Above, Bryan Cranston plays Walter White.
As we all know, Breaking Bad has caused major excitement in terms of television series'. Having won seven Primetime Emmy Awards, it is clear that this series offers viewers entertainment with the use of an extraordinary storyline.
Breaking Bad's plot is based around a chemistry teacher known as Walter White. From the early onset of season one Walter discovers he has lung cancer which influences him to engage in illegal behaviour. In order to secure his family's future once he passes away, Walter begins to produce methamphetamine with his former student Jesse Pinkman. Both Walter and Jesse produce and sell methamphetamine making them partners in this activity.
To be honest I've never been a huge fan of sitting down and watching endless episodes of a series. I just don't enjoy it and would rather curl up and engross in a book. I had been hearing so much about this series from both my family and my friends as well as seeing it mentioned in the media! Eventually I caved and began to watch it. Since then, I have been addicted and I try to squeeze in an episode whenever I have the time. I think this is because of the different storyline and how original this series is.
Breaking bad is full of compelling characters which would grab viewers' attention from the minute they are exploited on screen. What I particularly liked about this series is how there are other matters affecting all the characters and not just Walter even though he is the main character. For example, Walter's wife Skyler has a sister who has a habit of shoplifting which is an unusual incident to explore in a series of this nature. This ensures viewers' attention as the original storyline may not always be as exciting as it is at times.
What makes this series even more gripping is the fact that Walter's brother-in-law, Hank, is a DEA agent. This puts Walter and Jesse under even more pressure in terms of being arrested for the activity they are participating in.
As well as this Breaking Bad often introduces comedy into the script which brings out a lighthearted feel to such a dark drama.
Characters (from left to right) - Jesse, Walter, Skyler, Walter Jr., Marie, Hank.
Breaking Bad is so well produced with it's humourous yet exceptional script and it's superb acting that there is no need for cliffhangers as viewers' interest is always present. Because of this Breaking Bad is a definite recommendation to anyone no matter what genres they are interested in. Massive praise to Vince Gilligan who created and directed this sensational series. I am excited to see what season two will bring!
Vince Gilligan - Creator and Producer of Breaking Bad.
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