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Getting high on Breaking Bad?

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Victor Khomenko

A few weeks ago I watched the pilot, and my reaction was quite negative - I was irritated, to be frank.

So I forgot about it for weeks... when I decided to watch the second episode... just to kill time.

To cut to the chase - the second lead to the third, and not I feel I am becoming addicted. I hate it - as there are still 36 episodes to watch!

After the pilot, the show managed to get on firmer footing - I presume the idea behind it was to catch as many TV addicts as possible - from a particular group I don't belong to. But as it goes, it is getting more interesting, and I just hope it will continue to do so.

I already find some performances outstanding, particularly those of Anna Gunn and Aaron Paul. At this point I can't imagine how they can develop this story into dozens of episodes, which makes it so much more intriguing.

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RE: Getting high on Breaking Bad? - dean_martin 12:59:53 08/17/12 (0)
Ughh! My wife and I are BB fans, but we have DISH, which dropped AMC. We tried to watch the first episode of the new season online but it didn't cut it. We are holding out for NetFlix or dvd. I'm probably one of only a few who can't wait 'til this season is over.

BTW, I almost didn't open this thread. I don't how long I can avoid spoilers.
One of the best shows ever written for TV. - dancingseamonkey 10:55:39 08/17/12 (0)
Every Sunday I move to the other room to watch it. DO NOT DISTURB!

"To Do Is To Be" Socrates
"To Be Is To Do" Plato
"Do Be Do Be Do" Sinatra
My favorite show. - J.R. 07:39:07 08/17/12 (3)
The ending of last Sunday's show was a true Hindenburg moment: out of
the blue and devastating. Regards,

J.R.
- Yea, we were trying to figure out the relevance of that *** on the **** in the opening scene - Road Warrior 13:09:03 08/17/12 (0)
  My wife's sister who was visiting, had never seen it. Since we were having a watching party she had no choice. Her typical fare, when she ain't reading the bible, is Survivor and The View.
  
  Her world got rocked!
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- I am sure you are dying to tell us what it is! :-) - Victor Khomenko 10:41:29 08/17/12 (1)
  But don't do it, wait till I finish it, then I will beat you to that! :)
  - A good spoiler should be a irresistable enticement. - J.R. 14:36:13 08/17/12 (0)
    And, yes, I'm barely able to restrain myself from telling: it's
    sharing, not spoiling, and I'm a generous guy. Regards,
    
    J.R.
I just watched the whole thing in 2 weeks - Daryl Zero 21:30:08 08/16/12 (2)
Just a couple of weeks ago. Its actually great to watch a series this way because you don't have to wait but season 5 is already 5 shows in. I like it a lot but it is a harsh show.

Edits: 08/16/12
- Did they have to sedate you? - Victor Khomenko 05:20:46 08/17/12 (1)
  It is indeed an intense show, and two weeks - that's like three episodes a day!!!????
  
  Is that even humanly possible?
  - RE: Did they have to sedate you? - Daryl Zero 06:49:48 08/17/12 (0)
    I was in a situation at work where things were really intense. It is difficult for me to sleep and difficult to shut my mind down. So I stayed up a lot and watched during lunch time and any break (I work at home).
    
    Edits: 08/17/12
Yer in for one fun ride!! As MBNX said, it only gets better. We and our friends, - Road Warrior 15:52:07 08/16/12 (0)
with whom we watch it ever Sunday nite, both agree that the writers have thought of everthing. No second guessing asking yourself why the character did "this" instead of "that". For a suspenseful drama that has to keep that suspense level high every week, they do a good job of creating believable suspense, instead of Hollywood suspense (if that makes any sense). Only one episode disappointed, the legendary "Fly" episode. You'll either like it or hate it.

I really envy the fun in front of you for the next several weeks as you catch up.
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Do I have to spell it out?

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they spend a lot of time trying to shock you but the believable dialogue helps sell it - PhilJ 14:09:51 08/16/12 (0)
it goes on and on, crazier and edgier every episode

enjoy
here's how the show works.... - mbnx01 11:26:05 08/16/12 (1)
Each season is a little slow in the beginning. Like the guy said, 'when you read 'Moby Dick', you don't see the whale in the first chapter'.

Stories develop slowly and build to a fury by the end of the season.

It's a show that takes its time.

Watch the entire first season and you'll see what I mean.

It only gets better.

"Lock up when you're done and don't touch the piano."
-Dr. Greg House
- "It only gets better." Except when it gets EVEN better. Amazing how they do it!!!...N/T - musetap 23:05:11 08/16/12 (0)
  N/T
  "One this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" - Michael McClure

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