The series "Breaking Bad": reviews, reviews. "Breaking Bad": actors

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Have you heard anything about Breaking Bad? Surely your answer will be positive, because today there is practically no person aged 13-50 who knows nothing about this amazing event in the world of cinema. So popular, one might say cult, was the brainchild of Vince Gilligan. "Breaking Bad" has long been disassembled into quotes, frames from it "walk" on the Internet, and the faces of the main characters are recognized even by those who prefer, say, films to serials.

Wait! Are you one of those who have not yet seen a single episode of Breaking Bad?! Reviews of the series will convince you to correct this mistake.

Why is it worth watching?

Let's go in order. Firstly, the Breaking Bad series is notable for its unpredictable plot. Believe me, you will scream in surprise more than once. "Ispoke!" - this is not at all about the Breaking Bad series, reviews, reviews of which report that most of the assumptions of further developments do not hit the mark.

The series begins with footage of a man standing in the middle of the desert recording a message to his family on camera. With tears in his eyes, he turns to his wife and son, saying that soon they will learn something bad about him. The hero asks them to remember only one thing: he did it only for the sake of his family. “What happened? What did he do? - asks an interested viewer who is unlikely to switch the channel without watching the episode to the end.

Secondly, the Breaking Bad series is just a storehouse of bright characters. It is especially interesting that they are all ambivalent. There are no clear positives or negatives here. So, the main character W alter White is both a protagonist and an antagonist, which, of course, only fuels the audience's interest.

Third, the acting deserves the highest praise. The characters turned out to be so real that it is very difficult not to believe them, just as not to empathize. Each actor approached his role with all responsibility, giving us simply amazing characters.

Finally, "Breaking Bad" is so addictive that you don't want to stop watching at all. In addition, each episode usually ends at the most interesting moment, leaving a lot of questions and contradictions. Therefore, it is very difficult to resist the temptation to include the next episode.

What is this show about?

You are stillwondering if Breaking Bad is worth your time? Then let's talk about the plot, which is considered the highlight of the series. Of course, in order not to spoil the whole impression for you with spoilers, we will only touch on its canvas.

The protagonist of the series is an unremarkable high school chemistry teacher W alter White. There is not enough money, so he has to earn extra money at a car wash, often serving his own students. His son W alter Jr. has cerebral palsy but is otherwise a typical teenager. In addition, wife Skyler is expecting her second child.

Suddenly, never-smoking W alt is ironically diagnosed with lung cancer. It is clear that there is no money for treatment, and without it, Mr. White has only a few months to live. W alter's brother-in-law, a drug enforcement agent, invites him to unwind and go on a "case" with him - to "take" a methamphetamine brewing laboratory. There, White gets a crazy idea - to start preparing a drug to provide for his family.

A little about the actors

We have already met some of the characters in the series. Let's find out who brought them to the screen. There are two main characters in this story: a chemistry teacher and his partner.

The role of W alter White was played by actor Bryan Cranston, known to the viewer from the TV series Malcolm in the Middle.

Aaron Paul did a brilliant job as W alter's former student-turned-addict Jesse Pinkman.

W alter's bitchy wife Skyler has become one of the most talked about characters on the show. Actress Anna Gunn agreed to annoy the audience for several seasons.

The role of the brave agent Hank Schrader, "married" to his work, was presented to us by actor Dean Norris. By chance and the writers, he turns out to be W alter's brother-in-law.

Giancarlo Esposito played the drug dealer Gustavo Fring, with whom our brewers collaborated.

Don't forget to mention RJ Mitt, who played W alt's son. Like his hero, the young actor has been struggling with cerebral palsy all his life.

Amazing, catchy game

We have already said that the work of the actors is one of the key components of the Breaking Bad series. The characters turned out to be alive, evoking real emotions in the viewer. The fact that the acting was a success is also evidenced by the fact that the feelings experienced for the characters change throughout the series. So, dissatisfaction with Skyler is replaced by sympathy. Those who have condemned Jesse have compassion for him. W alt, who has changed beyond recognition, also does not leave the viewer indifferent.

Specific seasons and episodes

The first episode of Breaking Bad was released back in 2008. At the moment, five seasons have been filmed in full, with the last one being divided into two parts. The duration of one episode of the series is about 47 minutes. The average season includes 13 episodes. The exception was the first, which has only 7 episodes, and the fifth, consisting of 16 episodes. Note that as you watch, the tension does not fall, but, on the contrary, grows, forcing the viewer to look forward to the outcome of their favorite story.

This is interesting

• The formula of methamphetamine C10H15N appears in the intro of the series.
• Jesse Pinkman was supposed to die at the end of the first season, but the writers were so impressed by the performance of Aaron Paul that his character not only "survived", but also became a key figure in the series.
• The blue 'meth' the heroes brew is nothing more than tinted lollipops.
• On the set of the series, the actors were actually taught how to prepare the drug. The master class was held by a chemistry professor and a real ABN agent.
• Each "bitch", which is a parasitic word in Jesse Pinkman's speech, was scripted.
• The series consists of 62 episodes. This number was chosen for a reason. The 62nd element in the periodic table of elements is samarium. It is used to treat various types of carcinomas, including lung cancer.

Awards

About the recognition and huge popularity of the series say not only reviews. Breaking Bad over the years of its existence has received not only worldwide fame, but also 14 Emmy statuettes (from 2008 to 2014) for dramaturgy and acting skills. The series was also awarded two Golden Globes. Bryan Cranston has been named Best Drama Actor several times, and the series has been named Best Drama on TV. Aaron Paul and Anna Gunn also received awards for their supporting roles.

