Ok. I saw most of Weeds, but I haven't seen a single episode of Breaking Bad.

[onehandle]

What am I missing?

[hlthe2b]

1. Not quite sure how Weeds relates to Breaking Bad...

Other than the fact that drugs are a part of the story line...

Weeds was more a typical Show Time sitcom... Breaking Bad is like a modern day Greek Tragedy with incredible character development,, acting, and complex morality themes. Worth going to netflix and watching the whole series. AMC is clearly taking on HBO head on in recent years. Breaking Bad is a large part of that success.

[spiderpig]

3. And Bryan Cranston (Malcolm in the Middle's dad) is phenomenal

I watched the first couple of seasons in a marathon - which helped because there is a definite story arc.

2 more eps to go. Bummer.

[onehandle]

5. Is he playing the same character?

Kidding. But he was great in MitM.

[spiderpig]

9. Hard to believe Hapless Hal is Badass Walter White

I told Mr. pig he was on his own tonight watching the Niners because I'll be upstairs watching how they resolve the (you know).

[pokerfan]

22. Breaking Bad is a prequel to Malcolm in the Middle

Walter White gets a new identity and emerges as Hal.

[Stardust]

29. I love it!

[Squinch]

10. OK, tell me: I watched a season and a half, and it didn't

draw me in. Everyone kept telling me how fabulous it was, and I kept wondering why.

Am I just out of touch or does it get better after the first season and a half?

[hlthe2b]

11. Different strokes for different folks, I guess...

There are many lauded shows/movies in the past that never appealed to me. Mad Men appeals to me because I like "period pieices", but in reality, it isn't in my top ten, yet it wins all the awards...

Look at Dexter--which people either LOVE or detest.... Those shows with difficult subject matter (meth makers/dealers versus serial killers) tend to have that affect on people--even if they can acknowledge the good acting and writing... Sons of Anarchy is one I'd never thought I could EVER watch, but in reality, the first couple of seasons were very compelling... So, worth giving a try, I think.

[Squinch]

12. But does it change much after the first season and a half? I mean, of course the

show plots will change, but do they do more than cook meth and get into meth-cooking shenanigans?

[hlthe2b]

13. It is a multi-act morality play... Protecting themselves from being found out and the desperate

measures (and ingenious) schemes they undertake to avoid being caught and for Walter, to maintain the semblance of a "normal, average" guy for friends and family progress in all seasons... Increasingly he transforms ("breaks bad&quot in an ever escalating fashion and there is that inner fight between the lingering "good" guy and that which he is becoming that most find transfixing.

[Squinch]

14. I've heard that that descent is the interesting part of the show, and the first few seasons

are really setup and background. I might finish up the second season and see if I get into it.

I feel a little left out, because many whose opinion I respect do say it's a masterpiece.

[JonLP24]

23. You caught one of my favorite characters from the show

Tuco "Tight tight tight".

That scene where he stabs the knife over-and-over onto the table just cracks me up. I think he is the only character that Walter really fears.

BB is one of those shows that gets better every season and the current season is on a whole 'nother level I never imagined.

[NV Whino]

15. If you don't get it in a season and a half, the show isn't for you

Don't waste you time.

Brilliant show. Brilliant writing. Brilliant acting… with the arguable exception of Anna Gunn.

[NRaleighLiberal]

2. I am trying - Disc 1 has me on a Long Wait at Netflix...for many weeks!

In the meantime, working through Boardwalk Empire, disappointed with House of Cards, and eagerly awaiting next Mad Men release in November. Not thrilled with Game of Thrones, but my daughter is - so we are renting the discs for her to watch.

[alarimer]

26. It's streaming on Netflix so you don't have to wait for it on DVD.

Assuming you have the streaming plan or broadband internet. Otherwise, I guess you do have to wait.

[NRaleighLiberal]

27. we used to stream, but were disappointed with the choices...so back to discs!

it's OK...I can be patient!

[Quantess]

4. I will also be late to the party.

Someday I'll do some marathon watching. Probably when it's deep winter.

[blogslut]

6. Weeds = Paul Zindel

Breaking Bad = Euripides

[onehandle]

7. Nice! nt

[valerief]

8. The best TV show ever produced. nt

[nolabear]

16. I'm late to the game but hooked.

I'm at the end of season 3 and it's amazing.

[Taverner]

17. Breaking Bad gets dark toot suite nt

[nirvana555]

18. I've been an avid t.v. and movie enthusiast my whole life (and I write on the side- nothing complete

or published or anything -but someday....) and Breaking Bad IMHO is the BEST show ever in the history of television. The writing is the most multi-layered I've seen and the acting is off the charts. I personally disagree with some who don't appreciate the Skylar character or Anna Gunn. I love Skylar and I think Anna Gunn is wonderful. I'm re-watching last week's episode now and can't wait for this weeks which starts in 12 minutes!

[Taverner]

20. Great show, but my favorite is always "Six Feet Under"

[spiderpig]

24. I know it's been said many times, but the series finale of 6FU

was the best ever. I tear up & laugh simultaneously just thinking about it

[Taverner]

25. Yes - me too

[fujiyama]

19. The two shows really aren't comparable at all

Weeds was a show with a good premise and started off entertaining. It seemed to have promise. Unfortunately, the writers must have got bored and it lost all direction. I enjoyed the ending though.

Breaking Bad sets the bar for TV drama.

[Beaverhausen]

21. Weeds was funny and sexy

Breaking bad is dark and heavy. But very engaging. I have to admit it took me awhile to get into it but I did get hooked.

[Demo_Chris]

28. I think BB is by far the best Television show ever produced. nt