As somber as that sounds, i write all of this because it leads me to breaking bad and the series finale episode felina, which made me recall two weeks ago, when i. Studying breaking bad resources for viewers of breaking bad and the results of studying it in a college course. The writers of breaking bad gave walter white his m60 before they knew who it would kill. Its going to be emotionally exhausting for fans, he said in an interview before felina aired. Breaking down the alternate theories about the end of breaking bad. This ties back to episode bullet points in season 4. Ultimately, gilligan chose to end breaking bad with walters death, occurring instory two years after he had been first. Dying of blood loss from a stray bullet and his own inevitable death from cancer, walt collapses in the neonazis meth lab, surrounded by chemical equipment as the police arrive. Best moments from the breaking bad finale business insider. Malcolm in the middles hal may have eaten too many fried twinkies before bed, according to. Because today im forever changing the way that you look at the final scene of one of the greatest television shows of all time breaking bad. Series timeline could go beyond breaking bad by regina avalos, february 9, 2016 better call saul will return to amc with its second season later this month, and are new teasers. In episode 401, the very first scene shows us a boxcutter. Breaking bad is an american neowestern crime drama television series created and produced.
Each chapter focuses on how breaking bad was put together. Bryan cranston and aaron paul discuss ending of breaking bad. Aug 21, 20 a satisfying ending is not necessarily a happy ending or a sad ending. Breaking bad, the amc cable tv series about a high school chemistry teacher who turns to making meth, is showing its final eight episodes. We were equally dreading and anticipating the series finale sunday evening.
In the uk, where the broadcasting landscape is very different, it only found an audience with the rise of netflix. Breaking bad may be history, but the show is still in the spotlight. Watch the second part of our breaking bad ending explained series and find. A poem in the book, song of myself, is based on many of these same feelings, furthering the connection. Breaking bad s final season cements its status as one of televisions great series, propelling its narrative to an explosive conclusion with sharp direction and assured. Mar 12, 2016 i have talked with a lot of people about breaking bads ending and how to view walt at the end of the series. Studying breaking bad resources for viewers of breaking bad. Walter white died, of course, but first he ran the table of revenge, settling score after score with mathematical precision. Nov 17, 20 breaking bad fans who pick up the breaking bad. Amcs breaking bad is among the most beloved, critically acclaimed american television series of our time.
One of the most critically acclaimed series ever produced, breaking bad sony pictures televisionamc, 2008 20 won legions of avid viewers who debated its every nuance as they followed the evolution of terminally ill highschool teacher walter white. After a final stretch of emmy wins in august, the series, which starred bryan cranston, right, and aaron paul, is now under. The whole series was interesting for me for not doing that kind of. David thomson took a series that ended, a fan favorite, and extended it in a way fans could enjoy for time to come. Breaking bad series finale what did you think of the ending. Clinicians of every specialty and skill level will benefit from how to break bad news. A subreddit for fans and critics of the hit television series breaking bad on amc. Hall finally confessed what he thought of it during a reddit ama. Vince gilligan says in the final breaking bad insider podcast that he and his team had no idea.
Sep 30, 20 as somber as that sounds, i write all of this because it leads me to breaking bad and the series finale episode felina, which made me recall two weeks ago, when i asked the boyfriend, why cant. We talked a great many times about killing off saul and we were open to it. In those final months and weeks of breaking the end of the breaking bad story, anything and everything was fair game and open for discussion. In fact, people refer to real life events foreshadowing other events even though theres no author or director guiding them, such as frances invasion of russia and defeat due to weather foreshadowing what would happen to germany. At the end of breaking bad, why did walt choose to save jesse. More breaking bad alternate endings revealed by vince gilligan. Breaking bad is one of the best shows in tv history, and after five seasons, it led to an ending that people still talk about today. Gilligan said by the end of the series, it feels as if we should adhere to our promise that we explicitly made to our audience from the first episode. Stop reading if you have not watched the finale of breaking bad, titled felina. Felina is the series finale of the american drama television series breaking bad. What are the overarching themes of breaking bad tv series. Last season ended with a cathartic payoff, as walt outsmarted, then murdered, his enemy, gus, the leader of an internationally connected drug cartel. Creating the final season of breaking bad, an exclusive twohour documentary that chronicles the filming of the final eight episodes. The final episode of breaking bad leaves one question.
The title, breaking bad, seems to point towards the latter, whereas the ending of the show rather points towards the former. At the end of breaking bad, tvs greatest liar finally stopped lying to himself. More breaking bad alternate endings revealed by vince. I am the danger is a compilation of fullcolor photographs and memorable quotes from the all of this dramas most unforgettable characters, including walt, jesse, skyler, hank, gus, mike, saul, tuco, and more. This means that its fine to love the ending to the sopranos which i did and to also love the ending to breaking bad. This breaking bad alternate ending must be seen to be believed. Breaking bad has shades of that concept, with each season finale bringing some sort of closure, but upon rewatching the show, its clear that these are not conclusions at all, simply another chapter in the long narrative of walter white that creator vince gilligan and his writing staff are presenting.
