It took a while for me to get into AMC's drama series Breaking Bad, but once the show got its claws into me, I could hardly do anything but watch. I once spent the better part of a weekend powering through the episodes I hadn't seen yet, and I get antsy waiting for 10 p.m. to roll around on Sundays so I can see what Walt White (Bryan Cranston) has gotten up to now.
Actually, it's a lot like how I felt when I watched the very first season of Weeds — which is funny, because the shows have some things in common. Both have a central character who turns to drugs as a way to make money in a time of great distress (in the case of Breaking Bad, Walt's diagnosed with cancer that's presumed to be terminal). Both also have a character in law enforcement who's just a wee bit too close to all the drug action (here it's Walt's brother-in-law, who works for the DEA). And in both shows, I find myself rooting for a main character (Walt, Nancy Botwin) whom I'm not even sure I like anymore.
Walt's done some bad things over the first two seasons of Breaking Bad, but last week's episode may have shown the darkest side of him yet — right when his son is promoting him as a hero. From AMC's preview, it looks like a lot of Walt's secrets will be coming out tonight, and I can't wait to see how this episode sets us up for season three. Will anybody else be watching? To check out the preview, just read more.
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Hi Buzz. Breaking Bad is my favorite television show of all time.
That final scene with the overdose last week was stunning. With tonight being the season finale, Im expecting it to be explosive, and deep, as always.
Cheers~ Grantz
1Will there be a 3rd season?
2Yes - it's been renewed for a third season
3crap man what a cliffhanger to leave the season at!!!
4I only started watching this a few weeks ago and now I'm hooked. Who fell out of the sky!!? Whose Elmo is that?? Anybody know the answers or do I have to wait on pins and needles for months!
5I am in LOVE with Breaking Bad. There are many parallels with Weeds, obviously, but I really see it as an heir to The Wire.
They both have this innate power to completely devastate me without much effort. And the cast is incredible. Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul make an AMAZING onscreen duo.
6I am crazy about this show and being without it now for weeks is driving me crazy. I like all of he characters and think that this finally quality TV for adults.
I think there is a real future for the young man who plays Jesse and he is being underrated.
There is one problem: The last episode was So Good that I
7don't see how they can ever top it! We will see.
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