Breaking Bad = Best show ALIVE

Just watched all 4 seasons in less than 2 weeks. I had been meaning to watch this series awhile ago but never got around to it. All in all probably my second favorite show behind Dexter.

Favorite parts:

When Walt and Jesse are trapped in the trailer at the scrapyard with Hank trying to get in, awesome scene.

When Walt goes back to pollos hermanos and is convinced that Gus is the man he was supposed to meet, I love Gus's demeanor and how cautious he is.

Season 3 finale when Walt calls Jesse and tells him he has a 20 minute window to get to Gail and kill him to save himself and Walt.

Anybody else see that Gustavo was on Community today?

Just finished season 3. :cheers:

Can't wait for the last season. The way this show builds tension is incredible

It's seems like forever since I last watched BB lol. I don't think I've watched any in 2012 at all. Hurry up Season 5! When does it premiere?

I don't like how they broke it up into to 8 episode parts for season 5.

[QUOTE=Myth]Anybody else see that Gustavo was on Community today?[/QUOTE]

Ya, I saw that. He had all the awesome weapons haha!

Game of Thrones ain't got nothing on [B]Breaking Bad [/B]

:cheers:

Yup still the best!!!!

Wow...saw the ending.:applause:

Have to see the first 20 minutes though.

All around. Yes. Best show ever.

Acting. Story. Others close. Filming sets it over. As best.

:bowdown: :bowdown: :cry:

Just watched El Camino. I love the Evolution of Jesse. [video=youtube_share;oRpc6gQ-KjI]https://youtu.be/oRpc6gQ-KjI?si=xXaXi3nbCAhhZNie[/video]

Good times watching this... truly never experienced anything like it since.

There must have been another thread because this is 4 pages raving about the show ahead of season 3 and then is never bumped/talked about anymore during season 3 and only gets 2 more pages in..

Sopranos is the GOAT show. They even hired real maifiosos as actors. Some of the guys weren't even acting. :lol

I thought Better Call Saul was better.

[QUOTE=tpols;15023216]Sopranos is the GOAT show. They even hired real maifiosos as actors. Some of the guys weren't even acting. :lol[/QUOTE]

bro don't be coming up in BB hood flashing rival gang signs u get clapped round hurr.

[QUOTE=tpols;15023216]Sopranos is the GOAT show. They even hired real maifiosos as actors. Some of the guys weren't even acting. :lol[/QUOTE]

bro don't be coming up in BB hood flashing rival gang signs u get clapped round hurr.

...not even gonna apologize for dbl posting having to deal with these shitty, non responsive servers.

I concur that in terms of hour long drama series, The Sopranos is still GOAT.

I'll say this about BB. Most shows peak early and then just fizzle out, but BB was the only show I've ever seen that got better and better each season and continued to raise the bar. The hype and the stakes going into that final season were astronomically high and not only did they stick the landing but they delivered in spades.

The reason I don't put it above Sopranos though is because BB is extremely plot driven. It's character driven too sure but it's REALLY plot driven. Once you experience all the ups and downs and know where everything leads, there's less reason to rewatch episodes of the show again once the suspense is gone. Only speaking for myself, as much as I loved watching BB when it was on, I've rarely if ever gone back to it. I've watched YT highlights and stuff and revisited some key scenes that were memorable, but I have zero desire to rewatch the entire series again or even a handful of episodes.

Sopranos I can go back to non-stop. The show is so layered and character driven. Each time you watch it you pick up on something new. The plot is important sure but it's really the interpersonal relationships that provide the foundation for the show. I can watch a Sopranos episode at any moment and any time. You're not driven by suspense, you're driven by the emotional drama. Along with the characters and the goat tier acting of course.

This is also why I put The Wire and GOT above BB too. Just more layered and has more going for it.

But BB is still flames and was an extremely satisfying roller coaster ride.

[QUOTE=Baller234;15023395]I concur that in terms of hour long drama series, The Sopranos is still GOAT.

I'll say this about BB. Most shows peak early and then just fizzle out, but BB was the only show I've ever seen that got better and better each season and continued to raise the bar. The hype and the stakes going into that final season were astronomically high and not only did they stick the landing but they delivered in spades.

The reason I don't put it above Sopranos though is because BB is extremely plot driven. It's character driven too sure but it's REALLY plot driven. Once you experience all the ups and downs and know where everything leads, there's less reason to rewatch episodes of the show again once the suspense is gone. Only speaking for myself, as much as I loved watching BB when it was on, I've rarely if ever gone back to it. I've watched YT highlights and stuff and revisited some key scenes that were memorable, but I have zero desire to rewatch the entire series again or even a handful of episodes.

Sopranos I can go back to non-stop. The show is so layered and character driven. Each time you watch it you pick up on something new. The plot is important sure but it's really the interpersonal relationships that provide the foundation for the show. I can watch a Sopranos episode at any moment and any time. You're not driven by suspense, you're driven by the emotional drama. Along with the characters and the goat tier acting of course.

