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Nov 10, 2013 - 6:13 PM
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Mr Greg
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So - read the synopsis of this when it first came out, not attracted to it in the slightest...I deal with enough of this stuff in real life without "entertaining" myself with it at home too!...but, only so long one can ignore the hype, good reviews, reputation etc etc. So - found a great bargain on box set of first three seasons and took the plunge.
Naturally, I'm now addicted. A finely crafted show that is so full of pathos, drama, humour, social commentary, and with characters that are pulled right from real life (so far). I have dealt with every single one of these people professionally, and am gobsmacked about how well drawn they are on screen....a testament I think to great writing, and a cast that were absolutely born for these roles...so much like I am seeing a window on real life rather than a TV drama.
Just watched Season 2 Episode 4, glad that some bits were resolved, but I shake my head with despair (and have a wry smile on my face in anticipation!) of what is to come next.
Never thought in a million years I would go for this show...and also never read any spoilers as to what is to come since I've never been interested...so this is all fresh for me! Loving every minute...
Just thought I would mention it in case anyone is in a similar position to me.
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i havent started my journey yet but i know it will be a good one.
Plan to borrow the box set at some point.
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I finally decided to check it out a couple of weeks ago via Netflix and I, too, became hooked. Really admire the attention to detail. All elements are superbly realized. The acting is, of course, stellar, but so is the depth of writing and the execution of the production - great direction, production design, everything.
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I was like you. The concept didn't sound that attractive to me when I first heard about it.
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Right, because it was imtially described as a "show about a meth dealer dying of cancer".
The better, and more accurate, description, "A high school teacher dying of cancer who becomes a meth dealer"
sounds more enticing.
Not sure if i would call it one of the greatest ever if only because its more melodrama than drama. The acting is what really elevates it.
bruce
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I´m way late to the party - but now that the hype has gone and I tried out the first season I absolutely am hooked. Right now, I´m in the middle of season 3 and find it very hard to stop watching.
For me, this is definitely one of the best TV shows ever made.
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i havent started my journey yet but i know it will be a good one.
Plan to borrow the box set at some point.
I finally did start my bb journey in 2014. One or two slow episodes and periods when - clearly deliberately - either jessie or bryan cranston or the wife went on the clonk and was doing mad out of character stuff, which was annoying, but it is an impressive series. Brilliantly acted right down to the brother in law and Cranstons kid.
I now have to get the final series on dvd and im done.
One thing that struck me about Cranstons performance, the little thin moustache, the tightening of his jaw, the solid jowl movements, voice tone, the hard line delivery when his persona changes... I cant get away from the feeling that he reminds me so much...
William holden's Pike in the bunch.
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Just started the box set. Watched the first 3 episodes and we're hooked. Great stuff.....
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....I can handle "A Bit Slow"....but looking forward to "Rocks" 
