Breaking Bad

FatBoy · **May 16, 2014, 12:19:35**

I have recently finished watching the final season of Breaking Bad. I really enjoyed the series, and was sad that it ended. I was even watching the time saying to myself, "I only have 20 minutes of Breaking Bad left." For those that haven't seen it, or are unaware of it, it is basically a story about a High School chemistry teacher that is diagnosed with lung cancer, but his health insurance doesn't cover it, so he turns to "cooking meth" to provide for his family. An excellent performance by Bryan Cranston as Walter White (Heisenberg).

Breaking Bad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Now to find another show to watch in my standby time (I have to remain close to work or my accommodation).

The Gonz · **Reply #1: May 16, 2014, 12:24:34**

Overlooking Timber Creek for 30 days of Exercise Pitch Black 06 I digested all 9 seasons of Roswell - not my choice but it was something. How about the full set of Star Trek series? TOS, NG, DS9, Voyager and Enterprise.

Dazzler · **Reply #2: May 16, 2014, 12:25:33**

If you (and Wiki) say it is good then I believe you.. I am amazed though, that in this time of Political Correctness that a show like that can not only be aired but be so highly acclaimed..

The Gonz · **Reply #3: May 16, 2014, 12:29:35**

It's success may be in part a sentiment against PC.

Shambles · **Reply #4: May 16, 2014, 12:30:03**

I watched Season 1, Episode 1 of that series (Breaking Bad) last year but didn't watch any further, as I didn't like seeing images of a chemistry teacher standing besides a mobile caravan wearing just his underpants

FatBoy · **Reply #5: May 16, 2014, 12:36:10**

I've started watching "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" at the moment as well. Very informative.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I also have "Game of Thrones" to watch at home. I'm currently on Season 3 of that one.

asathorny · **Reply #6: May 16, 2014, 13:33:31**

Quote from: FatBoy on May 16, 2014, 12:36:10

I've started watching "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" at the moment as well. Very informative.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I also have "Game of Thrones" to watch at home. I'm currently on Season 3 of that one.

I was hooked in the original COSMOS with Carl Sagan

neptune · **Reply #7: May 17, 2014, 14:31:21**

Game of Thrones has attracted my attention lately........ up to season 4....

Surferdude · **Reply #8: May 18, 2014, 05:20:00**

Having read all the Game of Thrones books, I know who dies, when and how.
Sort of takes the fun out of it. Besides it's on a channel we don't subscribe to and I'm not into downloading.

FatBoy · **Reply #9: May 18, 2014, 05:22:08**

I'm reading book two at the moment. Great read and I can picture the characters. I do like reading, and my Kindle means I have 600 books in something that ways the same as a magazine. Great for travelling.

Surferdude · **Reply #10: May 18, 2014, 05:34:28**

I went for a Kobo because it meant I could download e-books from the libray.

rustynutz · **Reply #11: May 18, 2014, 05:48:56**

My Nexus 7 makes a great e-book reader...so good in fact that I've confined my Sony e-book reader to the cupboard.

beerman · **Reply #12: May 18, 2014, 08:46:37**

I went from breaking bad to GOT. It was a bit confronting for the wife early (there is a fair bit of nudity) but once she saw that there was more to it, she enjoyed it too.

Revenge isn't too bad, and a bloke at work that put me onto Breaking Bad and GOT also swears by Sons of Anarchy.

rustynutz · **Reply #13: May 18, 2014, 09:19:41**

There's not many TV shows I watch but one I really enjoy is "The Good Wife"....

Surferdude · **Reply #14: May 18, 2014, 09:23:56**

Quote from: rustynutz on May 18, 2014, 09:19:41

There's not many TV shows I watch but one I really enjoy is "The Good Wife"....

Oh! Dear God!

So do I.

beerman · **Reply #15: May 18, 2014, 09:24:16**

Quote from: rustynutz on May 18, 2014, 09:19:41

There's not many TV shows I watch but one I really enjoy is "The Good Wife"....

Obviously a work of fiction

Dazzler · **Reply #16: May 18, 2014, 09:25:29**

Quote from: Surferdude on May 18, 2014, 09:23:56

Quote from: rustynutz on May 18, 2014, 09:19:41
There's not many TV shows I watch but one I really enjoy is "The Good Wife"....
Oh! Dear God!

So do I.

Jeepers.. next thing you will be watching them together!

Surferdude · **Reply #17: May 18, 2014, 09:37:42**

Quote from: Dazzler on May 18, 2014, 09:25:29

Quote from: Surferdude on May 18, 2014, 09:23:56
Quote from: rustynutz on May 18, 2014, 09:19:41
There's not many TV shows I watch but one I really enjoy is "The Good Wife"....
Oh! Dear God!

So do I.

Jeepers.. next thing you will be watching them together!

Ah.................. No.

rustynutz · **Reply #18: May 18, 2014, 09:51:06**

Especially because I usually end up watching it in bed....

Eureka · **Reply #19: May 18, 2014, 09:58:14**

Vikings. I did't see anywhere near the whole of the first series and I have avoided the 2nd series. It's too violent and I am a peace-loving man.

Aussie Keith · **Reply #20: May 19, 2014, 03:56:59**

Try warehouse 13. Scifi comedy. The last episode airs this week which is too bad since its been a blast.

Warehouse 13 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

plasticphyte · **Reply #21: May 19, 2014, 05:26:09**

The West Wing (on old, but excellent show), Newsroom.
Futurama, Silicon Valley (not bad if you're into computer geek culture), Elementary (a great modern take on Sherlock). Castle.

FatBoy · **Reply #22: May 19, 2014, 05:42:26**

West Wing is very good. I'm watching season 2 at the moment.

Surferdude · **Reply #23: May 19, 2014, 05:44:15**

Quote from: plasticphyte on May 19, 2014, 05:26:09

The West Wing (on old, but excellent show), Newsroom.
Futurama, Silicon Valley (not bad if you're into computer geek culture), Elementary (a great modern take on Sherlock). Castle.

West Wing was good. I saw it back in the day.
Futurama is always good for a laugh and I agree with your assessment of Elementary.
A lot of good stuff comes out of the UK.
Robin Hood and Merlin (both, like Elementary, with an innovative approach to the subjects).
Spooks
Silk
Law & Order UK

And some of their other crime shows like Inspector George Gently, Vera, Lewis, Endeavour and Inspector Lynley.

Not so enamoured of the US stuff but as mentioned above I enjoy The Good Wife (although I can see a day coming when I'll just have had enough). Also enjoy NCIS LA and Hawaii Five-0 for a bit of mindless shootemup action.
NCIS (the original) is by far the most enjoyable show on television IMHO.