A satisfying ending is not necessarily a happy ending or a sad ending. Breaking bad started with walter white turning to meth to support his family and ended with his death inside a meth lab. Felina had the highest ratings of any episode of breaking bad. Behind the scenes alternate ending from breaking bad to. This breaking bad alternate ending must be seen to be. Ultimately, gilligan chose to end breaking bad with walters death, occurring instory two years after he had been first been diagnosed with cancer and given two years to live. Studying breaking bad resources for viewers of breaking.
Bryan cranstons epic idea for a breaking bad alternate ending. I have talked with a lot of people about breaking bads ending and how to view walt at the end of the series. On sunday night, breaking bad is finally coming to an end. Sep 30, 20 breaking bad may be history, but the show is still in the spotlight. The show ended with what a lot of people thought was. Apr 15, 2014 in those final months and weeks of breaking the end of the breaking bad story, anything and everything was fair game and open for discussion.
After so many lugubrious turns, breaking bad came to an end on sunday on an almost uplifting note. Oct 01, 20 the writers of breaking bad gave walter white his m60 before they knew who it would kill. Jan 20, 2018 breaking bad was born in a boomtime for cable tv. After so many lugubrious turns, breaking bad came to an end on sunday on an. For the finale, breaking bad let viewers feast on a particular ingredient shows appeal. The closurehappy breaking bad finale the new yorker. Breaking bads final season cements its status as one of televisions great series, propelling its narrative to an explosive conclusion with sharp direction and assured.
If you thought the series finale of breaking bad tied the story of walter white up in a neat little bow, think again. For show creator vince gilligan, it was a fitting ending. Most have either neutral or negative feelings towards walt. Breaking bad ends the heisenberg saga rolling stone. Nov 24, 2014 breaking bad news is a complex skill as, in addition to the verbal component, it also requires the ability to recognise and respond to the patients emotions, dealing with the stress that the bad news creates and yet still being able to involve the patient in any decisions and maintaining hope where there may be little. The complete series bluray, which will be released on november 26. But show creator vince gilligan has promised that the ending will feel final there wont be some. Clinicians of every specialty and skill level will benefit from how to. Im quite certain that many, many people adored vince gilligans kickass ending to breaking bad. Breaking bad fans should be excited about this book. And heres bryan cranstons idea for how the show could have alternately ended.
Lexington books, lanham 2014, isbn 9780739179253 david thomson hrsg. I think that the book ending part was a huge mistake. But what did you think about the ending to the saga of walter white. The breaking bad series finale brings to a close one of the best tv dramas of all time. Breaking bad series finale what did you think of the. I am a big fan of this show so i was delighted to read a book all about breaking bad.
Bad memories bryan cranston and aaron paul talk about the show ending and some of their favorite moments. The book features clear writing, believable examples, and practical suggestions. The greatest thing about breaking bad is that there is a helluva lot of foreshadowing in pretty much every episode of the series. Previously on breaking bad, skyler offered her moneylaundering services to walt so his cover business wouldnt sound quite so ridiculous at dinner parties, and jesses pal combo was shot and killed by the tenyearold brother of the girl from rehab hes now predatorily banging. Sep 30, 20 im quite certain that many, many people adored vince gilligans kickass ending to breaking bad. The book starts with a breakdown of the series and points out things readers may have never thought of. We finally understand the ending of breaking bad looper. Here you will find discussions and speculations about the show, pictures from the show, amas with the cast, and anything else breaking bad related. Stop reading if you have not watched the series finale of breaking bad, titled felina. Hank is bedridden while recovering from his gunfight with the twin assassins, and spends his free time studying evidence from the murder of gale boeticher, walts assistant cook. The complete critical companion sepinwall, alan, dalton, max, lindelof, damon on. The breaking bad finale was probably the best ending to the series we could have asked for. Breaking bad tv show conflict resolution breaking bad.
Dexter is pretty widely known as the worst tv series finale of all time, and michael c. Sep 29, 2015 betsy brandt always wished that breaking bad had had a six feet under sort of ending, the kind that leaves absolutely no mystery about the fate of every character. We would have done whatever it took to come up with the best, most satisfying ending to breaking bad, including killing off saul. Resources for viewers of breaking bad and the results of studying it in a college course. Sep 05, 2012 breaking bad recap ii, season 5, episode 8. In the most emotional scene of the amc dramas series finale, high school chemistry teacherturnedmeth kingpin walter white bryan cranston visits his wife skyler anna gunn for one final goodbye. Walter white why they break bad better call saul and breaking bad duration. The episode generated millions of online comments and nielsen holdings rankings established that it was the mostdiscussed episode on twitter for that week. Sep 30, 20 breaking bad started with walter white turning to meth to support his family and ended with his death inside a meth lab. The show often uses metaphor and allusion sometimes in a way that will only be noticed by the most attentive of observers. Breaking bad creator vince gilligan on colour theory, the hardest scene to write and the looming.
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