What are they saying about him?

Fame goes ahead of Breaking Bad. Reviews of critics about it are purely positive. There is no need to be surprised, because it is rightfully considered the best creation of the Americantelevision.

On the Metacritic portal, the rating of the series grew with each season. So, the first one received only 79 points out of 100, the second - 85, the third - 89, the fourth - 96, and the final (fifth) - as much as 99 points! Thus, "Breaking Bad" became the series with the highest rating among critics and got into the Guinness Book of Records.

In addition, he fell in love not only with ordinary viewers, but also with celebrities. Stephen King called the script of the series the best on television, and it's hard to disagree with this. And actor Anthony Hopkins even wrote a letter to lead actor Bryan Cranston thanking him for his outstanding performance.

What do you dislike about the show?

Those who didn't like "Breaking Bad" note its unjustified cruelty. Indeed, some scenes may shock those who are used to the fact that good always triumphs over evil, and negative characters always get what they deserve. If you are one of those people, then Breaking Bad is not for you.

Some viewers didn't like the abundance of profanity that abounds in Jesse Pinkman's speech. But what do you want from a drug addict who burns his life? Don't underestimate Jesse, who isn't as bad as he looks. In fact, he is a kind, good guy who once "turned the wrong way." It is not surprising that the character played by Aaron Paul was so fond of the viewer that instead of one season he “lived” for five.

The series traces the harmony between good and evil, horror and delight, reality andfiction. This is the main highlight of Breaking Bad. Reviews of the series also noted some of its protractedness. You will read a few words in defense of this film masterpiece below, having read the opinions of Russian viewers.

Breaking Bad: reviews on Imkhonet

We invite you to read the opinions of users of this popular resource today. So, domestic viewers left absolutely conflicting reviews. Breaking Bad is considered by most to be the perfect show, the best they've ever watched. Fans also note the excellent acting, the reality of stories and characters. The plot, which they consider exciting, dynamic and unpredictable, does not go unnoticed. Some have compared Breaking Bad to shows like Dexter, Fargo, and Weeds.

Of course, there are those who did not like the series. The series seemed to them boring, boring, and the action itself was too long. At the same time, many of the commentators did not master even five episodes of the first season. In response, fans are advised to "endure" the first 7-10 episodes, promising that then it will be impossible to tear yourself away from the screen.

There are also those who left critical reviews. "Breaking Bad" seemed to them a series that corrupts young people, because it tells about drugs, drug dealers, and, most importantly, romanticizes the image of a criminal. Moreover, they were not impressed at all by the acting.

But, of course, there are far fewer anti-fans than those who liked Breaking Bad. The rating of the series on Imkhonet is 9.52 points out of 10 possible.

What fans think aboutfinale of Breaking Bad?

It's hard to call this phenomenon a series by its scope, scale, outstanding acting. Much more like a serial film. Breaking Bad, whose reviews for the final season are full of exclamations, delights and curses in the spirit of Jesse Pinkman, ended on September 29, 2013. For those who still haven't tuned in to the first episode, we've got an ace up our sleeve: we're talking about the last hour of the series, the fans' reaction to the final episode. No spoilers, of course!

The management of the AMC channel decided to divide the last season of Breaking Bad into two parts, making a big break between them. This was conceived in order to increase the interest of the audience. Expectations were met: more than 10 million people watched the final episode of Breaking Bad. Reviews about the end of the series in percentage terms look like this: 51% positive, 30% neutral and 19% negative.

Reaction of the audience to the ending of the series

What emotions did fans experience while watching the Breaking Bad finale? Reviews of the last series say that the feelings of the audience were divided approximately equally. Some were sad about the end of their favorite series, others admired the epic denouement and the first-class work of actors, directors, cameramen.

Quest "Breaking Bad": reviews

Just imagine how popular the series is in Russia, since a game was created based on it. Autoquests "Breaking Bad" so far are held only in large cities - St. Petersburg,Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod, but the fans are not going to stop there.

What is offered to participants? They can plunge into the dangerous world of drugs, cartels, find Heisenberg's formula and cook his signature "meth". What do you need to participate? Car, phone, team of 3-5 people and 1000 rubles contribution. One of the first games took place in Moscow last year. Participants had to go through three stages to eventually reach Gus Fring.

What happened in the end? Many were dissatisfied with the results of the game, because the organizers chose the winner several times. In addition, there was not enough entourage, a deeper immersion in the plot of the series. Tasks also became the subject of dissatisfaction: for some they seemed too simple, for others - on the contrary. Despite the fact that “the first pancake came out lumpy”, the organizers did not give up. Autoquests based on Breaking Bad series continue, gathering new fans.

Summing up

In conclusion, Breaking Bad really managed to enter the history of American television. But he is loved not only at home. The series has gained millions of fans around the world who do not skimp on admiring reviews. "Breaking Bad" I want to watch, review, advise friends. Isn't this proof that a great job has been done by everyone involved in the series?

It is important that "Breaking Bad" was not dragged out to make more money. The final episode made the viewer sad, andthis means that the series left the stage at the most opportune moment. We hope you are already watching the Breaking Bad pilot. The movie reviews should have convinced you. And if not, then definitely try it. We are sure you will love it! And the series will gain another fan.