Great TV series - What are you watching now?

sharkymcpeterson · 08-04-2022, 01:52 PM

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My wife and I started watching Breaking Bad for the first time last week. After all the great comments, we thought we would give it a try.

After 4 episodes, we are calling it quits. Neither of us care at all about any of the characters and the story line is just depressing.

For those who liked the show, are we giving up too soon?

Maybe were are just too old!

Too soon. The first few episodes were hard for me to get through also. I remember thinking the show wasn't that good and the acting wasn't that good. It turns. It gets good. I'm my opinion Breaking Bad is one of the greatest shows ever put on television. Cranston is a home run. Suck it up and keep watching, I bet you'll be glad you did by the end of season 1.

LivingInSalt · 08-04-2022, 02:02 PM

The first 3 episodes were brutally slow paced and rough. Excruciating. But the pace picks up and it gets to 155mph for 5 seasons.

Hang with it.

tranquility · 08-05-2022, 02:28 AM

I love how everyone is encouraging others to continue w some tv series like they're studying for finals..."keep at it, we're here for you!!" lol.

Sedan_Clan · 08-05-2022, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

I love how everyone is encouraging others to continue w some tv series like they're studying for finals..."keep at it, we're here for you!!" lol.

It is funny, huh?!?

I will echo the sentiment though. It's a good series and it'll draw you in. I binged it years ago and I enjoyed it.

sharkymcpeterson · 08-05-2022, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

I love how everyone is encouraging others to continue w some tv series like they're studying for finals..."keep at it, we're here for you!!" lol.

It is funny, huh?!?

I will echo the sentiment though. It's a good series and it'll draw you in. I binged it years ago and I enjoyed it.

It's true. I remember when Walt and Jesse had to melt that body in a tub of acid. It was brutal. It was slow. It wasn't great. It takes off soon though.

Murf the Surf · 08-05-2022, 06:34 AM

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It's true. I remember when Walt and Jesse had to melt that body in a tub of acid. It was brutal. It was slow. It wasn't great. It takes off soon though.

Maybe it's just me but I thought that scene was hilarious.

OkieSnuffBox · 08-05-2022, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

Maybe it's just me but I thought that scene was hilarious.

That's because it is a hilarious scene. Two guys who don't know what they are doing trying to figure out how to become real criminals.

Alfisti · 08-05-2022, 07:58 AM

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That's because it is a hilarious scene. Two guys who don't know what they are doing trying to figure out how to become real criminals.

I am a pragmatic guy and what I liked about the show is it did nt gloss over the challenges. TBH that's the driving force behind the show, OK there's the transformation of Walt but the realities of producing and distributing meth, the logistics etc, they never shied away from any of it.

happyjack · 08-05-2022, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

I am a pragmatic guy and what I liked about the show is it did nt gloss over the challenges. TBH that's the driving force behind the show, OK there's the transformation of Walt but the realities of producing and distributing meth, the logistics etc, they never shied away from any of it.

absolutely! aside from walt's character development, you've hit on the aspect of this show that i enjoyed the most. the life walt chooses is brutal. it is relentless. every time he thinks he finds a way to make it easier on himself, the life says "hold my beer".

sharkymcpeterson · 08-05-2022, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

I am a pragmatic guy and what I liked about the show is it did nt gloss over the challenges. TBH that's the driving force behind the show, OK there's the transformation of Walt but the realities of producing and distributing meth, the logistics etc, they never shied away from any of it.

absolutely! aside from walt's character development, you've hit on the aspect of this show that i enjoyed the most. the life walt chooses is brutal. it is relentless. every time he thinks he finds a way to make it easier on himself, the life says "hold my beer".

I enjoyed the cat and mouse game between Walt and Hank the most. The inevitability of it. Hank was as relentless as Walt was. I was always rooting for Walt but respect to Hank.

Captain Blood · 08-05-2022, 11:31 AM

We started "under the banner of Heaven" last night. Decent first episode, I'll give it two or three more. The book was great!