[B]This is also why I put The Wire and GOT above BB too. Just more layered and has more going for it.[/B]

But BB is still flames and was an extremely satisfying roller coaster ride.[/QUOTE]
I honestly agreed with virtually everything you said until the bolded. The Wire I'd have no issue with, I personally believe Breaking Bad is better but there's certainly a valid argument that can be made there, though my beef with the Wire is it's last season, while still good, is by far it's worst imo while Breaking Bad's is it's best.

GOT though? The first 4 seasons were genuinely terrific, then it gradually declined before it's abomination of a final season. I just don't see the argument there over BB.

[QUOTE=Baller234;15023395]I concur that in terms of hour long drama series, The Sopranos is still GOAT.

I'll say this about BB. Most shows peak early and then just fizzle out, but BB was the only show I've ever seen that got better and better each season and continued to raise the bar. The hype and the stakes going into that final season were astronomically high and not only did they stick the landing but they delivered in spades.

The reason I don't put it above Sopranos though is because BB is extremely plot driven. It's character driven too sure but it's REALLY plot driven. Once you experience all the ups and downs and know where everything leads, there's less reason to rewatch episodes of the show again once the suspense is gone. Only speaking for myself, as much as I loved watching BB when it was on, I've rarely if ever gone back to it. I've watched YT highlights and stuff and revisited some key scenes that were memorable, but I have zero desire to rewatch the entire series again or even a handful of episodes.

Sopranos I can go back to non-stop. The show is so layered and character driven. Each time you watch it you pick up on something new. The plot is important sure but it's really the interpersonal relationships that provide the foundation for the show. I can watch a Sopranos episode at any moment and any time. You're not driven by suspense, you're driven by the emotional drama. Along with the characters and the goat tier acting of course.

This is also why I put The Wire and GOT above BB too. Just more layered and has more going for it.

But BB is still flames and was an extremely satisfying roller coaster ride.[/QUOTE]

who wins you over on the acting front?

bb or sopranos?

cranston or gandolfini?

[QUOTE=SouBeachTalents;15023403]I honestly agreed with virtually everything you said until the bolded. The Wire I'd have no issue with, I personally believe Breaking Bad is better but there's certainly a valid argument that can be made there, though my beef with the Wire is it's last season, while still good, is by far it's worst imo while Breaking Bad's is it's best.

GOT though? The first 4 seasons were genuinely terrific, then it gradually declined before it's abomination of a final season. I just don't see the argument there over BB.[/QUOTE]

Agreed about the last season of the Wire. David Simon even commented on it that because it was only 10 episodes instead of the usually 12 or 13, story lines were condensed and thus with it the characters more unbelievable things.

The Wire at its best is better overall than BB to me though for sure.

[QUOTE=ShawkFactory;15023406]Agreed about the last season of the Wire. David Simon even commented on it that because it was only 10 episodes instead of the usually 12 or 13, story lines were condensed and thus with it the characters more unbelievable things.

The Wire at its best is better overall than BB to me though for sure.[/QUOTE]

i haven't watched the wire. guess i should bump that up high on my list with all of the praise you guys are giving it.

Hot Take: The first two seasons of Dexter are on par with Breaking Bad's. When Dexter was at its best, it was genuinely some of the most suspenseful shit ever. God, it's a crime the premise/show was wasted on Showtime with the poor writing, cheap supporting cast, and copouts beginning with the S2 ending. HBO would have done so much more with it.

[QUOTE=SouBeachTalents;15023403]I honestly agreed with virtually everything you said until the bolded. The Wire I'd have no issue with, I personally believe Breaking Bad is better but there's certainly a valid argument that can be made there, though my beef with the Wire is it's last season, while still good, is by far it's worst imo while Breaking Bad's is it's best.

GOT though? The first 4 seasons were genuinely terrific, then it gradually declined before it's abomination of a final season. I just don't see the argument there over BB.[/QUOTE]

I won't argue with you, the last few seasons of GOT were total dogshit. Basically once they ran out of book material to cover and had to start writing on their own.

I still place it above BB because I'm probably more likely to revisit an episode of GOT than I am an episode of BB. Those first few seasons of GOT were as good as anything ever. You're average GOT episode just has way more going for it than your average BB episode. Way more layered.

[QUOTE=diamenz;15023405]who wins you over on the acting front?

bb or sopranos?

cranston or gandolfini?[/QUOTE]

Hard to say.

Don't know if there's a wrong answer.

[QUOTE=Im Still Ballin;15023410]Hot Take: The first two seasons of Dexter are on par with Breaking Bad's. When Dexter was at its best, it was genuinely some of the most suspenseful shit ever. God, it's a crime the premise/show was wasted on Showtime with the poor writing, cheap supporting cast, and copouts beginning with the S2 ending. HBO would have done so much more with it.[/QUOTE]

Dexter S2 and S4 are goat tier for me as well.

