Author Topic: Breaking Bad please use spoiler tags (Read 258775 times)

kaz1983 · « **on:** August 19, 2008, 02:12:39 pm »

Not sure if there is a thread on this but as it's starting on Foxtel - Australia and looks very interesting I thought I'd start one.

It's a drama about a high school chemistry teacher who's suffering from the world's worst case of mid-life crisis and becomes a criminal by setting up a drug lab to finance the future of his struggling family.

Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTTh6_KesxQ

Other info - http://www.showtime.com.au/series/breakingbad/

Has anybody here seen it? If so - without telling us what happens

- how do you rate it?

I'll get back to this thread after I have watched a couple episodes...

Wigwamdelbert · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2008, 02:42:25 pm »

Looking forward to this one starting next month on FX in the UK, but it will be strange seeing Hal without Lois!!

gadair · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2008, 04:10:50 pm »

is that hal from malcome in the middle

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2008, 04:53:32 pm »

Yes, it is.

The reviews for it were so-so, and I gave it a miss.

WorldChampions · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2008, 12:30:17 pm »

Its very good I think, just watched the first two

gritsvanilla · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2008, 02:34:55 am »

This is defo a slow burner, improving week by week, fans of The Wire, Dexter, Oz, Six Feet Under etc should check this out.

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2008, 04:06:59 am »

Definitely worth the watch.

RedSandgrounder · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2008, 04:18:29 am »

Downloaded the first episode (recorded the one that's just been on FX), will hopefully catch up soon, and then I'll get back to this thread

harmar · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2008, 04:23:25 pm »

Watched the first three episodes and, as someone above has pointed out, it is a slow burner but I'll give it time

Claire. · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2008, 06:07:35 pm »

Saw it last year and it's a good watch.

Ginamos · « **Reply #10 on:** March 9, 2009, 06:05:34 pm »

Season 2 just started in the US.

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2009, 11:01:14 pm »

Anyone watching it? Ho....ly fuck what a cold hearted bastard.

Ginamos · « **Reply #12 on:** May 26, 2009, 01:53:17 am »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on May 25, 2009, 11:01:14 pm

Anyone watching it? Ho....ly fuck what a cold hearted bastard.

Yep, hard but fair, I'd say.

WorldChampions · « **Reply #13 on:** May 26, 2009, 10:40:37 am »

Quote from: Ginamos on March 9, 2009, 06:05:34 pm

Season 2 just started in the US.

Anyone know when its out in england? Thought the first series was good viewing

Ginamos · « **Reply #14 on:** May 26, 2009, 12:36:28 pm »

I'd guess FX will pick it up, but there doesn't seem to be any dates yet. If you're lucky in 2-3 months time.

kirzer · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:31:04 am »

Can't wait for next week's finale. Any guesses who will be in the two body bags? Surely not gonna be Walt and Jesse? I do think it will be people we won't expect though, so I'm gonna guess one is Jesse, and the other is Hank maybe? Random guess.

skibaboo · « **Reply #16 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:34:36 pm »

Quote from: kirzer on May 27, 2009, 01:31:04 am

Can't wait for next week's finale. Any guesses who will be in the two body bags? Surely not gonna be Walt and Jesse? I do think it will be people we won't expect though, so I'm gonna guess one is Jesse, and the other is Hank maybe? Random guess.

Spoiler

I have a feeling it will be Jessie's GF and her Dad. He's going to come round expecting to take her to rehab the next morning, think the sh*t will hit the fan somehow. Think they gave a hint by having Walt and him meet in the bar? He's going to be involved I'm sure. Also seeing as it's been renewed for a 3rd season I don't see it being Jessie.

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kirzer · « **Reply #17 on:** June 1, 2009, 02:00:10 pm »

Wow, ok didn't see coming. Bloody cliffhangers.

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #18 on:** June 1, 2009, 03:36:44 pm »

Not...quite sure what to make of that. A bit anticlimactic to say the least. They tease us all season with that fucking Teddy Bear and then thats what they give us? A complete curve ball? Hmmmmmmmmm..

Ginamos · « **Reply #19 on:** June 1, 2009, 07:29:44 pm »

Wasn't hugely impressed with the resolution of the last episode, seemed like a classic writers Deus ex machina.

Still hooked, overall season 2 has been good, but they need to get back to the bad guys with guns plots in the next one.

skibaboo · « **Reply #20 on:** June 3, 2009, 09:05:02 pm »

Quote from: skibaboo on May 27, 2009, 12:34:36 pm

Spoiler
I have a feeling it will be Jessie's GF and her Dad. He's going to come round expecting to take her to rehab the next morning, think the sh*t will hit the fan somehow. Think they gave a hint by having Walt and him meet in the bar? He's going to be involved I'm sure. Also seeing as it's been renewed for a 3rd season I don't see it being Jessie.
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Well I suppose I was right in a way. Just wrong about who was in the body bags. I actually thought it was a pretty cool twist. Certainly had me fooled.

frag · « **Reply #21 on:** June 3, 2009, 09:45:05 pm »

Saw an advert for this the other day, is it worth buying the Dvd of the series?

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #22 on:** June 3, 2009, 10:13:10 pm »

Quote from: frag on June 3, 2009, 09:45:05 pm

Saw an advert for this the other day, is it worth buying the Dvd of the series?

How much you see it for? First season is only like 6 episodes because of that writer strike.

I'd recommend it anyway. Really well acted and well written show.

skibaboo · « **Reply #23 on:** June 3, 2009, 10:17:56 pm »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on June 3, 2009, 10:13:10 pm

How much you see it for? First season is only like 6 episodes because of that writer strike.

