Martell Spy Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 dont think that's true. http://imgur.com/bZJIdz9 I'm stressed enough about if Walt and Jesse will live guys, without having to worry about Hugo, too. :) Next someone will tell me that anti authoritarian junkyard guy is dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawkcabi Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I just mentioned this in the New Show thread and was wondering if anyone else who watched the Michael J. Fox show noticed this: Michael J Fox show is nothing special but it didn't bore me. I swear though I think it was a nod to fans of Breaking Bad when the actress that plays his wife, Betsy Brandt, (Marie from BB) made her first appearance in the pilot dressed all in purple. It made me pay attention for the rest of the pilot and then the next show and she didn't wear a bit of purple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7V3N Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I just mentioned this in the New Show thread and was wondering if anyone else who watched the Michael J. Fox show noticed this: He was hilarious in Curb Your Enthusiasm (which I think actually spawned this show) so I have been interested in it. Is it any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Only just got back off holiday. This episode felt a little off to me maybe because of the direction but I guess it's because it's a transition episode but it didn't really feel like the show to me. There were still a few good scenes in it but I'm wondering if last week was the finale in terms of greatness. Guess I'll know in just over a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdawnb Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Only just got back off holiday. This episode felt a little off to me maybe because of the direction but I guess it's because it's a transition episode but it didn't really feel like the show to me. There were still a few good scenes in it but I'm wondering if last week was the finale in terms of greatness. Guess I'll know in just over a day. I loved it for what it was, a transition episode that still packed a ton of emotion into it. I know a few people who reacted to it the same way you did. Some felt like it was a let down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawkcabi Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 He was hilarious in Curb Your Enthusiasm (which I think actually spawned this show) so I have been interested in it. Is it any good? It's a very generic "modern" sitcom only with the main character having Parkinson's. MJF is always adorable so it's watchable, but not appointment television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martell Spy Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Oh man, watching Dead Freight for only my second time and this hit me. Todd: "You guys thought of everything." After which Walter and Jesse smile smugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Man, there's less than 23 hours until the show is done for good... I have no idea what I'm gonna watch after this is over. I've seen the other heavy hitters Deadwood, The Wire, Sopranos, Sherlock, and Mad Men. I've gotta say what sets Breaking Bad apart from the pack is that it feels 'grounded' (like the wire) but retains tremendous dramatic power (again, the wire definitely has those moments too, but to me they're not as powerful). Shows like Sopranos and Mad Men, while absolutely outstanding in their own right, just give off this almost 'elitist' vibe that puts me off a little. Furthermore the leads had some form of power/leadership from the outset, which makes it a little harder to relate to them. But here we have Walt, who has no power whatsoever, only to rapidly steamroll his way to kingship. I just feel far more familiar with WW than I ever did with Tony or Don. Anyway, long incoherent paragraph aside, anyone have any recommendations for filling this Breaking Bad-sized void? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzanadra Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Man, there's less than 23 hours until the show is done for good...I have no idea what I'm gonna watch after this is over. I've seen the other heavy hitters Deadwood, The Wire, Sopranos, Sherlock, and Mad Men. I've gotta say what sets Breaking Bad apart from the pack is that it feels 'grounded' (like the wire) but retains tremendous dramatic power (again, the wire definitely has those moments too, but to me they're not as powerful). Shows like Sopranos and Mad Men, while absolutely outstanding in their own right, just give off this almost 'elitist' vibe that puts me off a little. Furthermore the leads had some form of power/leadership from the outset, which makes it a little harder to relate to them. But here we have Walt, who has no power whatsoever, only to rapidly steamroll his way to kingship. I just feel far more familiar with WW than I ever did with Tony or Don.Anyway, long incoherent paragraph aside, anyone have any recommendations for filling this Breaking Bad-sized void? :PWell I started watching Boardwalk Empire, which is good. Probably the best show on HBO right now. Not as good as BrBa or The Wire but... I don't think we will see a show like these for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlefingers In The Air Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I'm thinking Johnathan Banks plays his character the best of anyone in this show. This whole marathon has convinced me of that. Bryan Cranston and Dean Norris are right there, though. As is Aaron Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 All due respect to the whole cast, but Bryan Cranston towers over everyone on this show. His performance is so good even Walter White is a better actor than most of the cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlefingers In The Air Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I don't know. Johnathan Banks is the only one I watch and think to myself "His presence is just as strong as Cranston's." That takes a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronn Stone Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Ever since the Conan visit, I have been unable to avoid focusing on just how damned short Dean Norris is. Never noticed it during the show's first run. His bio says 5' 8", but if he's 5' 6", I am the King of Peru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I don't know. Johnathan Banks is the only one I watch and think to myself "His presence is just as strong as Cranston's." That takes a lot. I'd agree with that. It didn't hurt that his character was never terribly impressed with Walt. Mike more or less dominated that relationship up until the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawkcabi Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Anyway, long incoherent paragraph aside, anyone have any recommendations for filling this Breaking Bad-sized void? :P I'd say give Lucky 7 a try but apparently it's an early contender for cancellation, but the pilot did the potential set up for a really great series with great 3 dimensional characters. More's the pity. Also, watched SNL tonight for the first time in a couple seasons. Aaron Paul kept popping up in cameos which were pretty funny. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewBaelish Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Shit. The "I thought you were the danger" scene. This might be my favorite scene of the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex. Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Man, there's less than 23 hours until the show is done for good... I have no idea what I'm gonna watch after this is over. I've seen the other heavy hitters Deadwood, The Wire, Sopranos, Sherlock, and Mad Men. I've gotta say what sets Breaking Bad apart from the pack is that it feels 'grounded' (like the wire) but retains tremendous dramatic power (again, the wire definitely has those moments too, but to me they're not as powerful). Shows like Sopranos and Mad Men, while absolutely outstanding in their own right, just give off this almost 'elitist' vibe that puts me off a little. Furthermore the leads had some form of power/leadership from the outset, which makes it a little harder to relate to them. But here we have Walt, who has no power whatsoever, only to rapidly steamroll his way to kingship. I just feel far more familiar with WW than I ever did with Tony or Don. Anyway, long incoherent paragraph aside, anyone have any recommendations for filling this Breaking Bad-sized void? :pYou are looking for Friday Night Lights.Can't explain enough how well it fits all of your criteria above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I loved it for what it was, a transition episode that still packed a ton of emotion into it.I know a few people who reacted to it the same way you did. Some felt like it was a let down. If it had been the last episode it would have been a let down but it had to get us from last week to several months later. Next week we'll hopefully get the final meeting of Walt and Jesse. I dread to think what's left of Jesse now - another monster I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaseBornBastard Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Well I started watching Boardwalk Empire, which is good. Probably the best show on HBO right now. Not as good as BrBa or The Wire but... I don't think we will see a show like these for a while now. Would you really rate Boardwalk over GOT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horza Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Game of Thrones is low on period slang and Richard Harrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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