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Breaking Bad is the best thing I've watched in quite a while. I too missed it until I caught up on Netflix in December (yes...in one month). My ONLY complaint (and I'm stretching here to come up with one) is that started off with a good amount of dark humor but has morphed to mostly just dark now. Probably understandable given the development of the characters, but I do miss the humor.
PS: If you like Aaron Sorkin-written projects (particularly West Wing and/or Sports Night), catch up on Newsroom. Season 1 was very good, albeit preachy at times. I think Season 2 is already blowing it out of the water. The writing is excellent and the acting is stellar.
I'm with you...not so much of a complaint as just kinda missing that. I miss the days of them cooking in the rv and all of that witty banter. Got a bit of that this season in terms of them cooking in houses with the fumigation tents up but for these last 8 episodes the good times are definitely over. Even Hank probably won't have much humor these last 8 episodes with the big revelation from last week.Quote:
Originally Posted by LA Muskie
We'll need a breaking bad thread come August 11....
Too anti-Koch for my tastesQuote:
Originally Posted by LA Muskie
I think the show is deliberately growing darker to parallel the descent of the lives of the characters, which I think is pretty cool. I also loved the lighter, more humorous side of the show in seasons past, but I remember reading a Vince Gilligan interview where he said he really wanted the course of the show to show the complete transformation of a good guy to a bad guy. I think it's cool how the show has seemingly become darker as Walt's character, and the world around him, sinks further.Quote:
Originally Posted by LA Muskie
But I will say no more because it's not a show you want any spoilers of if you aren't caught up.
Streamed "After the Wedding," thought it was excellent.
I always thought of Tim Watley. The dentist who offended Jerry when he converted to Judaism. Jerry thought he converted for the jokes. I'll never forget the scene where Jerry is in a confessional. "I think he converted for the jokes." "And this offends you as a Jew?" "No...it offends me as a comedian."Quote:
Originally Posted by GoMuskies
"Get me a schtikle of fluoride."
Cranston is great.
My parents just annihilated all 5 seasons to get caught up in the last month. They are eaten up with all things BB.
Valid point, but for me, episodes with Saul provide just enough humor to get through each season.Quote:
Originally Posted by LA Muskie
I'm curious to see what the Saul spin-off show ends up looking like if it comes to fruition.
Avon Barksde, Stringer Bell, Omar Little, Marlo Stanfield and Snoop disagree. And Clay Davis just said, "sheeeeeeeeeeeeeet."Quote:
Originally Posted by Milhouse
I love Breaking Bad but just can't agree that it's easily better than The Wire.
I'm actually about to start The Wire, now that I have HBO Go, with Breaking Bad on the short list after that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel
Speaking of HBO Go, I only have it until October, as I got four months of HBO free when I started a new Internet service. In the limited time I have it available, are there any shows that you guys recommend? I just finished Rome and my wife and I got her caught up on Game of Thrones. Any other top-notch choices?
I think someone already mentioned it, but Deadwood would be at the top of my list.Quote:
Originally Posted by XUFan09
The Wire was excellent, and certainly in any discussion for best TV dramas. I think the thing that gives the edge to Breaking Bad, to me, is the overall production of it. I've always been big into that and Breaking Bad stands out compared to any other show in that regard. The camera work, coloring and lighting, and all of the editing techniques used really make it a great visual experience. Just the overall tempo of the show in general is in a league of its own in my opinion. And that's before you even get into the acting and writing. It's just a masterful show all around.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel
I think that's probably right. And true to the story arc. I miss it, but it's probably the right creative arc. And you're right about spoilers, so I'll STFU now...Quote:
Originally Posted by PMI
I was thinking the exact same thing. One of the funniest things I've seen on Family Guy. And I've seen a lot of funny stuff on it...Quote:
Originally Posted by STL_XUfan
I really need to get back into The Wire. I watched 1.5 seasons about 5 years ago, but it was my freshman year so I got distracted and got away from it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel
Just started True Blood, but The Wire and Deadwood are high on my list. HBO Go is amazing.
I'll second the Newsroom. Sorkin is an acquired taste but I am a fan.
I wish HBO Go had a feature where I could download episodes and watch when I am on a plane, or somewhere without a free internet connection.
Doubt that will ever happen. HBO is a huge victim of Piracy as is, don't think they want to hand over the most recent episodes for download willy nilly.Quote:
Originally Posted by nuts4xu
I endorse this message. Breaking Bad is the reason that TV was invented.Quote:
Originally Posted by PMI
Saw that the first half of season 5 for Breaking Bad will begin to stream this weekend. Just in time to catch up before the last half begins.