I'd recommend it anyway. Really well acted and well written show.

7

I recommend it too. Actually it's one of those series' that would probably be better watching all in one go. And with 7 episodes you could watch all in one night ezee.

wilo in berlin · « **Reply #24 on:** June 11, 2009, 06:43:32 pm »

Just watched this - certainly would recommend it.

I thought the finale of S2 was good, with the black and white build up at the start of the previous episodes. Kept you guessing all the way through... could have finished in numerous ways = fun.

Roll on S3!

Dread Breath · « **Reply #25 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:47:49 am »

Haven't quite got through season 2 yet, but have to say that the second series is a big improvement on the first one. It consistently started to hit high notes right through the sophmore effort. I also thought the first episode of series one was excellent - one of the best debut episodes on a series for quite a while - but thereafter the writing in series one was patchy.

Think they got the guy from 'Malcolm' because of his comedic ability, but I'm very happy the series went darker in the second season. The acting from all concerned has been damned good - loved Tuco's uncle in the wheelchair with that bell! The bloke from Malcolm is a very, very good actor and I bet he's glad he's been able to showcase his dramatic ability in Breaking Bad.

Don't think anyone has mentioned the soundtrack yet - it has some cracking tunes on it - it's worth watching just for the soundtrack alone, let alone anything else this series has to offer.

Like the other posters on this thread that have recommended this, Breaking Bad gets my seal of approval as well, so long as you can get through the up and down quality of the first season to get to the excellence of the second.

Klopp-A-Delphia · « **Reply #26 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:30:34 pm »

Breaking Bad is by far my favorite show. I love both the AMC original series, Breaking Bad and Mad Men. The writing and acting have just been brilliant.

I just love the show because of the acting and the fact that the show isn't in your face like so many other cable/network series. So many surreal things have happened on Breaking Bad, it's just so original. From the body in acid falling through the bathroom floor, to the crushed head under the ATM machine, the show hits every mark.

Can't wait for next season and also the return of Mad Men.

Ben J · « **Reply #27 on:** July 29, 2009, 04:46:13 am »

Just randomly stumbled upon this show the other night (was told about it ages ago and put in on my mental "to watch" list) and have to say I really enjoyed the first 4 episodes. Agree that the guy who plays Walt (Hal from Malcom) is a damn fine actor (the scene where he quit his car wash job in the pilot sticks in my mind) and the 4th episode had a suprisingly tender turn from the bloke who plays Jesse (who was beginning to annoy me a bit up until that point). Also nice to see a show mix some dark comedy (Walt's "list" in ep 3) with regular humour (any scene with Walt in his briefs) and some deeply disturbing shit (the whole bathtub incident in ep 2). I look forward to seeing where this is going.

exiledinyorkshire · « **Reply #28 on:** July 29, 2009, 09:29:57 am »

watched the first series some time ago now, and quite enjoyed it. Whens the second series on?

Pheeny · « **Reply #29 on:** October 4, 2009, 09:56:34 pm »

downloaded and watched the first 2 seasons.Excellent can't wait for season 3.

Chaztastic · « **Reply #30 on:** October 5, 2009, 10:59:00 am »

Any sign of season 2 being broadcast in the UK any time soon?

Smiling Politely · « **Reply #31 on:** October 5, 2009, 04:12:09 pm »

Probably my favourite show going at the moment.

WorldChampions · « **Reply #32 on:** October 5, 2009, 09:27:20 pm »

Just downloaded season 2 finally. Should be good

chuckmynorris · « **Reply #33 on:** October 5, 2009, 09:32:18 pm »

Breaking Bad is a brilliant show. First I was a little sceptic considering that the main actor is the one from Malcom in the midde.. but he sure proved me wrong!
One to watch for sure!
Just started watching Sons of anarchy. That's a good show as well.. I don't even own a TV and watch it very seldom.. but when I come across with a good show, I'm hooked

like with these two.

Just waiting for new episodes

Sad person who picks fights by computer screen. · « **Reply #34 on:** October 5, 2009, 10:48:54 pm »

Quote from: chuckmynorris on October 5, 2009, 09:32:18 pm

Just started watching Sons of anarchy.

I got bored with that very quickly. I watched the first two of season 2 and gave up. Just not enough to hold me any longer.

Breaking Bad is very good, though. Anybody know when season 3 airs in the states?

Damo58 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 6, 2009, 11:19:57 pm »

Just watched the first two episodes and loved them. Really dark comedy and you feel for the characters, especially the chemistry teacher. Going to watch another before bed I think.

Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #36 on:** October 6, 2009, 11:22:28 pm »

Quote from: Damo58 on October 6, 2009, 11:19:57 pm

Just watched the first two episodes and loved them. Really dark comedy and you feel for the characters, especially the chemistry teacher. Going to watch another before bed I think.

Same here. Saw this mentioned in another thread and now I'm about to start the 3rd episode. Right up my street.

Damo58 · « **Reply #37 on:** October 7, 2009, 12:36:35 am »

JUst watched third episode and that was just as good. The scene which last about 20 minutes where he is just talking to the prisoner is brilliant. Episode four starts off well, really powerful, but I'm too tired so I'm off to bed.

Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #38 on:** October 7, 2009, 01:58:48 pm »

Episode 6 was brilliant. Have to wait til after work now to finish off season 1. Bah.

Damo58 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 7, 2009, 02:38:36 pm »

Quote from: Uhoh AureliOs on October 7, 2009, 01:58:48 pm

Episode 6 was brilliant. Have to wait til after work now to finish off season 1. Bah.

Just this minute finished. Cracking series, some really funny and sad bits throughout. I'm on the hunt for series 2 now.

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