Let that sink in for all the haters of this show. I just read a review by "mike david" (The Fearmakers) where he stated:
"If you could never get into television shows before a masterpiece like Breaking Bad (me!) and you prefer cinematic experiences (me!), then BCS will be almost unbearable".
Nice try Mike. It may be unbearable to you (and I think I know why). But you can't conclude that about anyone else but yourself. This user has made a career of writing negative reviews on (just about every other) BCS episode since season 1 - check his account if you don't believe me. It's clear to me this person is so obsessed with one show, it won't allow any little brother steal the spotlight. I'm not saying BCS is as good or better than BB... but this phenomenon is nothing new. And it's obvious here.
BCS in many ways is much better constructed than BB. The only thing people can criticize is that the stakes of the show aren't constant life-or-death... with blood or meth or explosions bombarding every episode. If that is all that can interest you, then you have no depth. (yes, I said it... you have no depth... so there's that). I can only speak for myself, but I don't constantly face death and cartel druglords on a daily basis. But I do struggle to make relationships work. I do struggle with my past with my mother who died when I was nine, and never really felt worthy of any success for most of my life. I do continually battle flaws that define me, and continue to hope that I can make something worthwhile out of myself in a career... which isn't easy in today's world. I do have battles with my siblings and step-siblings which aren't too dissimilar from Jimmy's world. In every sense, BCS is WAYYYY more relatable and real. And honestly, it's better written and directed.
If all you want is entertainment, then mike has a point. BB is more entertaining with it's jumpy pace and high stakes. Which is why I don't believe BCS is better, or even as good overall (to me I don't even compare them, as they shouldn't be). I love this whole universe that Gilligan and Gould invented. And the only people who criticize the show are people who only want every show to be Breaking Bad, verse for verse. This is it's own show. It tells a different tale, and if you just want Breaking Bad, go watch Breaking Bad. I'll be happy to join you! But don't criticize other shows cause it failed to be something it never was supposed to be. If you have depth and are willing to let BCS be it's own show, you will find it enthralling.
And this episode was no exception. Most of the best scenes had one word or less (yes, one pivotal scene literally had 1 word). The writing and directing was incredible. And Odenkirk really killed it with his acting and humor here. No spoilers, but I'm excited to see how all these storylines are coming together. I have a strong feeling that when this whole series ends... it's going to mean so much to the entire BB story. So much of what's in BB is gaining new insight from this season - not just in terms of Jimmy/Saul. I still can't get over how difficult it is to make a show where the end is already fixed... and still make it captivating.
So Mike - this is one of those people you claimed would be bored by BCS. Yet, the opposite is true. I think it's time to stop with the nonsense and accept you just had horrible expectations for the show to begin with, and don't have the depth to care about the realistic themes in this story. It's no fault of BCS... cause in it's own right it's a beautiful masterpiece that stands on its own.
"If you could never get into television shows before a masterpiece like Breaking Bad (me!) and you prefer cinematic experiences (me!), then BCS will be almost unbearable".
Nice try Mike. It may be unbearable to you (and I think I know why). But you can't conclude that about anyone else but yourself. This user has made a career of writing negative reviews on (just about every other) BCS episode since season 1 - check his account if you don't believe me. It's clear to me this person is so obsessed with one show, it won't allow any little brother steal the spotlight. I'm not saying BCS is as good or better than BB... but this phenomenon is nothing new. And it's obvious here.
BCS in many ways is much better constructed than BB. The only thing people can criticize is that the stakes of the show aren't constant life-or-death... with blood or meth or explosions bombarding every episode. If that is all that can interest you, then you have no depth. (yes, I said it... you have no depth... so there's that). I can only speak for myself, but I don't constantly face death and cartel druglords on a daily basis. But I do struggle to make relationships work. I do struggle with my past with my mother who died when I was nine, and never really felt worthy of any success for most of my life. I do continually battle flaws that define me, and continue to hope that I can make something worthwhile out of myself in a career... which isn't easy in today's world. I do have battles with my siblings and step-siblings which aren't too dissimilar from Jimmy's world. In every sense, BCS is WAYYYY more relatable and real. And honestly, it's better written and directed.
If all you want is entertainment, then mike has a point. BB is more entertaining with it's jumpy pace and high stakes. Which is why I don't believe BCS is better, or even as good overall (to me I don't even compare them, as they shouldn't be). I love this whole universe that Gilligan and Gould invented. And the only people who criticize the show are people who only want every show to be Breaking Bad, verse for verse. This is it's own show. It tells a different tale, and if you just want Breaking Bad, go watch Breaking Bad. I'll be happy to join you! But don't criticize other shows cause it failed to be something it never was supposed to be. If you have depth and are willing to let BCS be it's own show, you will find it enthralling.
And this episode was no exception. Most of the best scenes had one word or less (yes, one pivotal scene literally had 1 word). The writing and directing was incredible. And Odenkirk really killed it with his acting and humor here. No spoilers, but I'm excited to see how all these storylines are coming together. I have a strong feeling that when this whole series ends... it's going to mean so much to the entire BB story. So much of what's in BB is gaining new insight from this season - not just in terms of Jimmy/Saul. I still can't get over how difficult it is to make a show where the end is already fixed... and still make it captivating.
So Mike - this is one of those people you claimed would be bored by BCS. Yet, the opposite is true. I think it's time to stop with the nonsense and accept you just had horrible expectations for the show to begin with, and don't have the depth to care about the realistic themes in this story. It's no fault of BCS... cause in it's own right it's a beautiful masterpiece that stands on its own.
