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Life after Breaking Bad
Simon_Smith3
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I'd never seen Breaking Bad, but with all the fuss over the finale I decided to give it a whirl. To say I was hooked was an understatement. I watched all five series within a month. A couple of nights I was up until 5am because I couldn't resist watching the next episode following the cliff-hanger of the previous.
That all came to an end last night when I watched the final three episodes of Series 5. And now I'm really depressed that there's no more Breaking Bad.
So, US TV experts, what should I watch next?
That all came to an end last night when I watched the final three episodes of Series 5. And now I'm really depressed that there's no more Breaking Bad.
So, US TV experts, what should I watch next?
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Deadwood
Twin Peaks
The Wire
Mad Men
That should keep you busy for a while.
I like Twin Peaks but it's a million miles from Breaking Bad and not something that a big fan of BB would necessarily enjoy. I might as well throw Adventure Time into the mix
Best shows to come out of US (along with BB). Possibly throw West Wing in there as well.
Pulls pin and withdraws.
Season 3 was good but Season 4 has been a bit of a turkey AFAIAC.
I think it's going to be "The Wire". Or I might just watch BB from the start all over again
If you had a life before watching other shows before Breaking bad, I am sure your life will continue now it's over in finding other shows. It's a fantastic show but people make it out as if there will never be another great televison ever after it.
Lucky I Have American Horror story and The Walking Dead but its not the same.
I'd disagree. I only managed to last half the pilot, but from what I saw it was stupid and puerile. Does it get better as it goes along? I'm not sure I have it a fair shout.
I think The Americans is the next big series. It's a brilliant period spy show from FX...
I liked Banshee a lot, but it is not meant to be "awards bait." It is a pulpy thriller, and I thought it succeeded brilliantly on that front. If half the pilot put you off, I doubt more of it would change your opinion.
The Americans is better, and that really is the kind of show that SHOULD be getting at least nominated for awards.
I wasn't expecting "awards bait", I was just expecting something that didn't look like a 14 year old boy had been given several million dollars and told to remake their fantasies...
"Pulpy thrills" have a lot in common with the fantasies of 14-year-old boys, no doubt. Might I ask if you are a male or female? (Your user name makes me think the latter, but user names can be deceptive). Banshee is definitely a show aimed at men, and when I have seen outright hostility directed at it, women have usually been the source of the hostility.
Male, and below the age of 30. (I should change my username (or go back in time and make myself pick better ones), but unfortunately the system won't let you.)
I don't think my issue is that it's aimed at men, I think it was that it was a bit stupid and felt almost like they'd taken all the elements of successful premium cable shows and tried to crowbar a plot in around them.
I might give the pilot another go, because it sounds like the kind of show I'd enjoy...
And last night, I just completed watching the whole thing for the second time.
Have a break then give it a go. There are lots of bit you will have missed and lots of subtle things that only make sense after knowing what the outcome is.
The Wire
Dexter
Deadwood
Oz
The Shield
The Sopranos
Lost
Game of Thrones
Eastbound & Down