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A couple of twitter message from TV critics.
HitFixDaniel Daniel Fienberg



Next week's "Breaking Bad" premiere is some tense, don't-breathe-for-47-minutes s***, yo.

TVMcGee Ryan McGee by sepinwall



Well, that lived up to the hype. #BreakingBad #OneMinute

Absolutely can not wait for next Sunday. I've been re-watching the first 3 seasons to get in preperation and I am nearly done so I need more Breaking Bad.
 

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For me when Walt runs the 2 dealers over and shoots one of them in the head and tells Jesse to run, that goes down as one of the most shocking and WTF moments I have ever seen on TV or in movies.

Can't wait to see how this is going to play out now that Jesse and Walt have done what they have.
 

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For me when Walt runs the 2 dealers over and shoots one of them in the head and tells Jesse to run, that goes down as one of the most shocking and WTF moments I have ever seen on TV or in movies.

Can't wait to see how this is going to play out now that Jesse and Walt have done what they have.

Saw 2 quotes from industry people who have viewed the season opener and claim it is "off the charts" good.
 
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For me when Walt runs the 2 dealers over and shoots one of them in the head and tells Jesse to run, that goes down as one of the most shocking and WTF moments I have ever seen on TV or in movies.

RUN.

Greatest one word line to end an episode I've ever heard.
 

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I could watch that scene a million times and it will not lose its effectiveness. Also, poor Aztec. That thing has taken such a beating in this show.
 

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We started watching this about a week ago and are already 4 episodes into season 2. Just like Lost, I'm glad I'm coming into this series late. I think I'd go nuts having to wait a week for the next episode.

Easily one of the best shows on TV. 9/10.
 

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We started watching this about a week ago and are already 4 episodes into season 2. Just like Lost, I'm glad I'm coming into this series late. I think I'd go nuts having to wait a week for the next episode.

Easily one of the best shows on TV. 9/10.

Wait til season 3. It is amazing.

I finally finished my 3 season re-watch this morning and I am now so jacked for the new episode tomorrow that today will take forever. So happy this show is back.
 

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Wait til season 3. It is amazing.

I finally finished my 3 season re-watch this morning and I am now so jacked for the new episode tomorrow that today will take forever. So happy this show is back.

Season 2 has been awesome so far.

This show is getting very close to Dexter in terms of how enjoyable it is. Dexter season 4 (with John Lithgow) may have been the best season of any show I've watched. Season 5 was by far the worst of the series, though still better than most anything else on TV.

We did a 4 episode Breaking Bad marathon last night. Maybe we'll do 4 more tonight. :)
 

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While re-watching the series I realized how many spin-off shows they could do and I would watch. Those shows would be:
-A show about Saul Goodman
-A show about Gus
-A show about Mike
-A show about Badger and Skinny Pete
 
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Season 2 has been awesome so far.

This show is getting very close to Dexter in terms of how enjoyable it is. Dexter season 4 (with John Lithgow) may have been the best season of any show I've watched. Season 5 was by far the worst of the series, though still better than most anything else on TV.

We did a 4 episode Breaking Bad marathon last night. Maybe we'll do 4 more tonight. :)

just wait till you get to season 3... where Breaking Bad goes from great to transcendent tv.
 
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only this show could get away with the lead getting at MOST 2 pages of dialogue throughout the entire season premiere and STILL have the show fire on all cylinders. Giancarlo Esposito... such great casting. and watching the turn in Jesse in that one scene (anyone who watched will know what i'm talking about) was just awesome. the show does more without words than any i've ever seen.
 

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Just watched the pilot. Oohh wee am I glad I have this series to watch now. Come on netflix, hurry up with the episodes!
 

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watching the turn in Jesse in that one scene (anyone who watched will know what i'm talking about) was just awesome.

That subtle Jesse moment was probably my favorite part of the premier.
 
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That subtle Jesse moment was probably my favorite part of the premier.

without a doubt. his line at Denny's was dead-solid-perfect too, but the shift jesse made just with his eyes/body movement was awesome.
 

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without a doubt. his line at Denny's was dead-solid-perfect too, but the shift jesse made just with his eyes/body movement was awesome.

Especially since Walter was kind of cracking at the same time. It was like one was rising while the other was slipping.
 

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What an outstanding episode. It seems like everyone they cast is just perfect and in just a few episodes Gale became one of my favorite characters so it was nice to see him again.
It also made it especially gut wrenching to see him sign his death warrant when he convinced Gus to hire Walt.

They definitly set this season on the path towards unbelievable darkness and I can't wait to see what is in store.
 
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Especially since Walter was kind of cracking at the same time. It was like one was rising while the other was slipping.

yup... the difference in their reactions was just great.
 

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Walter's emotions over the last 24 hours has been crazy. He became Heisenburg and in a matter of hours turned back into Mr. White.

Gotta love Jesse though. At least the actor finally got recognized for his brilliant work. And to think he was supposed to die in season 1. I'm glad they kept him.
 

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Spoilers people. :)

Just kidding. Anyone have extra season DVD's lying around?
 

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We started watching this about a week ago and are already 4 episodes into season 2. Just like Lost, I'm glad I'm coming into this series late. I think I'd go nuts having to wait a week for the next episode.

Easily one of the best shows on TV. 9/10.

I've been a little under the weather so I was able to finish season 3.

AWESOME. Can't wait to watch the season 4 premier. Though I'm definitely not looking forward to watching the show just once a week.
 

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