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Post by FuzzyWarbles on Sept 18, 2013 17:43:59 GMT -5
It's easy to ignore or scroll past this thread if I haven't seen the latest episode yet. Unless it's an image that could give something away. Those are hard to not notice sometimes if you're scanning recent posts.
It's easy to ignore or scroll past this thread if I haven't seen the latest episode yet. Unless it's an image that could give something away. Those are hard to not notice sometimes if you're scanning recent posts.
Do you use the "Recent Posts" option then? Just curious, have you tried using "Recent Threads"? If so, what is it about the Recent Posts option that is more appealing to you?
It's easy to ignore or scroll past this thread if I haven't seen the latest episode yet. Unless it's an image that could give something away. Those are hard to not notice sometimes if you're scanning recent posts.
Do you use the "Recent Posts" option then? Just curious, have you tried using "Recent Threads"? If so, what is it about the Recent Posts option that is more appealing to you?
I use both. Sometimes the recent posts just requires less clicking to catch up. If it's a specific topic I want to catch up on I'll use bookmarks more often.
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That show could be really great, but we will never know because the ads and scheduling have caused BB fans to hate it. With the intensity of these final episodes, I can't imagine being able to focus on another dramatic show immediately after it. (Yes, I know DVRs exist).
That show could be really great, but we will never know because the ads and scheduling have caused BB fans to hate it. With the intensity of these final episodes, I can't imagine being able to focus on another dramatic show immediately after it. (Yes, I know DVRs exist).
Has anyone actually watched it?
I've watched it, though I'm a few episodes behind.
I thought it was dumb for AMC to force BB fans to wait until the commercial for next week's BB scenes but it didn't bother me much (mainly because I was avoiding previews anyway for this final season). Still, I totally get why people would be pissed off.
I think another factor is that people can't just calmly watch the show right after BB. After an episode of Breaking Bad airs my heart is racing and i'm jumping online to talk to people and share theories and reviews and junk. So I eventually watched it on DVR.
It's good, but nothing amazing. I love the two leads (Mark Strong and Lennie James) and also dig some of the supporting cast. The show is a little too dark without any break in the bleakness (BB at least has some comic relief here and there). Like the killing, the show just seems depressing without a ton of happiness. I also am still questioning why I should feel for/side with the main character since the show kinda of jumps right into the middle of things and I don't have a lot to go on for why he's a good guy who got mixed up with things. Overall it's solid but not great. I think some reviewers hit the nail on the head by pointing out the genre of "flawed/corrupt anti-hero leading man" shows is starting to die out. We had Tony Soprano, Dexter, and a slew of other shows and with Breaking Bad being so great at it anything else will be a poor comparison.
That show could be really great, but we will never know because the ads and scheduling have caused BB fans to hate it. With the intensity of these final episodes, I can't imagine being able to focus on another dramatic show immediately after it. (Yes, I know DVRs exist).
Has anyone actually watched it?
I've watched it, though I'm a few episodes behind.
I thought it was dumb for AMC to force BB fans to wait until the commercial for next week's BB scenes but it didn't bother me much (mainly because I was avoiding previews anyway for this final season). Still, I totally get why people would be pissed off.
I think another factor is that people can't just calmly watch the show right after BB. After an episode of Breaking Bad airs my heart is racing and i'm jumping online to talk to people and share theories and reviews and junk. So I eventually watched it on DVR.
It's good, but nothing amazing. I love the two leads (Mark Strong and Lennie James) and also dig some of the supporting cast. The show is a little too dark without any break in the bleakness (BB at least has some comic relief here and there). Like the killing, the show just seems depressing without a ton of happiness. I also am still questioning why I should feel for/side with the main character since the show kinda of jumps right into the middle of things and I don't have a lot to go on for why he's a good guy who got mixed up with things. Overall it's solid but not great. I think some reviewers hit the nail on the head by pointing out the genre of "flawed/corrupt anti-hero leading man" shows is starting to die out. We had Tony Soprano, Dexter, and a slew of other shows and with Breaking Bad being so great at it anything else will be a poor comparison.
I half-watched the first couple episodes to give it a shot and I agree that it seemed too dark. I don't recall any levity or diversity in what I caught. Glad to hear it's not amazing, because I deleted the backlog of episodes from my DVR recently.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Sept 19, 2013 12:42:33 GMT -5
Usually I wait for some shows to get a second season before starting one up but I liked the lead actors so I tried this one. I'm not sure it'll get a second season but maybe this first season will wrap up nicely.
