So, at this time in history the English-speaking world is divided into three groups: Those who have seen all of Breaking Bad, those that haven't started and those that tried but gave up for whatever reason.
This review is for people in the third category. I started watching it after years of everyone and their dog telling me to watch it (to be fair, the dog may have been saying "barking bad").
However, after not one but two attempts, I stopped very early in the second season because it was "too slow" and "not a high enough body count." In hindsight, this last point is very funny. After the now-legendary show had its series finale, I was talked into giving it another shot and boy am I glad I did. So anyone who couldn't get into it I have one thing to say, "Wait until he gets a lawyer." Then it's full-on game on.
For the unaware, the plot is fairly simple. Everyday chemistry teacher gets diagnosed with cancer and decides to use his limited time to provide for his family by cooking meth.
The next time B.C. teachers go into bargaining they should start the process after forcing everyone to watch the entire series then say, "See, this is what happens when you don't pay teachers enough."
Over the show's 45-hour run time, the downward spiral is nothing short of epic and certainly bingeable viewing with amazing acting, writing, direction it's the complete package.
Breaking Bad is currently streaming on Netflix, but beware! Right now they only have half the last season. Luckily, the final eight episodes are easily found online Enjoy.
