Posted on 08/24/2019 6:11:44 PM PDT by Drew68
Nearly six years ago, viewers of “Breaking Bad” watched the final episode of that series, in which the drug kingpin Walter White (played by Bryan Cranston) emerged from hiding and sacrificed his life to rescue his one-time partner, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) from an Aryan Brotherhood gang. When White expired in a meth lab and the credits rolled, audiences believed it might be the last time they would see many of these characters.
But it turns out the story of “Breaking Bad” isn’t quite finished.
Netflix announced on Saturday that it will release a new “Breaking Bad” movie that will center on Pinkman, the excitable meth cook played by Paul, who was last seen in the TV series speeding off in a stolen Chevrolet El Camino to parts unknown.
The film, called “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie,” was written and directed by Vince Gilligan, the creator of “Breaking Bad,” and will be released on Netflix on Oct. 11. The film is also expected to be broadcast at a later date on AMC, the cable network where the TV series was originally shown from 2008 to 2013.
“It’s a chapter of ‘Breaking Bad’ that I didn’t realize that I wanted,” Paul said in an interview. “And now that I have it, I’m so happy that it’s there.”
Netflix provided only the briefest plot summary of “El Camino,” which states, “In the wake of his dramatic escape from captivity, Jesse must come to terms with his past in order to forge some kind of future.”
Paul said in the interview that he was forbidden from revealing anything more about what happens in the film. But, like the show’s fans, he said he also believed he had said goodbye to the world of “Breaking Bad” when the TV series concluded.
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I have no idea about this controversy of "Obama on Netflix"
The beauty of Netflix is that you get to pick what you want to watch. And trust me, none of that is Obama. I don't even see Obama when I log in to Netflix and get all those icons of shows that are recommended for me. I'm guessing that Netflix knows I have no interest in anything about Obama.
Breaking Bad was one of the best shows I've ever seen. I also like the spin-off series called "Better Call Saul." So I'll definitely be seeing this Jesse Pinkman movie.
Now people tell me that "Game Of Thrones" is now the best TV series ever made and they might be right. I have not yet seen it except for clips on the YouTube (which look pretty good).
So now I have begun to read the "Game of Thrones" in book form, because I always like to read the book before seeing the movie when that is possible. I'm halfway through "Game Of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin and I'm hooked!
However, it turns out "Game of Throwns" is but the first book in the series called "A Song of Fire and Ice" by Martin. There are already 5 books in publication with two additional books planned. Now these are huge books - doorstoppers. Even with the five books already out, this is over 4,000 pages of reading.
FWIW, I read the first book. Loved it.
I read the second book. Was a slog, finished it, didn’t enjoy all of it.
I tried the third book, got part way through and realized I hasn’t enjoyed a single part of it. Stopped.
The TV series? 7 good seasons, last season was just bad.
YMMV
“Now people tell me that “Game Of Thrones” is now the best TV series ever made and they might be right. “
Not even close to “Breaking Bad.” I found Game of Throne tedious and overwrought.
The most gripping scene, IMO, was when Cranston’s character realized that a piece of the broken plate was held by the person he held captive in the basement.
I have never watched the show but from all of the comments it must be super duper good.
I don’t have cable and didn’t see it until I went up to my daughter’s house and binge watched. It’s a terrific series. Still don’t have cable but will probably see the movie —at her house, of course.
“Please FReepers, keep your ‘Muh, boycotting Netflix... ‘cause Obama be on there and s—t’ statements to yourselves.”
No.
“Breaking Bad was one of the greatest series of all time”
True.
“and looking forward to this movie.
We binge watched it and loved it, but won’t give Netflix business.
Enjoyed the series until Cranston’s amti-Trump screeds spoiled anything having him acting therein.
While speeding away from the compound, Pinkman lost control of his car and crashed into a ravine. He died.
The End
You’re all welcome!
Happened to see early episodes of “Wiseguy” with Jonathan Banks as the character Frank. It was early character development for Mike in BB
I hear you. But Cranston is truly a gifted actor though.
“seems to make a living”
Yup. He’s making a living
Yes. And there were so many gripping scenes like that. I knew I liked it by Episode 2 when Jesse ignored Walt’s direction on which plastic tubs to buy...like they’re all the same. :). Walt knows his chemistry.
Breaking Bad was probably the number one show that’s ever been broadcast on television. It is truly the perfect series. It ended spot on. There was no need whatsoever for Better Call Saul, and there’s certainly no need for whatever this movie is about.
Leave Walter White alone!
That’s a nifty way to get what you don’t want.
I just finished rewatching Mad Men on Netflix.
It was a terrific drama.
Never enough garbage put out in to society.
Got to make more.
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