Last year I watched the first episode, and was hooked. I binge-watched all 6 seasons over the next week.
I found it very satisfying — only one boring episode. And the ending was WAY better than the Sopranos’ ending.
I’m not much of a TV watcher, and make it a point to avoid watching TV series (ever since the Sopranos). But I have to admit that Breaking Bad just got better and better with each episode.
Just my opinion. Your mileage may vary.
P.S. After Breaking Bad, I decided to try Sons of Anarchy. Now THAT was boring.
I got hooked on BB after 2 episodes. Looked forward to each new episode. I enjoy the spinoff “Better Call Saul”. Can’t wait for the new season.
Boring episode = Fly caught in lab, right..?
TOTALLY STUPID EPISODE..!
Wowzers.
That’s the way it was with me — hooked. My son, an intelligent fellow in his mid-40s, told me I had to watch it, that it was very well done and gripping.
So I did. It was a perfect storm of writing casting, cinematography, pathos, action, intrigue, panic-mode, bizarre behavior, and the like.
After I saw all episodes, I tried to assess which characters I actually “liked” in the whole thing, and came to realize that I really didn’t “like” any of them. Then I said, “well, maybe Agent Gomez (he was kinda funny, upstanding, good cop, sidekick); but his character was not too well developed, on purpose, I think.” Then I thought, “well, maybe Saul Goodman; and, after all is said and done, I think he’s the guy — crooked, yes; opportunistic, yes; venal, absolutely; but bar none the finest caricature of a lawyer since My Cousin Vinny.” Saul was completely consistent, within his own peculiar confines; and he was the only one.
So, I watched the whole series again, and I still feel that way; and I was thoroughly entertained the 2nd time around.
BTW, the sequel, “Better Call Saul”, is equally endearing. That Bob Odenkirk is just a downright funny guy, almost in the Art Carney mode.
It’s kind of like McDonald’s and Walmart. People here (and elsewhere) say they can’t stand the places, they suck, they’re terrible.
...and of course they go shopping/eating there once they’re convinced no one is looking.
I HATE that characteristic of people.