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Breaking Bad - I know I know...

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Legosareforever · 06/10/2013 17:37

It's probably been covered and I am late to catch on. Blush

I'm thinking of ordering the season 1-4 DVD which is currently reduced on Amazon.

However I can't really stomach don't really like extreme or explicit on-screen violence.

So, is this really full on or not that bad?

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ananikifo · 06/10/2013 17:40

Full-on

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Legosareforever · 06/10/2013 17:42

Anani, do you mean it's full-on violence or are you correcting my spelling Grin Blush?

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HatticusFinch · 06/10/2013 17:42

Most definitely full-on, decidedly grim at times.

Ohwhatfuckeryisthis · 06/10/2013 17:46

but fucking amazing

ananikifo · 06/10/2013 17:47

It's very dark. There's violence and they don't turn the camera away. I tried to make my DH watch it and he couldn't. If you are the type of person who wonders if something is too violent for you, you would probably find Breaking Bad difficult to watch. You may still like it but you should know how dark it is.

HatticusFinch · 06/10/2013 17:50

Yes, it's amazing. It's one of the most original dramas I've come across. It's awesome, get stuck in OP.

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Legosareforever · 06/10/2013 17:57

Well I am intrigued by the effing amazing bit but if I can't watch it due to strong / upsetting scenes there wouldn't be much point in igetting the DVD. Or?

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bdbfan · 06/10/2013 18:07

Sorry to hijack thread op, I've watched the first 3 episodes and I'm a bit 'meh' about it. Is it worth carrying on or if I don't think much after 3 episodes am I gonna waste a pretty large proportion of my life trying to like it?

DameFellatioNelson · 06/10/2013 18:10

I am on episode 2 and so far I'm a bit meh as well. My DH gave up halfway through episode 2, declared it to be crap and went to bed! I am determined to keep at it because the world and his wife can't be wrong, can they? Confused

I'm not sure how many episodes I need to watch to be convinced though....

spacegirl81 · 06/10/2013 18:12

Literally the best series I have ever watched, followed by dexter at a close second!

It is dark and grim in places, but is definitely worth a watch! I'm tempted to watch again!! Grin

hazelnutlatte · 06/10/2013 18:18

For those who have started watching and wondering whether to continue - do! It takes a while before it really gets going.

Yes there is a lot of violence so probably not one for you OP

RainierWolfcastle · 06/10/2013 18:19

series 2 much better

keep going

tis violent tho

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Legosareforever · 06/10/2013 20:35

Ok, not for me then...

Any other recommendations? I enjoyed Borgen, Arne Dahl, 24, the bridge...

I can't watch The Kiling, too scary. Any other tips Grin?

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RainierWolfcastle · 06/10/2013 20:35

you done mad men?

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Legosareforever · 06/10/2013 20:53

Nope I haven't done MM yet.

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DameFellatioNelson · 07/10/2013 03:57

I don't know any of those apart from 24 Legos, but MM is fantabulous, as is Damages, West Wing, Luther, Six Feet Under.

fascicle · 07/10/2013 17:15

I am not good with violence (and can't do horror at all) but found BB 'manageable' for violence (and amazing in every other way). To compare: I liked Luther, but had to look away many times (some truly horrible scenes in that). There is a lot of humour in BB which helps balance out the dark moments.

For those who have watched a few episodes but aren't sure - keep going. Somewhere in the second series you will become hooked. Grin

MeanAndMeaslyMiddleAges · 07/10/2013 22:09

Gotta second with the other posters - watched the first 4 - 6 episodes and thought it wS ok, stopped watching it and got hooked on another programme, finished that then went back to Breaking Bad as had nothing else to watch, when suddenly HOOKED BITCH!

NotScared · 07/10/2013 22:13

DS1 is a BB junkie (excuse pun) he's 16 soon and I thought it'd be too grim for him but he said it's the best series he's ever watched. He liked Dexter up until series 5. He thinks it was a different writer then?

thenightsky · 07/10/2013 22:14

Think of season 1 as a prequel where you get to know all the main characters. Then the story starts for real in season 2.

Ohwhatfuckeryisthis · 07/10/2013 22:51

both my ds love bb. They bought us the boxed set for Xmas. 6 feet under its also great if you don't like violence. I struggle with mm, one day I'm going to sit down with a jug of martinis and watch the lot.

Wearytiger · 07/10/2013 23:04

The night sky I believe season 1 was actually cut short by the writers' strike and was intended to include some of the episodes that were later made as part of season 2. So you're spot in re treating it as an (amazing) prequel.

OP I do think bb is violent but there is absolutely no intent to glamourise it. As a result I am absolutely fine with watching it, I will admit to hiding behind my hands occasionally but it does not detract from the drama for me, because I believe it is what those (pretty horrible) characters would do in that situation. It is a strongly moral programme, I think.

SideshoBob · 08/10/2013 01:34

I always find it odd a lot of people don't seem to like the Breaking Bad first season, I thought it was terrific, particularly the first three episodes.

I guess its slower in the first season than anywhere else (which is a consequence of developing the characters as much as anything) but they really racket up the tension. The conclusion to the third episode, well if that doesn't get you hooked, i'm not sure what will!

DameFellatioNelson · 08/10/2013 04:12

Well against our better judgement we persevered with BB last night, and after watching episode 3 we actually wanted to go straight on and watch episode 4, instead of leavlng it for another night, which I think is a sign that we've perhaps turned a corner. Grin

I'm still not bowled over by it yet but it's gradually starting to come together and I don't find the violence too bad so far (unlike Luther.) I adored Luther - thought it was hands down one of the best things I've seen ever, but oh lordy, the violence. How many times can you watch people being clubbed with a hammer? Shock

DameFellatioNelson · 08/10/2013 18:47

We've just finished watching episodes 5 and 6. It's getting good now. Grin

And there is some brilliiant music in it.