Breaking Bad

I'm watching the Sopranos gradually while I'm at work, but at home with the wife, we are starting this series.

What are people's thoughts on this series? Was it pretty solid?

I'll keep my thoughts here regarding this series, but please don't give any spoilers away in future episodes. I'm on the episode now where Walt went to get a distributor, in Tuuco.

I'm curious how they deal with prolonging the series, given Walt's lung cancer. I get this is the catalyst for his motivation now, but how can he sustain a series of 5 seasons when he's got a tough lung cancer to beat? Interested to see.

it's a great series, that kind of goes without saying. As far as lung cancer, as with any health concern, it can get better or worse. Also thinking back I am not sure they ever address the 'real time' even though it's over 5 years (seasons) it may be only a couple years. After I typed that, I looked it up and it is over exactly 2 years. Not really a spoiler, just letting you know it's not 5 years

Thanks Jarrett.

Do you have any other series recommendations as well?

The Shield, Deadwood, Sons of Anarchy (all completed), new shows Vikings, The Americans (both 3 seasons in) and a new show on USA called Complications, it's about a Dr. that comes across a drive-by shooting of a kid. He saves the kids life and then things get "complicated" to say the least. It's on USA's On Demand, 3 episodes in (I watched all 3 last night on a friends recommendation - it's awesome)

The best tv series Ever..Walt's condition is a pivot point throughout the series. I've got all the seasons on dvd and I still binge on 5-6 episodes in a sitting. It's cinematic.

Deadwood as was mentioned above, very underrated. Dexter was very good, some seasons better than others. The John Lithgow season was the best by most peoples thought. If you like comedy, Curb your enthusiasm is great and many times cringe worthy. A lot like the Wire, but I never was a huge fan of it.

A new show that is only 1 season deep is The Affair on showtime. It's about an affair of course, but someone ends up dead and most of the season is the two peoples account of what went on as they are being interrogated. Half the show is from Noah's perspective and the other half is from Alison's. It's very good tv IMO.

Thanks for all your recommendations guys. For now, it will take awhile but I'm gradually working through Sopranos and then watching Breaking Bad with my wife a couple nights a week, time permitting.

Glad there's so many good shows to watch.

My wife really enjoyed the last series we watched, Homeland. I enjoyed that one too.

So I finished the first season of Breaking Bad.  (Only what, 7 episodes?!)

To answer that question would be giving too much away.  Just take it one episode at a time.  It does keep getting better and better.  One of the best series I've ever seen.  Enjoy.

If you're competent and have a solid attention span, I strongly recommend The Wire.  Season One starts out slow but it builds the series' characterization.

Episode 1 & 2, Season 2:

Really good stuff here. I liked the Tuuco character, so I'm sorry to see him go. He is the sane guy who played Sniper in Training Day. He seems to have that 'crazy Mexican' role down.

Also, the scenes at the Tio's house were compelling and suspenseful. Very good stuff.

Definitely looking forward to watching this season transpire.

So just watched the episode where Walt shows up in super mart naked.

I'm really wondering how he now begins to create a drug empire (which I assume he does based on the shows success and length of time)

I'm also finding it more difficult to believe that Walt can hide his activities from his family. There's no way he can keep it secret while running his business full time. Something has to give.

Maybe he should fake his death or something.

I also, I'm somewhat finding the motivation factor lacking a little. After this hospital episode, it's like..... He knows he has 18 months to live, why not spend time with family, instead of away from them and lying to them.

still the money thing....answering more kind of gives up some of the evolution of the character.

Walt is in the "Empire Business."

Looks like Walt's wife has a thong for that boss...

Golazo-this is the best scripted TV series that has ever played.All the ends get tied up in the conclusion. Don't try to out guess Vince Gilligan.

Nearing completion of Season 2.  Walt just had his baby and let the girlfriend of Jesse die from vomit.  

Been awhile since I posted, but I have been moving along and about to complete season 3.  

That "Fly" episode was the worst episode in the entire series IMO. I believe it was the next to last show of the season. I've noticed that the next to last show in several series is weak and has very few characters than most because the budget has been exhausted and they center it around a limited number of characters to keep from paying more than they need to. If you look back at that show notice how few of the normal cast appear.

I'm starting the last season now, cannot wait to see what happens. They need to get Gus laptop now.

So Walt is confronted in desert by Hank and Jessie.... Then the meth dudes show up and start shooting..... Can't sit to see what happens.

I saw Vince Gilligan do an interview where he acknowledged "The Fly" episode was a concession to budget constraints.

Finished Felina today.

Remarkable series, one of the best.

How anyone can compare this series to The Wire is beyond me.  Don't get me wrong, this is a good show, but no where near the greatness of The Wire.