TV-Reviewed

When the series started, I had no idea how serialized the show would turn out to be. But if you miss an episode, you really miss out on a fair amount of the story. The serialized drama has really taken off in recent years thanks to shows like 24, Lost, Prison Break, Heroes, etc. This, the season finale, picked up right where we left off last week. Walt made an incredible deal (or rather a demand) with Tuco ... Read More

Breaking Bad is easily the best new series of the year. It's far better than I expected it ever would be. Bryan Cranston in the role of Walter is superb. I've been a fan of his since he played Hal on Malcolm in the Middle. The two characters are quite different at times and really keeps me on the edge of my seat. Last week left off with the obvious story that Walter and Jesse would be working together ... Read More

Walter and Jesse's money problems are brought to the forefront in this past week's episode, "Gray Matter." Jesse is unable to find a good, legitimate job, while Walter ponders chemo treatment. We have yet to really get into Walter's head and understand why he doesn't wish to have chemotherapy. We just have to use our imagination and realize that money isn't the only thing in play here. We learn that he's worried what he'll be like once he begins chemo. ... Read More

Not so long ago it was clear that Walter's brother-in-law, Hank, who is a DEA agent, is now tracking him. He found Walter's protective mask in the desert, so it's only a matter of time until he makes some serious headway. The opening scene of "Cancer Man" shows the DEA agents discussing the case. I'm curious how much progress they'll make each week. Walter and Jesse didn't leave a whole lot of evidence out there, but it's not ... Read More

Breaking Bad has shown itself to be a terrific show, but not something that's particularly family friendly. I can't recommend the show to everyone I know because it's decidedly dark and gruesome. But, wow, I'm not sure how many shows can be dark, gruesome, and keep you on the front of your seat. Walter made a deal with Jesse last week to kill the guy (Crazy-8) in the basement. He's been tip-toeing around the issue, trying to find any excuse ... Read More

Following the series premiere, we picked up right where we left off. Walter and Jesse had two bodies to dispose of. But it turns out that Crazy-8 didn't die from the poison gas. He's barely hanging on, but he'd definitely alive. Further complicating their plans is Walter's wife, who has been becoming more and more concerned with his peculiar behavior. When your husband doesn't come home until two in the morning (and not from the bar), it would make ... Read More

When I heard that Bryan Cranston was in another series, I knew I had to watch it. I loved his performance as Hal on Malcolm in the Middle. While I knew he could play comedy, I had not seen him in a drama before, though I figured he could adapt well. And I wasn't wrong. His performance in the pilot episode of Breaking Bad was perfect. Cranston plays Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher. He's a very ... Read More