I just realized that Walt has never (that we know of) sampled his own product. It'd be interesting if while living his last few months in NH he picked up the habit, and his dealer lays some blue on him, and he realizes Jesse is still cooking.
Post by A$AP Rosko on Sept 19, 2013 19:20:29 GMT -5
I don't think there's any chance Walt gets addicted to meth suddenly in these last few episodes. That seems really farfetched and makes no sense. Plus why would he coincidentally end up with New Mexico meth in New Hampshire?
That show could be really great, but we will never know because the ads and scheduling have caused BB fans to hate it. With the intensity of these final episodes, I can't imagine being able to focus on another dramatic show immediately after it. (Yes, I know DVRs exist).
Has anyone actually watched it?
I agree with itrainmonkeys. The last thing I want to do after a Breaking Bad episode is watch some probably slow-moving drama series that's just starting up. I jump online and start the BB discussion.
I don't think there's any chance Walt gets addicted to meth suddenly in these last few episodes. That seems really farfetched and makes no sense. Plus why would he coincidentally end up with New Mexico meth in New Hampshire?
I don't think it'd be suddenly...I think he's got something like six months to kill, as measured by the birthday bacon. But that blue meth is moving world-wide.
But I hear where you're coming from. What I was getting at is this: Walt now understands how his actions have destroyed his family, but he's never really had to confront how his actions--essentially putting meth in people's hands--have destroyed so much of the social fabric. The end users are basically cash machines to him--he doesn't seem to have ever even thought about them. Thematically, I think it's a major loose end. And on that level, at least, the most fitting punishment for him would be have a taste of his own medicine.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Sept 20, 2013 9:07:53 GMT -5
I desperately want something from the show but I can almost guarantee that nothing will remain low enough for me to afford. I'm looking at the $100 starting bid ones and I'd gladly take any of those but it'll probably go up a ton.
I want a soundtrack for the show after it's over. Some great tunes they've selected for scenes this season.
My dad loves this song. That's right, when the rest of you were getting Woodstock war stories, my dad was bumping folk ensembles (he's a great dude otherwise).
I just realized that the Bears game is on at the same time as the next episode. Dammit!!
I really hope this isn't a question as to what you should watch.
I had a random thought the other day that I hope Badger and Skinny Pete make it out okay. Also, Badger is going to be on that Anna Faris sitcom on Fox as her deadbeat ex. Good to see him getting some credit for bringing comedy to Breaking Bad.
I just realized that the Bears game is on at the same time as the next episode. Dammit!!
I really hope this isn't a question as to what you should watch.
I had a random thought the other day that I hope Badger and Skinny Pete make it out okay. Also, Badger is going to be on that Anna Faris sitcom on Fox as her deadbeat ex. Good to see him getting some credit for bringing comedy to Breaking Bad.
You're right. I have to watch the Bears. I'll catch the late Breaking Bad.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Sept 21, 2013 19:28:10 GMT -5
It gets the job done and has multiple links to try (in case the first one says you can't view it cuz you don't have the software or whatever) but it's not the best quality. It's better than nothing though. Just click the "American Football" link on the day of the game to find the one you're looking for.
I just realized that the Bears game is on at the same time as the next episode. Dammit!!
I really hope this isn't a question as to what you should watch.
I had a random thought the other day that I hope Badger and Skinny Pete make it out okay. Also, Badger is going to be on that Anna Faris sitcom on Fox as her deadbeat ex. Good to see him getting some credit for bringing comedy to Breaking Bad.
Badger is going to be on this weeks talking bad right? That says to me he will be in the BB ep.
I really hope this isn't a question as to what you should watch.
I had a random thought the other day that I hope Badger and Skinny Pete make it out okay. Also, Badger is going to be on that Anna Faris sitcom on Fox as her deadbeat ex. Good to see him getting some credit for bringing comedy to Breaking Bad.
Badger is going to be on this weeks talking bad right? That says to me he will be in the BB ep.
And now, I am even more anxious about this episode. Thanks a lot, d*ck.
Post by NothingButFlowers on Sept 21, 2013 23:32:41 GMT -5
My mom stalled out on Fly like six months ago. She didn't like the episode and she watches DVDs in her downstairs which was put out of commission for months after her water heater exploded. I've been telling her over and over she needed to get back on them. Today, she sent me a text that said, "Breaking bad marathon today. Just watched episode 10 season 4. Will finish tomorrow."
What's really funny is that my little brother and I bought the first four seasons for our dad for Christmas last year because we thought he'd love them. He seems to have been lukewarm on them (I have a theory about that), but my mom is the one who actually got into them. She loves Jesse.