Breaking Bad

Batutta

Batutta

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AMC is on a roll with another great show. Just finished watching the third episode and it keeps getting better. It's sort of the opposite of Mad Men, small in scope, completely unglamorous, but just as compelling. Actually, on a basic suspense level it's even more compelling than Mad Men, as each episode is built around some intense situation and moral dilemma the lead character has to deal with. And I can't believe they can get away with some of this stuff on basic cable. Highly recommended.
 
I really liked this show, and while it's really dark, there are so many humorous moments that had me laughing. Definitely recommended.
 
Great show with a good blend of drama, some suspense, and really dark and twisted humor all wrapped around some excellent writing and acting. Took me completely by surprise all of last (first) season. Looking forward to the second season. AMC has this, Mad Men which is awesome, and then sometime this year they will be airing a remake of the classic British series The Prisoner that they co-produced with the BBC. Who needs to go to the theatre when we've got so many great shows on cable?
 
Did anyone catch the brilliant promo AMC is running?

"He's not looking for a federal handout.....He's cooking up his own stimulus package."

Who said copy-writing is dead? And yes, Nektonic is 100% on the money, no need to leave home.
 
New season started today. Just as good as ever. I have to mention though, I just saw a documentary on the BTK killer, and Bryan Cranston with his mustache is a dead ringer for Dennis Rader.
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Wow.....this was a great kickoff episode. And now in high def on AMC.

I really can't remember being so excited about seeing the next episode of a show.
 
Deepfocus88 said:
Wow.....this was a great kickoff episode. And now in high def on AMC.

I really can't remember being so excited about seeing the next episode of a show.
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Same here. This was a great first episode for season 2. I started out not being very interested in this show, only watching it because it was on right after Mad Men, but it grew on me in the first season.

One of Tuco's lines was hilarious and disturbing at the same time:

"What's wrong with you man, you can't even take an a** beating!"
 
I mean, the way it ended with Tuco in the back of the car.....I was praying, "Don't end now....[credits] No!!!!!! Ah, crap, now I gotta wait till next week."

Like I mentioned, AMC transitioned to HD last summer here, don't know about the rest of the US. It is great seeing this show in HD. Same with Mad Men.

How bout that opening B&W sequence with the pool and the stuffed animal. What's up with that? And how funny was it when Walt Jr comes home and sees that mud mask stuff on the refrigerator?

Another subtle but extremely hilarious thing is that Walt drives a Pontiac Aztec, which has been touted as one of the worst cars of all time. (It reminds me of the car Homer designed on the Simpsons) Since Walt is such a sad sack, some smooth talkin' car salesman no doubt pressured him into buying it.
 
Man, last night's episode was as good as tv gets. Brilliant, edge of your seat stuff, and as always, darkly humorous. The old guy and his bell had me in stitches.
 
Batutta said:
Man, last night's episode was as good as tv gets. Brilliant, edge of your seat stuff, and as always, darkly humorous. The old guy and his bell had me in stitches.
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Same here. The bell at the end was the best.

Mad Men has some stiff competition. The preview for the next episode shows some promise for really great stuff. I thought season one was great, but I've got a feeling season two could easily top it if they keep giving us stories on the same level as these last two episodes.

With Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and the upcoming Prisoner remake miniseries, AMC is kicking some:

http://www.amctv.com:80/videos/the-prisoner/
 
Latest episode was very good. Totally different than the last two. More of a slow burn this time but still very well done.
 
Man, so far this show is flawless. Seriously, they've done 12 episodes and each one has not hit a false note. Anyone who is not watching this is seriously missing out.
 
The surreal opening sequences at the pool seem to be putting the pieces together for a climax. Does not seem to bode well.
 
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