes Walts cynical criticism of society and just stupid people in general is very liberating to hear especially as it comes from the same source (Tv-culture) that is partially responsible for the deterioration of general knowledge.
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Going to have to look this up. :O
Also, ITW, watch Dexter now, or we can no longer be lovers. 
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AH! I saw this on the front page and I had to post something. This show is amazing. Probably the best drama series outside of premium TV (I still think Dexter is better, but I could see Breaking Bad surpassing it with another solid season.) So intense. So smart. So enthralling. I cannot fucking wait for the finale tomorrow night. I admit that the show started somewhat slow, but it's just exploded now. The writers are doing an incredible job with the plot and especially character development.
*Spoiler for people who aren't caught up*
+ Show Spoiler +I'm wondering if the black and white scene they've shown several times where there seems to be an explosion at walt's house will finally play out tomorrow. I'm still curious to see what exactly happened. and who are the two dead bodies are. Also, does anyone know if walt is still planning on cooking even after he made 500k from his most recent drug deal? I thought he said he was done after that, especially now since the DEA is realizing they got the wrong guy since there's more blue crystal on the market. but they still have lots of that chemical that replaces all of the over-the-counter meds. sorry for that non-sensible train of thought. it's almost 5am and i'm feeling a bit braindead.
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On May 31 2009 17:34 So no fek wrote:Going to have to look this up. :O Also, ITW, watch Dexter now, or we can no longer be lovers.
You are all sheep!!!
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Sheep or not.... I thought you loved me.
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