It was better than Cats. I want to see it again and again.Quote:
Originally Posted by LA Muskie
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9Me2_lWg0P...rthday-kid.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by BBC 08
SunDance channel is airing 4 seasons of Breaking Bad every Monday @ 11pm - 2 episodes each Monday I guess - set the dvr. Starts tonite.
Or for the price of 8 bucks you could watch the whole series right now on Netflix.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbiemcgee
Not Netflix, but still throwback TV (and maybe on Netflix), The Hub is showing old Mork and Mindy episodes. Last night the first 4 episodes were on. It featured a "flashback/flashover" of Mork getting set up by the Fonz on a date with Laverne. 70's tv was effing weird.
Apparently this "Orange is the New Black" series is amazing, anyone getting into it yet?
Yes. It's really, really, really good. Also, lots of lesbian sex. Can never go wrong with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by GIMMFD
I think it's incredibly overrated. It's basically just like Weeds (same creator). It's got an incredibly mediocre cast and really my brother described it best "it's a PG-13 version of Oz, people that can't handle Oz will love it."
Oz is one of my favorite shows of all time and at times this feels like a watered down ripoff. But Oz did literally everything better from stories to writing to character development to casting.
Granted I'm only 5 episodes in. I'll finish it in due time but I'm in no rush, there's a lot better TV out there right now...
That said if this is the worst thing Netflix ever does then we will all be VERY lucky, because then even at it's worst its still miles above most networks.
With Breaking Bad and Mad Men ending, how will AMC recover. It is the end of an era.
Ha, yeah. I do get sick of The Wire recommendations. IMHO, the love of The Wire partly stems from SWPL concerns about inner city issues. People want to signal that they care.Quote:
Originally Posted by LA Muskie
But when it comes down to it, I think it's overrated (and that's not to say it's bad....just saying it isn't the greatest show ever created).
I loved oz. what is this new show?Quote:
Originally Posted by Milhouse
Orange is the New Black it's a Netflix Exclusive. It's good but no where near the praise it is receiving. Oz was incredible...game changing I'd say. Orange is the New Black is alright but I don't understand all the praise. Personally I think House of Cards was a lot better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Muskie
I guess this is sort of old but watched a part of the Sherlock miniseries on Netflix and really liked it. Definitely recommend. The camera work/editing is worthy of the acting and stories.
Any Ricky Gervais fans out there? I'm curious if Derek is worth watching.
Found myself watching some of the original Office this weekend. Forgot how insanely funny it was. I remember hating the American version and Michael Scott initially just because Gervais was brilliant.Quote:
Originally Posted by blobfan
I liked Extras a lot too, Derek looks interesting and I'll be checking it out for sure.
I'd recommend The Inbetweeners if you haven't seen it and you're a fan of television from over the pond.
Are you taking about the modern adaptation? If so, the new season is coming out soon!Quote:
Originally Posted by blobfan
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Yup, the new Sherlock with Cumberbatch and Freeman. Absolutely loving it. Watson as a war-junkie ex-army Doc and Sherlock as an unabashed 'functioning sociopath' is more enjoyable than the manic big screen version with Downey Jr and Law, even though I love those two actors.Quote:
Originally Posted by XUFan09
I've watched the first season of Sherlock. Really enjoy it. I also enjoy the Downey jr./ law portrayal as well for what it is. Basil Rathbone will always be Sherlock Holmes in a classical sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by blobfan
This (again) isn't 100% on topic, but I'm still watching the Dome, and it's getting worse. The girl doesn't get into much that wades into the sci-fi end of the pool, so I think I'm still watching it because she is. The writing on this show is terrible. There's no suspense. Kids "figuring out" the supernatural always bugs me. The character reactions to things are totally impossible to believe. If I were watching this on my own, I would have quit by now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Milhouse
The rest of the country seems to not care as much, because it is far and away the #1 show on tv. WTF.
Granted #1 in the summer doesn't mean that much. It has almost zero competition from any other series as everything else is reality/game show based.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kahns Krazy
I only watched Episode 1. I want to watch it...mainly for Dean Norris. But it has quickly gone down on my list of shows to watch. It's too bad also everyone involved seemed awesome. Steven Spielberg is probably my favorite director but he will slap his name on any television show for a pay check, pretty disappointing.
Probably true, but the gross numbers are holding up. I was expecting to see a drop off from week to week. After the week 1 dropoff, it's held pretty steady.
It is amazing the kind of FX they will invest in a tv series these days. The imagery is pretty amazing. Everything else is blah.