Breaking Bad was nothing short of extraordinary. You guys whining that the main characters are "unlikeable" are missing the point. They're not supposed to be "likable." This is a dark, dark series. Very uncomfortable. Some music is "difficult listening," this show was "difficult viewing." It's not a happy feel good show at all. It's about exploring a very dark part of the human psyche that is rarely explored. The writing on this show was on another level. The cinematography was spectacular, the acting was done to perfection, it was as if they set out to make every episode the best movie ever made...and they did that every damn time. They set the bar so fucking high that not even the shows creator has been able to top it with Better Call Saul, which is incredibly boring. I binge watched this show like a crack fiend. I think they wanted the show itself to be very drug-like. Most addictive series I've ever seen. But, you do have to appreciate darker stuff I think in order to like it. Otherwise, you're better off watching your Howdy Doody reruns.
Not the light or dark tone argument.
I hear this a lot in regards to comic book movies. Tone is not enough to make me like or dislike something. I don't have any problem with a dark, gritty tone. That was never an issue with Breaking Bad. The show, for the 2 seasons I watched, just wasn't exceptional. It was by no means a bad show, but I was never really drawn into it. I didn't find myself caring what happened enough to keep going.
I've enjoyed shows with a light tone, and shows with a dark tone, and shows with a mix. That had no significant impact on me not enjoying Breaking Bad all that much.
