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Breaking Bad on AMC (1 Viewer)

'RudiStein said:
'jdoggydogg said:
'RudiStein said:
So I'm catching up with this show. Episodes 3 and 4 of season 3 on AMC last night. Needless to say this is a great series. Probably only second to Mad Men right now. But I have to say that I'm disappointed by something they've been doing in season 3. It's the twins. The best thing they can some up with is this pair of silent, emotionless killing machines? It just seems unimaginative and cliche. Almost cartoon-like. Anybody else?
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It's funny how individual tastes vary. I couldn't stand the screaming lunatic drug dealer in the previous season. I much prefer these two :shrug:
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Yeah Tuco bugged me too. I just think it's too gimmicky. Sort of a Robert Rodriguez/Coen Bros rip off or something.
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Exactly. And shouting isn't a substitute for more subtle character elements.
 
'Harry Manback said:
'Abraham said:
'Harry Manback said:
'RudiStein said:
Anyone have any predictions for S4?
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Walt takes down chicken man.Jessie bites it.
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Walt takes down the chicken man.Walt bites it.Jessie escapes with only Gayle's blood on his hands.
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I definitely see this.I was thinking Jessie bites it to compound Walts guilt, but either could work, or neither.
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Its going one way or the other - one of them is going to die. Thats the only way it can happen, IMO. Chicken Man has to die, no doubt about it. The only question is whether he dies before or after the death of Walt or Jessie. The other element is that Hank is not out of this yet - he could take down the Pollo as well.IMOIf Walt dies and Jessie "escapes", the arc of the series would be about one person's redemption (Jessie). If Jessie dies and Walt "escapes", assuming Walt isn't the one who kills Jessie, the arc of the series would be about one person's destruction (Walt, foreshadowed by Jessie in Season 3 telling him that his life had gone to #### ever since he went in to business with Walt). Both would be phenomenal.
 
Through some zany circumstance Toby ends up marrying Michael to Holly and/or Toby ends up replacing Michael for season 8.

 
'Abraham said:
By the way, when are they going to be on TV? I missed much of season 2.
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According to my guide, they'll be running the pilot and 2nd episode on Thursday 4/7 at 12:30 am, then the next 3 eps at midnight on 4/14 and I would guess the final 2 eps of season 1 on 4/21. Then maybe go on to season 2? So maybe just set the DVR for any upcoming episodes or remember to check back with the guide in a week or 2.
 
Can someone in here do me a favor. If AMC ever decides to show reruns starting from the beginning, please let me know via PM or start a new thread. I don't want to have to keep coming in here to check and have the entire series spoiled. TIA.

 
'shuke said:
Can someone in here do me a favor. If AMC ever decides to show reruns starting from the beginning, please let me know via PM or start a new thread. I don't want to have to keep coming in here to check and have the entire series spoiled. TIA.
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Your inbox is full.It looks like it's on late night, first two episodes 4/7 12:30 and 1:30 AM respectively, episodes 3 and 4 on 4/14 at 1:30 and 2:30 AM respectively.Hope you have a DVR.
 
'Please See Mine said:
'Abraham said:
By the way, when are they going to be on TV? I missed much of season 2.
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According to my guide, they'll be running the pilot and 2nd episode on Thursday 4/7 at 12:30 am, then the next 3 eps at midnight on 4/14 and I would guess the final 2 eps of season 1 on 4/21. Then maybe go on to season 2? So maybe just set the DVR for any upcoming episodes or remember to check back with the guide in a week or 2.
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'shuke said:
Can someone in here do me a favor. If AMC ever decides to show reruns starting from the beginning, please let me know via PM or start a new thread. I don't want to have to keep coming in here to check and have the entire series spoiled. TIA.
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Absolutely not.
 
without reading the entire thread, does anyone know if this show has a finite number of seasons? if Walt is killed off in the upcoming season, then I hope this is the last season, because my enjoyment is largely tied to him.

 
'Maik Jeaunz said:
I don't want to read the whole thread and be spoiled, just wanted to say that I've been watching the reruns of the whole series wednesday nights on AMC for the last couple months...and I think this is the best TV show I've ever seen.
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Was lucky enough to miss the boat until a few weeks ago. I went and rented seasons 1-3 and locked myself in the entertainment room for a week. I know it is the best tv show I have ever seen. It begins so innocently almost and then takes you down a dark and sometimes disturbing road. And I thought "24" was groundbreaking.
 
