Breaking Bad - TV Series Review

Breaking Bad is the story of Walter White, a chemist teacher from high school who turns to manufacture methamphetamine after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Taking place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Walter teams with his former student, Jesse Pinkman, to support his loved ones, only to become thrown into never-ending conflict with both his personal ethics and the crooked world of drug empire.

First, one has to mention such values as power, change, and righteousness are the main motifs of Breaking Bad. With the use of Walter White as the protagonist and the show’s focus on the meth business, the series also explores the themes of desperation and aspiration which causes a man to lose his morality. The mood is serious, darka bit melodramatic, the actions quite operate in shades of black and grey, not only because of the ambiguous morality of many characters.

The Breaking Bad series provides a depiction of the struggle between a family man Walter White played by Bryan Cranston and a drug lord, emerging from beneath the surface. Josh recently showed his versatility by adding depth to the character of Jesse Pinkman where he really has depicted the feeling of guilt and low self-esteem. Some more supporting acts include Anna Gunn’s portrayal of Skyler White and Dean Norris as Hank Schrader bring out extra depth to the show.

Careful attention has been made in direction by Vince Gilligan which gives a real feel of the series Break Bad having though sequential plot. Marvelling at his efficiency when it comes to packing loads of action into each episode The Walking Dead also manages to develop the character’s psyche and keep viewers hooked throughout the series. While shooting certain episodes, the directors, such as Michelle MacLaren and Adam Bernstein apply deeper layers that contribute towards the show’s value.

Cinematography on Breaking Bad is stellar and the visuals of Albuquerque depict bright but provide a dark feel to the series. Movement and deploying managing points make the audience follow the strings of the plot and turn New Mexico into a part of the movie.

The external shooting locations and set decorations of Breaking Bad are realistically depict the world of Albuquerque’s drug trade. The well-designed sets depicting everything from Walter’s modest home to the sinister, dark transience of a meth lab gives the series a true-to-life feel.

Special effects have been used satisfactorily with occasional use but major action sequences have not been amplified to a level that appears exaggerated. The focus on finer points of the show’s mise-en-scène serves to heighten authenticity of Walter and Jesse’s risky escapades.

In the series Breaking Bad, editing would be seen as good since it propels the story’s complex plot and the intended suspense. This element also refers to the smooth switching between intense dramatic sequences and less action-packed scenes that maintain audience interest in a story.

The pacing of Breaking Bad is steady, but intense, and makes it easy to follow the progression of the narrative as well as the escalation of tension and conflict. Every term is connected to the previous one, so that at the end of the last term comes a final that would be at once expected and a complete surprise.

Analyzing the language, one can notice that the dialog in Breaking Bad is smart, thoughtful, and frequently filled with the hidden messages. Dialogues are raised to the level of character revelation and progressive tension, making speaking with each other as exciting as fighting.

: Even though Breaking Bad is nearly exemplary in its filmmaking, some of the storylines occasionally strain credulity. However, the more significant emphasis placed on Walter’s downfall can create problems with the potential of other dynamic characters at some point. However, such are minor flaws amidst what would otherwise be a great story.

Breaking Bad is one more TV show that tells the story of a man’s rise and complete moral degeneration. It leaves you with the realization that black and white can simply be shades of grey. The characterization along with natural narration and excellent script is the key for the success of the series, making it a edifice for television.