S1 was good enough I guess but not goat tier, S3 was ehh, the rest was forgettable. Really fell off towards the end. Haven't even bothered to watch it since it came back.

But I agree that when it was at it's best, Dexter was as good as anything.

[QUOTE=diamenz;15023408]i haven't watched the wire. guess i should bump that up high on my list with all of the praise you guys are giving it.[/QUOTE]

I’m fairly surprised that you have already seen it to be honest.

I’m sure you’ve heard plenty about it but I’ll say this as if you haven’t. It’s the most realistic and layered show narratively that’s ever existed. Almost like GOT but real life, which makes it hit harder for me obviously. As it probably does for most.

It utilizes iffy systemic ills, whether that be local drug empires, law enforcement, politics, and education as a backdrop for an incredible Greek tragedy on the level of Shakespeare.

Not quite the amazing character study of Sopranos but it builds a different type of world and you know as things unfold that that was EXACTLY how shit went down in real life in Baltimore. Very fascinating and well done stuff.

[QUOTE=diamenz;15023408]i haven't watched the wire. guess i should bump that up high on my list with all of the praise you guys are giving it.[/QUOTE]

You'd appreciate it.

half of kblaze's gifs are from the wire :oldlol:

Game of thrones for me. I will say Peaky Blinders was really good. Doesn’t get mentioned much amongst top shows ever. Can’t say it’s the best but it’s up there in the rankings for me. I caught on to it late like Breaking Bad. Breaking Bad is the best binge watching experience of a tv show I ever had tho.

[QUOTE=GOBB;15023512]Game of thrones for me. I will say Peaky Blinders was really good. Doesn’t get mentioned much amongst top shows ever. Can’t say it’s the best but it’s up there in the rankings for me. I caught on to it late like Breaking Bad. Breaking Bad is the best binge watching experience of a tv show I ever had tho.[/QUOTE]

GoT last season was dogshit

[QUOTE=ArbitraryWater;15023514]GoT last season was dogshit[/QUOTE]

Wrapping up shows that the original materials are still ongoing rarely please everyone. :ohwell:

[QUOTE=ArbitraryWater;15023514]GoT last season was dogshit[/QUOTE]

Most tv shows have seasons like that. Or periods where it begins to tail off. The reasons vary. Sopranos went through the same thing

What's beautiful about The Wire is that in addition to being a phenomenal show, it's also a giant commercial for the republican party.

The creator of the show, David Simon, is actually more left leaning and probably didn't intend it as such... but if there is one single takeaway from the show it's that democrats fukk everything up.

:oldlol:

[QUOTE=GOBB;15023535]Most tv shows have seasons like that. Or periods where it begins to tail off. The reasons vary. Sopranos went through the same thing[/QUOTE]

Yea but for best show ever? Thats a clear disqualifier. BrBa last season was GOAT. It was the perfect show.

[QUOTE=Baller234;15023556]What's beautiful about The Wire is that in addition to being a phenomenal show, it's also a giant commercial for the republican party.

The creator of the show, David Simon, is actually more left leaning and probably didn't intend it as such... but if there is one single takeaway from the show it's that democrats fukk everything up.

:oldlol:[/QUOTE]

Leave it to you to take it that way :lol

[QUOTE=ArbitraryWater;15023559]Yea but for best show ever? Thats a clear disqualifier. BrBa last season was GOAT. It was the perfect show.[/QUOTE]

Hardly perfect. Season 3 was slow and all over the place. And not for nothing first season to breaking bad wasn’t ground breaking either.

[QUOTE=GOBB;15023624]Hardly perfect. Season 3 was slow and all over the place. And not for nothing first season to breaking bad wasn’t ground breaking either.[/QUOTE]

:kobe:

Season 3 is probaby the most popuar season lol and no one made any difference between the first seasons of BrBa and GoT.

Quite clearly BrBa has 5 spotless (or at the very least elite seasons, considering season 3 as weak is an insane take) seasons and GoT ends shit.

Its preference at the end of the day but its not exactly logical.

[QUOTE=ArbitraryWater;15023634]:kobe:

Season 3 is probaby the most popuar season lol and no one made any difference between the first seasons of BrBa and GoT.

Quite clearly BrBa has 5 spotless (or at the very least elite seasons, considering season 3 as weak is an insane take) seasons and GoT ends shit.

Its preference at the end of the day but its not exactly logical.[/QUOTE]

You’re not applying logic. You’re applying an extreme bias. I’m pretty sure I could go searching and see what fools are saying about Breaking Bad seasons and how they view them. Doubt I would be far off from what I said. And like you said it’s preference but to pretend what I said is some sort of blasphemy could be easily debunked by simply posting other Breaking Bad fans thoughts. Not worth arguing but you’re also not about to leave some parting short like you hit a HR like Bonds either.