RickFLM4 · 08-05-2022, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Blood

We started "under the banner of Heaven" last night. Decent first episode, I'll give it two or three more. The book was great!

That's another one where my wife liked the show and I thought it was just ok. Kinda stopped paying attention after a few episodes.

tranquility · 08-05-2022, 04:22 PM

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We started "under the banner of Heaven" last night. Decent first episode, I'll give it two or three more. The book was great!

That's what I love about this thread, reading about series that I otherwise wouldn't have known about. Looks good and I'm into that small town vibe scenery.

Clark_Kent · 08-05-2022, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

4 episodes in and depressing? Jesus H, if you keep going you're gonna need therapy.

Best show since The Sopranos imho.

This. I don't recall the first episodes being dark and depressing at all relative to how dark it gets. If you think the first few episodes are dark and depressing you would do well to sever ties now because it gets insanely dark and even disturbing at some points in the show.

Boostin FD · 08-05-2022, 10:29 PM

As soon as someone mentions breaking bad… the whole thread becomes about it �� It’s a good show… most loved it… let’s move on.

Old man was meh, I felt… too much unnecessary drama that went nowhere.
Started rewatching sopranos again… can’t go wrong with that show.

Esteban · 08-06-2022, 01:21 AM

I'm watching the original American Horror Story. I'm on Season 1, Episode 3. I've seen this before, years ago. I'm enjoying it again.

TXSTYLE · 08-06-2022, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Boostin FD

As soon as someone mentions breaking bad… the whole thread becomes about it �� It’s a good show… most loved it… let’s move on.

Old man was meh, I felt… too much unnecessary drama that went nowhere.
Started rewatching sopranos again… can’t go wrong with that show.

I'm gonna be real honest here...

BB was above average at best. I believe it's popularity is the infatuation with Drugs, Guns and Violence. Also way too much Drama.
The characters are pretty forgettable. So many better overall options if you're comparing all platforms. Especially: Netflix, HBO Max and Premium streaming.

BMW F22 · 08-06-2022, 03:43 PM

I usually don’t watch K-drama but sometimes I do when the mood strikes. Latest was a 2020 series called “Backstreet Rookie” on Netflix. The main actress is so pretty it got me hooked. Lol

Murf the Surf · 08-06-2022, 05:53 PM

Been catching up on West World.....it hurts my head.

tranquility · 08-06-2022, 06:58 PM

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Been catching up on West World.....it hurts my head.

I have many other series to watch on the docket but that's a main reason I haven't gotten back into Westworld - it's a frustrating trend these days, I really dislike having to watch some YT video *explaining what that show/episode was really about* rather than just letting it flow when watching the actual show. I mean, I don't need to be spoon-fed, but when it gets crazily symbolic in an obscure or cryptic sense, or if they flash something on the screen for 0.1 seconds and I miss it but it's really crucial to the story, I think to myself 'why bother' and just tap out.

sharkymcpeterson · 08-06-2022, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

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Originally Posted by Boostin FD

As soon as someone mentions breaking bad… the whole thread becomes about it �� It’s a good show… most loved it… let’s move on.

Old man was meh, I felt… too much unnecessary drama that went nowhere.
Started rewatching sopranos again… can’t go wrong with that show.

I'm gonna be real honest here...

BB was above average at best. I believe it's popularity is the infatuation with Drugs, Guns and Violence. Also way too much Drama.
The characters are pretty forgettable. So many better overall options if you're comparing all platforms. Especially: Netflix, HBO Max and Premium streaming.

I think it was an amazing show. It's an understatement to say that Cranston and Odenkirk were special. There's nothing on TV that stands up to BB right now. But I digress.

Alfisti · 08-06-2022, 09:41 PM

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The characters are pretty forgettable.

Eh? If you don't like it you don't like it but forgettabe characters? That'll do me.

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LivingInSalt Major 1978 Rep 1,195 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M240i Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	The first 3 episodes were brutally slow paced and rough. Excruciating. But the pace picks up and it gets to 155mph for 5 seasons. Hang with it.
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