'Darth Cheney said:
Mike is one of the better characters of the last half season....although I think that he's as much a subtle commentary on the goodness of Hank as he is is own character. I'm fairly confident that they will show Hank's real strength as a "good guy" in what I think will ( and should) be this final season.
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I agree. Love the Mike character. I am guessing most of you remember him in a similar role in the movie Beverly Hills cop. He was made to play the role of a "cleaner". Glad Gilligan gave him a couple of shining moments. His story about half/full measures and then letting him go all Rambo at Chow's warehouse were 2 of my favorite scenes from season 3.
 
Looking forward to an ending on this show. They've played great for 3 quarters. A strong finish would push this show into GOAT status.

 
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.

I love the show of course, and one of my favorite things about is that everything kinda makes sense. Almost all of the decisions made be the characters seem, if not wise, at least rational given their circumstances. Almost every time there's an escape from what seems like an impossible situation or the advancement of a plan, it's done by a clever action that has subsequent consequences, rather than some cheap deus ex machina type bailout (like, oh, say, The Killing).

That said ... why is there any need for Gus, or anyone in the meth business, to have ever been involved with a Mexican cartel? Meth isn't like weed or cocaine or heroin. You don't need a favorable climate or a government that looks the other way at vast acreage where illicit plants are grown and harvested. All you need are some chemicals and a basement. Seems to me that adding a border-crossing element, and the added law enforcement attention that would draw, would be the worst possible thing you could do.

Thoughts? If this is explained in the last few episodes of Season 3- that's cool. Just tell me to have a little ####ing patience, and I'll abide. But it's been really bugging me as I've watched this season.

 
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.
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My wife has been watching the whole series for the first time over the last few months and just got to "The Fly" episode last night (which you will be coming up on, too.) Her reaction to it reminded me of how polarizing an episode it was/is for fans. It will be intersting to see what your reaction is.
 
'The Noid said:
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.
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My wife has been watching the whole series for the first time over the last few months and just got to "The Fly" episode last night (which you will be coming up on, too.) Her reaction to it reminded me of how polarizing an episode it was/is for fans. It will be intersting to see what your reaction is.
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Loved that episode.
 
'The Noid said:
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.
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My wife has been watching the whole series for the first time over the last few months and just got to "The Fly" episode last night (which you will be coming up on, too.) Her reaction to it reminded me of how polarizing an episode it was/is for fans. It will be intersting to see what your reaction is.
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That's in the on-deck circle for me. But I already know about it courtesy of Sepinwall mentioning it when talking about other bottle episodes and threads here about the best episodes of TV shows ever, so I'll be coming into it with some bias.
 
'jamny said:
'The Noid said:
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.
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My wife has been watching the whole series for the first time over the last few months and just got to "The Fly" episode last night (which you will be coming up on, too.) Her reaction to it reminded me of how polarizing an episode it was/is for fans. It will be intersting to see what your reaction is.
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Loved that episode.
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One of my favorites.
 
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.I love the show of course, and one of my favorite things about is that everything kinda makes sense. Almost all of the decisions made be the characters seem, if not wise, at least rational given their circumstances. Almost every time there's an escape from what seems like an impossible situation or the advancement of a plan, it's done by a clever action that has subsequent consequences, rather than some cheap deus ex machina type bailout (like, oh, say, The Killing).That said ... why is there any need for Gus, or anyone in the meth business, to have ever been involved with a Mexican cartel? Meth isn't like weed or cocaine or heroin. You don't need a favorable climate or a government that looks the other way at vast acreage where illicit plants are grown and harvested. All you need are some chemicals and a basement. Seems to me that adding a border-crossing element, and the added law enforcement attention that would draw, would be the worst possible thing you could do.Thoughts? If this is explained in the last few episodes of Season 3- that's cool. Just tell me to have a little ####ing patience, and I'll abide. But it's been really bugging me as I've watched this season.
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i think it has to do with access to the quantity of chemicals required to make meth on that large a scaledon't quote me on that
 
'mr. furley said:
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.I love the show of course, and one of my favorite things about is that everything kinda makes sense. Almost all of the decisions made be the characters seem, if not wise, at least rational given their circumstances. Almost every time there's an escape from what seems like an impossible situation or the advancement of a plan, it's done by a clever action that has subsequent consequences, rather than some cheap deus ex machina type bailout (like, oh, say, The Killing).That said ... why is there any need for Gus, or anyone in the meth business, to have ever been involved with a Mexican cartel? Meth isn't like weed or cocaine or heroin. You don't need a favorable climate or a government that looks the other way at vast acreage where illicit plants are grown and harvested. All you need are some chemicals and a basement. Seems to me that adding a border-crossing element, and the added law enforcement attention that would draw, would be the worst possible thing you could do.Thoughts? If this is explained in the last few episodes of Season 3- that's cool. Just tell me to have a little ####ing patience, and I'll abide. But it's been really bugging me as I've watched this season.
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i think it has to do with access to the quantity of chemicals required to make meth on that large a scaledon't quote me on that
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:yes:
 
