Breaking Bad

What does it mean to "Break Bad"? According to the book by Steve Mitchell "How to Speak Southern" it means To behave in a violent, wanton, or outrageous manner for no discernible reason.

Starring Bryan Cranston as Walter White (Our Main Protagonist), Anna Gunn as Skyler White, Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman, Dean Norris as Hank Schrader, Betsy Brandt as Marie Schrader and RJ Mitte as Walter White Jr., this has to be one of the most original and interesting shows on TV since David Lynch'sTwin Peaks. Great writing, excellent casting & acting, and highly enjoyable. Considering the concept of the show and its' "adult" subject matter, it is done with the upmost taste and originality, with one of the best scripts ever written. The show does not promote crystal meth use in any way, but focuses on the harsh realities of the drug war/trade in an objective and compelling way.

Here's the basis synopsis: The main character, Walt White is just an ordinary chemistry teacher w/ a part time job working at a car wash to make ends meet. When he is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, he has to wake up and suddenly figure a way to deal with it. Realizing that he needs to provide financially for his pregnant wife and special needs son once he's gone, Walt puts his chemistry skills to use by creating a rolling meth lab w/ one of his former students, the hip hop mofo Jesse Pinkman, who teaches him about the "bidness" of drug dealing. The two set up shop in a converted Winnebago and before they know it, the boyz are making top quality product and the cash is rolling in.

Of course, making and selling crystal meth doesn't comes without its share of problems. First of all, you can't just cook it in your house. Next problem. Hank's brother-in-law is an obnoxious Drug Enforcement Agent!

What this show portrays is how an essentially good person can make some bad decisions in desperate situations. There are some extremely hillarious parts, but definitely of the black nature.

That's all I will tell you, if say anymore, it will spoil it. Just watch it. It's not on DVD yet, but you can download it from various places. And yes, there are torrents out there for it.

I can't recommend this show highly enough. I can't wait for the 2nd season.