Breaking Bad

industry to create the next big hit is fierce; it seems as though new shows assault our televisions in a ceaseless stream. Despite this influx of shows, it oftentimes feels as though nothing exceptional is offered to viewers; ideas are simply reused instead of created. Every now and again, however, audiences are wholly captivated by a show with a brilliance that far surpasses its competitors. When thinking of notable shows-- both older and more recent ones-- several come to mind, but throughout the entirety of television's history, it is 2008 that lays claim to the beginning of what may be the greatest show to ever air on television: Vince Gilligan's Breaking Bad. For…

Breaking Bad is an AMC American crime drama television show created and produced by director Vince Gilligan. The show follows 50-year-old protagonist Walter White, a miserable, overqualified high school chemistry teacher, along with his wife, Skyler, their 15-year-old disabled son, Walter Jr, and an unexpected baby on the way. The White’s are first introduced to the viewers as a classic American, middle class family who appear to be struggling financially. In the very first episode, Walt is…

Vince Gilligan’s American crime drama television series called Breaking Bad can be categorized as an addiction for many viewers. Walter H. White can be considered as a genius chemist, but instead of working as a scientist and earning his well deserved fame and money, he works as a chemistry teacher in an Albuquerque, New Mexico High School. His already pathetic life is turned upside down after being diagnosed with stage three terminal lung cancer, and given a short amount of time left to live.…

Breaking bad is a television show that follows a chemistry teacher who lives in New Mexico with his life and son. The protagonist, Walter White , is diagnosed with stage 3 cancer early on in the series and is given only two years to live. In order to secure his families financial state, White decides to enter into the world of drugs and crime. The series goes on to explore the daily life of White and his right hand man, Jesse Pinkman, and all of their adventures as drug lords. The show also…

We are all sinners. Although humans might try not to sin, they eventually give in at one point or another. While some people are unable to avoid destiny, the power of free-will allows them to decide how they will respond to sin. Some people tend to respond with guilt and regret, while others have no sign of remorse on their face. Vince Gilligan, an American producer and director, created the drama series Breaking Bad. His television show expresses the idea of sin by exposing the follies of…

Anyone who’s watched American television knows all too well the trope of the bumbling husband who is constantly reprimanded by his naggy wife. In the hit AMC show Breaking Bad, this view is no different; While Walter White continues down his spiral into depravity as chemistry-teacher-turned-meth-kingpin, his wife Skyler is often portrayed as demeaning, argumentative, and a hurdle to leap over by both the audience and the characters. However, while many will argue that Skyler’s presense furthers…

Breaking Bad is a big complicated television show full of incredibly realized fictional personalities. Over the course of the show we learn about the people in it, and get to know how they think and feel on a deeper level. Jesse Pinkman is one such character. First introduced to us as a scumbag drug dealer, Jesse becomes one of the main characters of the show. While at first all Jesse is to the viewers is Walt’s door into the meth business, we see over time that Jesse is just a lonely guy…

What Bryan Cranston lacks in hair in the hit TV show Breaking Bad he definitely makes up for in acting talent. Bryan Cranston is an American actor born March 7th 1956 in Los Angeles. He has starred in 60 movies total and over 60 TV series. In addition he has been nominated for 51 awards and won 37. He originally started acting after college, and started at Granada Theater. Overall Bryan Cranston is most known for his performance on two TV shows, Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle. The two…

Walter White is one of the main characters in the TV series Breaking Bad. In the first season, the character of Walter White undergoes a tremendous transformation. In general, the first season is about discovering how close Walter White can get to “Breaking Bad”. This growth and development of his character are critical because the life he embarks on is one that demands that he adapts to new traits to prosper and most importantly, to survive. For example, for the transformed from a poor…

Essay 2 Prepare for the Show Every once in a while, something comes along in this world that is special. It has the potential to change everything about the way you look at the world. Breaking Bad has done exactly that. Its premise is simple:the unexpected life of a chemistry teacher. Any more information and I may risk ruining this unique show for you. And I have the feeling you are specifically going to enjoy this show. You need to be the type of person who listens and pays attention to all…