UConn James Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) It only gets better...second season was amazing. I just finished the third to last of season 2, where [yellow-fonted for spoilers] the girl drowns in her own vomit, and Walt just watches. Holy ****! I mean... Holy ****!!!" Been up all night b/c I just couldn't stop watching. I now don't feel quite so bad that BB/Bryan Cranston won for best drama over LOST/Matthew Fox. This show is so gritty, so real. So much better than all the fabricated Hollywood crap where people talk in perfect sentences and everything always ties up... life isn't like that. And it's such an amazing dynamic of almost... rooting for Walter to be successful in his drug production. Up to this point, that's largely because of his family, his situation, and the rationalization similar to what Walter makes --- that someone's going to supply meth and make a lot of $, so it might as well be him so he can provide for his family when he's gone. I just wonder how much longer this dynamic of rooting/sympathy for Walter can last. Here toward the close of S2, I don't see how this show can end well for Walter. All of the things he's done cannot/ought not be rewarded on-screen. Edited May 1, 2011 by UConn James
ajzepp Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 Okay, I finally gave in and downloaded the first season of BB. I finished watching the pilot and the episode after that. Looking forward to getting into the rest. The bath tub scene was AWESOME lol
Buftex Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 Okay, I finally gave in and downloaded the first season of BB. I finished watching the pilot and the episode after that. Looking forward to getting into the rest. The bath tub scene was AWESOME lol It only gets better...
ajzepp Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 It only gets better... Good...I've false started a couple times recently, so it'll be nice to have a show stick. I just love the way this show is set up...lots of potential for interesting interactions and scenarios among the characters
UConn James Posted May 5, 2011 Posted May 5, 2011 Just finished the string of "Breaking Bad." Wow. That's all I can say. Well, no. In addition to my earlier comments, I'd just like to add that one of the touches that make this series awesome, besides the writing and acting, is the camerawork. I believe there's been more time-lapse work in this than I've ever seen before, and it makes for some great, original establishment shots. Walt really is one of the more interesting characters on teevee now. He's got an obsessive streak a mile wide, a knowing smarminess to him that is simultaneously off-putting and what makes him something of an anti-hero. This Season 3 arch was just terrific, as things seemingly got more stable for Walt and Jesse, they're now into something that's a thousand times worse than anything they faced before. The quiet kingpin, Gus, is similar to LOST's Benjamin Linus character in a way.... Anyway, since the 'cooking' started, there's an unpredictable self-destructive bent (e.g. stomping on the gas and closing his eyes on the highway) whenever there hasn't been a self-preservation bent. And Walt's late-in-the-day realization that his actions aren't nearly as benign as he thought they were, nor are they now as easily rationalized away. There have been lots of times when he's had no pity for people who've brought things upon themselves, yet the shooting of the kid really brought something out of Walter. And as hard as he is on Jesse, he's been there as a kind of protective father figure / still acting as a teacher.
The Poojer Posted May 9, 2011 Author Posted May 9, 2011 just watched S1E1 of Dexter...after Breaking Bad I am not as excited to watch the next episode as I was with BB, but I will keep watching and see if it clicks for me....pretty interesting concept for sure...
/dev/null Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 Finishing up Twin Peaks, then on to seasons 1&2 of Sons of Anarchy, then on to Stargate Atlantis I do love me some Netflix
Bangarang Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 Just started watching Dexter. Finished season 1 in yesterday. Am currently 4 episodes in to season 2. Good show.
KD in CA Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 Just finished the string of "Breaking Bad." Wow. That's all I can say. Well, no. In addition to my earlier comments, I'd just like to add that one of the touches that make this series awesome, besides the writing and acting, is the camerawork. I believe there's been more time-lapse work in this than I've ever seen before, and it makes for some great, original establishment shots. Walt really is one of the more interesting characters on teevee now. He's got an obsessive streak a mile wide, a knowing smarminess to him that is simultaneously off-putting and what makes him something of an anti-hero. This Season 3 arch was just terrific, as things seemingly got more stable for Walt and Jesse, they're now into something that's a thousand times worse than anything they faced before. The quiet kingpin, Gus, is similar to LOST's Benjamin Linus character in a way.... Anyway, since the 'cooking' started, there's an unpredictable self-destructive bent (e.g. stomping on the gas and closing his eyes on the highway) whenever there hasn't been a self-preservation bent. And Walt's late-in-the-day realization that his actions aren't nearly as benign as he thought they were, nor are they now as easily rationalized away. There have been lots of times when he's had no pity for people who've brought things upon themselves, yet the shooting of the kid really brought something out of Walter. And as hard as he is on Jesse, he's been there as a kind of protective father figure / still acting as a teacher. Yeah, Season 3 was pretty intense. It certainly ended with a bang. Can't wait for this to start again.
Buftex Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 Yeah, Season 3 was pretty intense. It certainly ended with a bang. Can't wait for this to start again. I loved season 3, but I think season 2 was near perfect...can't wait for July, season 4!
