This is a review of the hit US TV series Breaking Bad, and yes I thought the title did need capitalising. I recently watched the entire 5 seasons (thats something like 64 hours) on Netflix in a period of 2 weeks and have since persuaded 2 people to start watching them, 1 being Ollie. I wont include any spoilers in this post as Ollie is only on the first season and i don't want to spoil it for anyone else.
Breaking Bad is the best TV series I have ever watched (I've even bought a Breaking Bad themed T-Shirt which is so wow.)
The first episode jumps straight into the action and from then on you are completely hooked. The story follows 50 something year old Chemistry teacher Walter White in his quest to make as much money as possible for his family after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. He quickly forms an alliance with ex-student Jesse and they start a partnership in cooking methamphetamine. Don't be put off by this story line if you're not interested in drugs, it is so much more than just cooking meth. We see Walt completely change over a period of 2 years; he is adamant throughout that his family are always top priority. I formed such an emotional connection with the series, especially characters Hank and Jesse, and by the end I was crying during a number of episodes.
Do not start Breaking Bad if you are coming up to exams or have very important things to do, your love affair with it will completely take over your life. I now don't know what to do with mine, no series can ever live up to this. Fear not however, a spin-off series is starting in November this year centered around Saul, one of my favourite characters from Breaking Bad: Walt and Jesse's lawyer.
Better Call Saul
by Rosie.
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