'TobiasFunke said:
'The Noid said:
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.
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My wife has been watching the whole series for the first time over the last few months and just got to "The Fly" episode last night (which you will be coming up on, too.) Her reaction to it reminded me of how polarizing an episode it was/is for fans. It will be intersting to see what your reaction is.
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That's in the on-deck circle for me. But I already know about it courtesy of Sepinwall mentioning it when talking about other bottle episodes and threads here about the best episodes of TV shows ever, so I'll be coming into it with some bias.
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:bow:
 
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.I love the show of course, and one of my favorite things about is that everything kinda makes sense. Almost all of the decisions made be the characters seem, if not wise, at least rational given their circumstances. Almost every time there's an escape from what seems like an impossible situation or the advancement of a plan, it's done by a clever action that has subsequent consequences, rather than some cheap deus ex machina type bailout (like, oh, say, The Killing).That said ... why is there any need for Gus, or anyone in the meth business, to have ever been involved with a Mexican cartel? Meth isn't like weed or cocaine or heroin. You don't need a favorable climate or a government that looks the other way at vast acreage where illicit plants are grown and harvested. All you need are some chemicals and a basement. Seems to me that adding a border-crossing element, and the added law enforcement attention that would draw, would be the worst possible thing you could do.Thoughts? If this is explained in the last few episodes of Season 3- that's cool. Just tell me to have a little ####ing patience, and I'll abide. But it's been really bugging me as I've watched this season.
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My guess is distribution. Both access to the "turf" and the foot soldiers to sell and enforce.
 
Breaking Bad marathon for those that need to play catch-up.

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/06/a_breaking_bad-athon_plan_to_c.html

Season four of AMC's Breaking Bad begins in 38 days. Many of you have been anxiously awaiting this moment for a full year. But for some inexplicable reason, there are many of you who have not been watching the gripping, enthralling adventures and downward moral spiral of a milquetoast chemistry teacher (Bryan Cranston's Walter White) who gets diagnosed with cancer and then begins cooking and selling the finest grade of crystal meth to provide for his family after he's gone. It must be exhausting for you people, having to listen to your friends wax adoringly about this show, while you remain uninitiated, convinced that too much time and too many episodes have gone by for you to get on board. But this is not true! There is just enough time to watch the bygone 33 episodes, and we have a plan to help you do it. Inspired by marathon training regimens, we have laid out a schedule that will get you started on a steady diet of meth and mortality today, and have you wrapping it up just in time to join the longtime fans on premiere night. And you won't pull a muscle.

June 9

Episodes 1 and 2, "Pilot" and "Cat's in the Bag"

It's always better to watch a pilot and the following episode together, so you can get a real feel for the show and the characters and pick up some momentum. Plus, for those in the northeast, it's going to be 100 degrees today. Would you rather be doing lawn work? (cont.)

 
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.

I love the show of course, and one of my favorite things about is that everything kinda makes sense. Almost all of the decisions made be the characters seem, if not wise, at least rational given their circumstances. Almost every time there's an escape from what seems like an impossible situation or the advancement of a plan, it's done by a clever action that has subsequent consequences, rather than some cheap deus ex machina type bailout (like, oh, say, The Killing).

That said ... why is there any need for Gus, or anyone in the meth business, to have ever been involved with a Mexican cartel? Meth isn't like weed or cocaine or heroin. You don't need a favorable climate or a government that looks the other way at vast acreage where illicit plants are grown and harvested. All you need are some chemicals and a basement. Seems to me that adding a border-crossing element, and the added law enforcement attention that would draw, would be the worst possible thing you could do.

Thoughts? If this is explained in the last few episodes of Season 3- that's cool. Just tell me to have a little ####ing patience, and I'll abide. But it's been really bugging me as I've watched this season.
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Maybe the cartel financed him? I thought they said they were going to a Gus-centric episode in Season Four.
 
'Thunderlips said:
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.

I love the show of course, and one of my favorite things about is that everything kinda makes sense. Almost all of the decisions made be the characters seem, if not wise, at least rational given their circumstances. Almost every time there's an escape from what seems like an impossible situation or the advancement of a plan, it's done by a clever action that has subsequent consequences, rather than some cheap deus ex machina type bailout (like, oh, say, The Killing).