KD in CA Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) I loved season 3, but I think season 2 was near perfect...can't wait for July, season 4! Thank God, cause with no Mad Men and hockey season over, there's just nothing to watch on TV between now and football. At this point, I'm going to have to go back and rent 'Roots' or 'Band of Brothers' or something. Season 2 was great with the whole plane crash thing unfolding episode to episode. Edited May 9, 2011 by KD in CT
Buftex Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 Thank God, cause with no Mad Men and hockey season over, there's just nothing to watch on TV between now and football. At this point, I'm going to have to go back and rent 'Roots' or 'Band of Brothers' or something. Season 2 was great with the whole plane crash thing unfolding episode to episode. Have you been wathcing "The Killing" on AMC? I won't put in the same class as "Mad Men" or "Breaking Bad", because it is sort of just your conventional cop show, in some ways...but it is getting to the point, 6 episodes in, where I am starting to get pissed when it ends...masterful job of leaving you wanting more....last nights end was a mind-blower... Also, I love the show "Treme". Second season has started out strong. It is a David Simon show ("Homicide" "The Wire"), but it has nothing to do with cops, for the most part. Being a bit of a music person, I have never seen anything that so accurately portrays musicians....not superstar musicians, but people who make their living playing in bars, and on the streets...really powerful show. It does have a political slant to it...New Orleans after Katrina, go figure. Great cast.
ajzepp Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Well, I just finished Season 1, so this show definitely made the cut for me. I find Walt one of the most interesting characters I've come across in quite a while and I love the way the supporting cast is structured around him. There were three or four really memorable and, IMO, original scenes/sequences that will stick with me for a long time. I can't wait to download S2 from Amazon and get it started
Buftex Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Well, I just finished Season 1, so this show definitely made the cut for me. I find Walt one of the most interesting characters I've come across in quite a while and I love the way the supporting cast is structured around him. There were three or four really memorable and, IMO, original scenes/sequences that will stick with me for a long time. I can't wait to download S2 from Amazon and get it started Walt is terrific, and Bryan Cranston is amazing...but as the show goes on, I think you will start to appreciate Jessie/Aaron Paul even more...like I said, season 2 is pretty much, note for note, perfect in my opinion. Season 1 was shortened by the writers strike that year, so you sort of get what would have been a terrific end for season 1 (though the way season 1 ended was fine too), and a whole incredible story arc that is fascinationg, and seemingly, very realistic. Good stuff!
ajzepp Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Walt is terrific, and Bryan Cranston is amazing...but as the show goes on, I think you will start to appreciate Jessie/Aaron Paul even more...like I said, season 2 is pretty much, note for note, perfect in my opinion. Season 1 was shortened by the writers strike that year, so you sort of get what would have been a terrific end for season 1 (though the way season 1 ended was fine too), and a whole incredible story arc that is fascinationg, and seemingly, very realistic. Good stuff! I completely forgot about the writer's strike...so glad that's over! I LOVE how there are so many good shows on channels like AMC, Bravo, A&E, etc, as opposed to the main networks. I've mentioned it a few times on the forums here that I'm just not one for scripted television. The only shows I typically watch are reality based and sports. But you guys helped me to make the decision to take a chance with 24, Lost, the Sopranos, Firefly, and now Breaking Bad, and I've really enjoyed each series. BTW, for anyone who is just starting season 2, it looks like AMC has season 2 being replayed this week after midnight. They are on like episode 4 or 5, so I downloaded the first 4 eps off Amazon last night and will DVR the rest...can't wait!
HopsGuy Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 I completely forgot about the writer's strike...so glad that's over! I LOVE how there are so many good shows on channels like AMC, Bravo, A&E, etc, as opposed to the main networks. I've mentioned it a few times on the forums here that I'm just not one for scripted television. The only shows I typically watch are reality based and sports. But you guys helped me to make the decision to take a chance with 24, Lost, the Sopranos, Firefly, and now Breaking Bad, and I've really enjoyed each series. BTW, for anyone who is just starting season 2, it looks like AMC has season 2 being replayed this week after midnight. They are on like episode 4 or 5, so I downloaded the first 4 eps off Amazon last night and will DVR the rest...can't wait! I think they're also running Season 3 on Monday night (Tuesday morning). The show is so good and I whole-heartedly agree with Buftex about Aaron Paul's ability. Here's his audition tape which is a scene from Season 1. The scene was called-back in Season 3's "Mas" that was on last night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5fd95h4HCs
ajzepp Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 I think they're also running Season 3 on Monday night (Tuesday morning). The show is so good and I whole-heartedly agree with Buftex about Aaron Paul's ability. Here's his audition tape which is a scene from Season 1. The scene was called-back in Season 3's "Mas" that was on last night. I can tell just by watching the first ep of season 2 that this is going to be a great ride. I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys are talking about with AP really showcasing his abilities. The only character that I'm really annoyed with and could do without is Marie. Aside from her, I love all these characters and I think they way they have set everything up is very smart. I'm also hoping that Walt's coworker Claudia gets a little more screen time....hubba hubba!!
The Poojer Posted May 11, 2011 Author Posted May 11, 2011 I am not a fan of the son character...he annoys me for some reason...I love the Jesse character..I really find myself rooting for him...I cannot wait for season 4. I absolutely love the show....could use some gratuitous nudity though I can tell just by watching the first ep of season 2 that this is going to be a great ride. I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys are talking about with AP really showcasing his abilities. The only character that I'm really annoyed with and could do without is Marie. Aside from her, I love all these characters and I think they way they have set everything up is very smart. I'm also hoping that Walt's coworker Claudia gets a little more screen time....hubba hubba!!
ajzepp Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 I am not a fan of the son character...he annoys me for some reason...I love the Jesse character..I really find myself rooting for him...I cannot wait for season 4. I absolutely love the show....could use some gratuitous nudity though I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about the son, but then I realized they weren't exploiting his disability at all. He's written in just like any other character, and I love that. They do make some subtle hints at how they may take an extra precaution or two as parents, but the kid is just like any other part of the family. Totally agree about the nudity...c'mon AMC...ur cable...let's see some BOOBAGE!!!
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