Ever since its expansion to the internet, Netflix has dominated the at-home film and television experience. Offering thousands of movies and series, Netflix has the selection to offer something to fit everyone's taste. Nevertheless, we all seem to find ourselves falling back on a few of our favor "go-to" shows. For me, that show is Breaking Bad.
If you haven't heard of Breaking Bad by now, you have probably been living under a rock. Set in modern day New Mexico, the show features a brilliant, over-qualified high school chemistry teach, Walter White, who is diagnosed with lung cancer. Faced with expensive treatment and the need to provide for his family, Walt turns to cooking meth in order to make money. Not only does Walt cook great meth, he succeeds in become the meth kingpin of the Southwest. Along with his misfit sidekick, Jesse Pinkman, Walt becomes involved in some dark, albeit humorous, situations.
Breaking Bad has enjoyed unprecedented success and is widely considered one of the greatest television shows of all time. After a season, I was hooked, and now that the last eight episodes of the series are on Netflix, I am coming back for more. It doesn't have the flashy explosions of a 24, but it is packed with crazy cliffhangers and a roller coaster storyline that keeps the viewer on edge.
When I want to find a new Netflix series I look for three characteristics: strong acting, a unique plot, and good critical reviews. Breaking Bad hits each of these criteria. I have never met anyone who has watched the show that has not finished the series. Throughout the series, and even during each episode, you can fall in love with, and have your heart broken by each character. The dark qualities of Breaking Bad mixed with the evolution of each character draw the viewer in for a crazy ride.
