Have you heard anything about the show Breaking Bad? Surely your answer will be positive, because nowadays there is practically no person aged 13-50 who does not know anything about this amazing event in the world of cinema. So popular, one might say cult, was the brainchild of Vince Gilligan. "Breaking Bad" has long been dismantled into quotes, shots from it "walk" on the Internet, and the faces of the main characters are recognized even by those who prefer, say, movies.
Wait a minute! Are you really one of those who have not seen a single episode of Breaking Bad ?! Reviews of the series will convince you to fix this error.
Why is it worth a look?
Let's go in order. Firstly, the series "Breaking Bad" is characterized by unpredictability of the plot. Believe me, you cry out many times in surprise. âI told you!â - this is not at all about the series âBreaking Badâ, reviews, reviews of which indicate that most of the assumptions for the further development of events do not fall into the target.
The series begins with shots in which a man standing in the middle of the desert records a message on his camera to his family. With tears in his eyes, he turns to his wife and son, saying that soon they will learn something bad about him. The hero asks them to remember only one thing: he did it only for the sake of his family. âWhat happened? What did he do? â - asks the interested viewer, who is unlikely to switch the channel without having watched the series to the end.
Secondly, the series "Breaking Bad" is simply a storehouse of bright characters. Of particular interest is that they are all ambivalent. There are no uniquely positive or negative characters. So, the protagonist Walter White is both a protagonist and an antagonist, which, of course, only fuels spectator interest.
Thirdly, the acting game deserves the highest praise. The heroes turned out to be so real that it is very difficult not to believe them, as well as not to empathize. Each actor approached his role with all responsibility, giving us simply amazing characters.
Finally, "Breaking Bad" is so addictive that you do not want to interrupt viewing at all. In addition, each series usually ends at the most interesting moment, leaving a bunch of questions and contradictions. Therefore, it is very difficult to resist the temptation to include the next episode.
What is this series about?
Are you still pondering whether âBreaking Badâ is worth your time? Then let's talk about the plot, which is considered the highlight of the series. Of course, in order not to spoil your whole impression with spoilers, we will only touch on its canvas.
The protagonist of the series is the unremarkable school chemistry teacher Walter White. There is not enough money, so he has to earn extra money in a car wash, often serving his own students. His son Walter Jr. is sick with cerebral palsy, but otherwise he is a typical teenager. In addition, Skylerâs wife is expecting a second child.
Suddenly, Walt, who never smoked, was ironically found to have lung cancer. It is clear that there is no money for treatment, and without it, Mr. White has only a few months left to live. Walter's brother-in-law, an agent in the anti-narcotics department, offers him to unwind and go on a business with him - to âtakeâ a methamphetamine boiling laboratory. There, White gets a crazy idea in her head - to start preparing a drug to provide for her family.
A bit about the actors
We already met some of the characters in the series. Let's find out who embodied them on the screen. The main characters in this story are two: a chemistry teacher and his partner.
The role of Walter White was played by actor Brian Cranston, known to the viewer on the series âMalcolm in the Spotlightâ.
Aaron Paul brilliantly coped with the role of a former student of Walter, and now his partner-addict Jesse Pinkman.
Walter Skyler's bitchy wife has become one of the most talked about characters in the series. Annoying the audience for several seasons agreed to actress Anna Gunn.
The role of the brave agent Hank Schrader, "married" to his work, was presented to us by actor Dean Norris. By chance and scriptwriters, he turns out to be Walter's brother-in-law.
The drug dealer Gustavo Fringa, with whom our cookers collaborated, was played by Giancarlo Esposito.
Do not forget to say about Ar-Jay Mitt, who played the son of Walt. Like his hero, a young actor struggles with cerebral palsy all his life.
Amazing, catchy game
We have already said that the work of actors is one of the key components of the series âBreaking Badâ. The characters turned out to be alive, causing real emotions in the viewer. The fact that the acting was a success is also evidenced by the fact that the feelings experienced by the characters change throughout the series. So, dissatisfaction with Skyler is replaced by sympathy. Those who condemned Jesse feel compassion for him. Changed beyond recognition Walt also does not leave the audience indifferent.
The specifics of seasons and series
The first episode of the series "Breaking Bad" was released back in 2008. At the moment, five seasons have been completely filmed, the latter being divided into two parts. The duration of one episode of the series is about 47 minutes. The average season includes 13 episodes. The exception was the first, in which only 7 episodes, and the fifth, consisting of 16 episodes. Note that as you watch the voltage does not drop, but rather increases, making the viewer look forward to the denouement of the beloved story.
It is interesting!
- A methamphetamine formula C10H15N appears in the series' splash screen.
- Jesse Pinkman was supposed to die at the end of the first season, but the scriptwriters were so impressed with the game of Aaron Paul that his hero not only âsurvivedâ, but also became a key figure in the series.
- The blue âmethâ that the heroes make is nothing more than tinted candies.
- On the set of the series, the actors were actually taught how to make a drug. The master class was held by a chemistry professor and a real ABN agent.
- Each âbitch,â a parasite word in Jesse Pinkmanâs speech, was spelled out in the script.
- The series consists of 62 episodes. This number was chosen for a reason. The 62nd element in the periodic table of elements is samarium. It is used to treat various types of carcinomas, including lung cancer.
Awards
Not only reviews speak about the recognition and huge popularity of the series. âBreaking Badâ over the years of its existence has received not only world fame, but also 14 statuettes of the Emmy (from 2008 to 2014) for dramaturgy and acting. Also, the series was awarded two Golden Globes. Brian Cranston was recognized several times as the best dramatic actor, and the series - the best drama on TV. Awards also received Aaron Paul and Anna Gunn for supporting roles.
