Over the last decade, there has been a fundamental shift in the way we consume media. It happened in small steps — TiVo, VOD, the rise of streaming networks; these and other advancements were essential in reshaping the way we approach serialized storytelling styles.
At the same time, the rise of smartphone and tablet culture, as well as the opportunity that comes with spending the majority of one’s waking hours in front of a screen. Binge-watching, of course, exploded in popularity shortly after.
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad, the ultimate Golden Age series created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould might feel like an emotional marathon, but the finale is well worth the turbulence. Breaking Bad is a masterwork of long-form storytelling that veers left every time you think you’ve got a handle on it, never unwilling to swing for the fences with disgusting human conduct and the far-reaching consequences of evil deeds.
Bryan Cranston as Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher turned drug lord, is a revelation, and he’s surrounded by a cast of prodigiously gifted co-stars.
Breaking Bad is a brilliantly produced show, with each season seeming both like a standalone story and a part of a larger totality. It’ll make your hair stand on end and give you a pit in your stomach as it takes you on a frenetic rollercoaster of character drama through crime and retribution.
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