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I loved BB. As for a replacement:

99.103.231.8

In Reply to: RE: So how many of you saw the finale of Breaking Bad last night? (Spoiler Alert) posted by Raiderman on September 30, 2013 at 10:37:38

Two recent series that comes close are Homeland and The Killing. Both have complex characters that aren't easily labeled 'hero' or 'villain' but do evolve throughout the show. Of course it's essential to watch from the beginning for each. The Killing is available on Netflix instant (at least seasons 1 and 2, not sure about 3). I don't know the availability of Homeland but it's worth buying either on disc or download.

The Newsroom is a pretty good series that has it's ups/downs but the cast is so good I overlook it's often sappy moments. American Horror Story is brutal and difficult to watch, but gripping. There's little in the way of visible brutality...it's just so dark and psychologically trying.

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I did like the first season of American Horror Story. - Raiderman 14:45:05 10/01/13 (3)
Perhaps I will try out the second and now the third season.

I did not much like Homeland.

Thanks for the recommendations though.
- American Horror Story, Asylum, was a difficult watch, very difficult. However, the payoff was worth it - Road Warrior 15:45:26 10/01/13 (2)
  I actually liked Season 2 better than Season 1, and I loved Season 1. Season 3, Coven, coming very soon.
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  "I'd like to own a squadron of tanks"
  - The wondrous Jessica Lang even was not enough to offset the bad lighting and jerky cinematography. - J.R. 16:29:14 10/01/13 (1)
    I could not watch it, though I really liked it. To me it was just
    another example of tawdry filming using bad lighting and hasty filmwork
    to cover up the lack of detail. Regards,
    
    J.R.
    - "I could not watch it, though I really liked it." Like I said, it was a difficult watch - Road Warrior 21:26:51 10/01/13 (0)
      with great payoff. I think the bad lighting was the director's choice. As for hasty film making, as in putting a filming schedule ahead of quality? Nope. JMHO, $.02, and the rest of the usual disclaimers.....
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      "I'd like to own a squadron of tanks"
The opening "Homeland" was pretty vapid last night. - J.R. 12:05:36 10/01/13 (5)
She's not taking her Lithium again. The kid is sexting. Yawn. Regards,

J.R.
- Actually the setup for the season looks fairly interesting. Having said that, - Road Warrior 15:42:38 10/01/13 (2)
  I'll be surprised if it's up to season 1 quality or even season 2. Talk about yawn, Dana and her attempted suicide, double yawn. Her interaction with her dad in season 1 was interesting and added to the suspense. If there's gonna be a subplot devoted to her mental issues this season, it'll be fast forward time.
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  "I'd like to own a squadron of tanks"
  - Looks like we'll be getting Carrie and her mental issues also. - J.R. 16:02:23 10/01/13 (1)
    I mean, fuck that girly shit. I want more detail in the body counts.
    Regards,
    
    J.R.
    - oh oh! She's off her meds! they really set a hook when she blurted out during the hearing - PhilJ 16:40:31 10/01/13 (0)
      too unbelievable for me but fun to watch!
- Yeah.... - Prisoners 12:12:04 10/01/13 (1)
  I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt so far; It's earned it.
  - I agree. It will get much better. - J.R. 12:19:02 10/01/13 (0)
    In fact, I'll bet the next episode is a hummer, maybe set in the Middle
    East. Anything with Mandel Patinkin is bound to be superlative. Regards,
    
    J.R.

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