That said ... why is there any need for Gus, or anyone in the meth business, to have ever been involved with a Mexican cartel? Meth isn't like weed or cocaine or heroin. You don't need a favorable climate or a government that looks the other way at vast acreage where illicit plants are grown and harvested. All you need are some chemicals and a basement. Seems to me that adding a border-crossing element, and the added law enforcement attention that would draw, would be the worst possible thing you could do.

Thoughts? If this is explained in the last few episodes of Season 3- that's cool. Just tell me to have a little ####ing patience, and I'll abide. But it's been really bugging me as I've watched this season.
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Maybe the cartel financed him? I thought they said they were going to a Gus-centric episode in Season Four.
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Guess so. Obviously it's not a huge mistake or question. It's just that they're so good when everything "making sense" and the writers never seem to fall victim to television cliche or taking the easy way out despite the fact that it has to be so tempting given the nature of the show.

I've got three more episodes left of Season 3- just finished Fly, which I thought was almost as outstanding as the hype. More generally, I'm now firmly in the camp that thinks this is the best drama on television.

I'm not a person who puts much credence in awards shows, but I remember hearing that the dad from Malcolm in the Middle/Tim Watley was winning Best Actor all the time instead of Jon Hamm and thinking that seemed insane. Now it seems insane to think that anyone else would ever win the award, and I think maybe they should just go ahead and name it the Cranston.

 
'jamny said:
'The Noid said:
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.
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My wife has been watching the whole series for the first time over the last few months and just got to "The Fly" episode last night (which you will be coming up on, too.) Her reaction to it reminded me of how polarizing an episode it was/is for fans. It will be intersting to see what your reaction is.
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Loved that episode.
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Thought it was just filler and a way to do an episode on the cheap.
 
'Daywalker said:
'jamny said:
'The Noid said:
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.
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My wife has been watching the whole series for the first time over the last few months and just got to "The Fly" episode last night (which you will be coming up on, too.) Her reaction to it reminded me of how polarizing an episode it was/is for fans. It will be intersting to see what your reaction is.
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Loved that episode.
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Thought it was just filler and a way to do an episode on the cheap.
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This is pretty much the discussion. I fall on the side of it being a brilliant episode.
 
'TobiasFunke said:
'Thunderlips said:
'TobiasFunke said:
I'm about 8 episodes into Season 3. Looks like there's about 4-5 left and I'll be caught up and ready for Season 4 next month. But for now I don't want to read back through this thread, so forgive me if my question is answered in the thread or later in the season.

I love the show of course, and one of my favorite things about is that everything kinda makes sense. Almost all of the decisions made be the characters seem, if not wise, at least rational given their circumstances. Almost every time there's an escape from what seems like an impossible situation or the advancement of a plan, it's done by a clever action that has subsequent consequences, rather than some cheap deus ex machina type bailout (like, oh, say, The Killing).

That said ... why is there any need for Gus, or anyone in the meth business, to have ever been involved with a Mexican cartel? Meth isn't like weed or cocaine or heroin. You don't need a favorable climate or a government that looks the other way at vast acreage where illicit plants are grown and harvested. All you need are some chemicals and a basement. Seems to me that adding a border-crossing element, and the added law enforcement attention that would draw, would be the worst possible thing you could do.

Thoughts? If this is explained in the last few episodes of Season 3- that's cool. Just tell me to have a little ####ing patience, and I'll abide. But it's been really bugging me as I've watched this season.
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Maybe the cartel financed him? I thought they said they were going to a Gus-centric episode in Season Four.
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Guess so. Obviously it's not a huge mistake or question. It's just that they're so good when everything "making sense" and the writers never seem to fall victim to television cliche or taking the easy way out despite the fact that it has to be so tempting given the nature of the show.

I've got three more episodes left of Season 3- just finished Fly, which I thought was almost as outstanding as the hype. More generally, I'm now firmly in the camp that thinks this is the best drama on television.

I'm not a person who puts much credence in awards shows, but I remember hearing that the dad from Malcolm in the Middle/Tim Watley was winning Best Actor all the time instead of Jon Hamm and thinking that seemed insane. Now it seems insane to think that anyone else would ever win the award, and I think maybe they should just go ahead and name it the Cranston.
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:goodposting: I've watched Mad Men from the beginning and didn't catch up with Breaking Bad until last year. Always found it silly the amount of praise Cranston/Breaking Bad got and that it couldn't possibly be as good as Hamm/Mad Men. Having watched both, they're extremely close in terms of quality. They're such different shows it's hard to say which is better, but I'd give Cranston a slight nod with his performance so far. Practically flawless.

 
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