What do they say about him?
Glory goes ahead of the series Breaking Bad. Reviews of critics about him are purely positive. One should not be surprised, because he is rightfully considered the best creation of American television to date.
On the Metacritic portal, the rating of the series grew every season. So, the first got only 79 points out of 100, the second - 85, the third - 89, the fourth - 96, and the final (fifth) - as much as 99 points! Thus, "Breaking Bad" became the series with the highest rating among critics and ended up in the Guinness Book of Records.
In addition, he fell in love not only with ordinary viewers, but also with celebrities. Stephen King called the script for the series the best on television, and itâs hard to disagree. And actor Anthony Hopkins even wrote a letter to the lead actor Brian Cranston, thanking him for his outstanding acting work.
What do not like in the series?
Those to whom "Breaking Bad" did not appeal to him, note his unjustified cruelty. Indeed, some scenes may shock those who are used to the fact that good always conquers evil, and negative characters always get what they deserve. If you are from such people, then you will not like the series Breaking Bad.
Some viewers did not like the abundance of profanity abounded by Jesse Pinkman's speech. But what do you want from a drug addict burning his life? Do not underestimate Jesse, who is not as bad as he seems. In fact, he is a kind, good guy who once "turned the wrong way." It is not surprising that the character played by Aaron Paul was so loved by the viewer that instead of one season he âlivedâ as many as five.
The series traces the harmony between good and evil, horror and enthusiasm, reality and fiction. This is the main highlight of "Breaking Bad." Reviews of the series also noted some of its protractedness. You will read a few words in defense of this movie masterpiece below, having familiarized yourself with the opinions of Russian viewers.
Breaking Bad: Reviews on Imkhonet
We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the opinions of users of this currently popular resource. So, domestic viewers left completely conflicting reviews. "Breaking Bad" the majority call the perfect series, the best of what they watched. Fans also celebrate the wonderful play of the actors, the reality of stories and characters. The plot, which they consider to be exciting, dynamic and unpredictable, does not go unnoticed. Some people compare Breaking Bad with such series as Dexter, Fargo, and Shoals.
Of course, there are those who did not like the series. The series seemed to them boring, boring, and the action itself was too long. At the same time, many of the commentators did not master the five episodes of the first season. In response to this, fans are advised to âendureâ the first 7-10 episodes, promising that it will then be impossible to tear themselves away from the screen.
There are those who have left critical reviews. "Breaking Bad" seemed to them a series that corrupts young people, because it tells about drugs, drug dealers, and, most importantly, romanticizes the image of a criminal. Moreover, the acting did not impress them at all.
But, of course, there are much fewer anti-fans than those to whom âBreaking Badâ pleased. Evaluation of the series on Imkhonet - 9.52 points out of 10 possible.
What do fans think about the Breaking Bad Finals?
To call this phenomenon a series in terms of scope, scale, outstanding acting, the language hardly rotates. It looks much more like a serial film. Breaking Bad, reviews of the last season of which are full of exclamations, enthusiasm and curses in the spirit of Jesse Pinkman, ended on September 29, 2013. For those who have not yet included the first episode, we have hidden the ace up our sleeve: weâll talk about the last hour of the episode, the fansâ reaction to the final episode. Of course, no spoilers!
AMC Channel executives decided to split the last season of Breaking Bad into two parts, taking a long break between them. This was conceived in order to increase viewer interest. Expectations came true: more than 10 million people watched the final episode of Breaking Bad. Reviews of the ending of the series as a percentage look like this: 51% positive, 30% neutral and 19% negative.
The reaction of the audience to the end of the series
What emotions did fans feel while watching the Breaking Bad Finals? Reviews of the latest series say that the feelings of the audience were divided approximately equally. Some were sad about the end of their favorite series, others admired the epic denouement and the first-class work of actors, directors, cameramen.
Quest "Breaking Bad": reviews
Just imagine, the series is so popular in Russia, since the game was created based on it. Breaking Bad autocvests so far only take place in large cities - St. Petersburg, Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod, but fans are not going to stop there.
What is offered to the participants? They can plunge into the world of dangers of drugs and cartels, find the Heisenberg formula and weld its proprietary met. What do you need to participate? A car, a telephone, a team of 3-5 people and a 1000 rubles contribution. One of the first games took place in Moscow last year. The participants had to go through three stages in order to finally get to Guus Fring.
What is the result? Many were dissatisfied with the results of the game, because the organizers several times chose the winner. In addition, there was not enough entourage, a deeper immersion in the plot of the series. Tasks also became a subject of discontent: to some they seemed too simple, to others - on the contrary. Despite the fact that âthe first pancake came out lumpy,â the organizers did not give up. Auto-quests based on the series Breaking Bad continue, gathering more and more fans.
To summarize
In conclusion, we say that the series "Breaking Bad" really managed to go down in the history of American television. But we love him not only in his homeland. The series has gained millions of fans around the world who do not skimp on admiring reviews. âBreaking Badâ I want to watch, review, advise friends. Is this not proof that all those involved in the series have done tremendous work?
It is important that âBreaking Badâ was not delayed in order to earn more money. The final episode made the viewer sad, which means that the series left the stage at the right time. We hope you are already watching the pilot series "Breaking Bad". Reviews of the film should have convinced you. And if not, be sure to try. We are sure you will like it! And the series will gain another fan.