NO HALF MEASURES

Five seasons. Sixty-two episodes. Two spin-offs. Two Golden Globes. Sixteen Emmys. Approximately one billion memes. Are we talking about Breaking Bad?

You’re goddamn right.

Can you believe it’s been a decade since the show aired its final episode, Felina? We can’t either. In fact it makes us feel ill, and old, and a little scared. But it’s true. Ten years since Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Bob Odenkir, Giancarlo Esposito, Jonathan Banks, Vince Gilligan, Michelle MacLaren, Skip Macdonald, Peter Gould and the gang thrilled, terrified, amused and had us on the edge of our seats through tales of blue substances, cartel hits, exploding wheelchairs, fried chicken, murderous twins, rocks (sorry, minerals) and bacon (OK Walt Jr you can have your breakfast now). Nine plus one years since Rian Johnson broke our brains with Ozymandias. Eleven minus one years since Lydia, Todd and Uncle Jack.

Happily it wasn’t the last time we saw Badger or Skinny Pete. And we’re still holding out for their spin-off series.

Even now, with Better Call Saul and El Camino and another five plus five years of prestige TV under our belts, from Yellowjackets Season Two to Succession Season Four via The White Lotus and The Last Of Us, is it still the best ever? Does it remain the GOAT?

That’s what we’re here to discuss. Spoiler - we think the answer is yes. But why not join us for the celebration, as we look back on how Mr Chips became Scarface.

Yeah (female dog)! Magnets!

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Chapters:

0:00 Blue Sky of TV
0:30 The Characters
3:05 The Writing
5:19 The Pacing
7:28 The Style
9:20 The Impact

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Written by: S Mohamed
Narrated by: Kasey Fox
Edited by: Thimith Rodrigo

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