In case you were concerned that there wasn't enough Breaking Bad analysis out there on the Internet, I gathered up some of the usual roundtable suspects to talk about the series finale "Felina," the final run of episodes, and BrBa's overall legacy. This is a lengthy discussion, full of diverse insights. I ended up not saying a whole … Continue reading Breaking Bad Series Finale Roundtable: Endings, Legacies, and More
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TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 24 — The Best Television (and Voice Impressions) of 2011
It is that time again folks! The end of the year is upon us and that means it is time to look back on the highs, lows and WTFs in television from the past 12 months. There is a lot to reflect on in regard to television 2011. Charlie Sheen went crazy. Well, crazier. Comedy … Continue reading TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 24 — The Best Television (and Voice Impressions) of 2011
Quality television-by-the-numbers: On AMC’s continued misguided laziness
This is not a review for the pilot episode of Hell on Wheels. You see because I don’t think I could barely muster up more than 150 words about that initial offering. At the pilot stage, Hell on Wheels is dull, sloppy, clunky and generally trying to do way too many different things without accomplishing … Continue reading Quality television-by-the-numbers: On AMC’s continued misguided laziness
TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 8 — I Won
In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Adam Lukach for a lengthy postmortem of the Breaking Bad season four finale "Face Off" and a discussion about the season as a whole. Please note that this episode was recorded differently (i.e. on phones instead of Skype) and therefore the audio quality is somewhat mediocre. I'm … Continue reading TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 8 — I Won
Tuesdays with Walt — “End Times” (Podcast edition)
There are loads of great critics writing Breaking Bad reviews every Sunday night/Monday morning. Because of skill and scheduling, I’m not going to be able to stand alongside those reviews. Instead, I hope to write something about Breaking Bad each Tuesday when I have more time and perhaps you are ready for a new day’s worth of material on … Continue reading Tuesdays with Walt — “End Times” (Podcast edition)
Tuesdays with Walt: “Salud”
There are loads of great critics writing Breaking Bad reviews every Sunday night/Monday morning. Because of skill and scheduling, I’m not going to be able to stand alongside those reviews. Instead, I hope to write something about Breaking Bad each Tuesday when I have more time and perhaps you are ready for a new day’s … Continue reading Tuesdays with Walt: “Salud”
Tuesdays with Walt: “Bug”
There are loads of great critics writing Breaking Bad reviews every Sunday night/Monday morning. Because of skill and scheduling, I’m not going to be able to stand alongside those reviews. Instead, I hope to write something about Breaking Bad each Tuesday when I have more time and perhaps you are ready for a new day’s worth of material on … Continue reading Tuesdays with Walt: “Bug”
Tuesdays with Walt: “Hermanos”
There are loads of great critics writing Breaking Bad reviews every Sunday night/Monday morning. Because of skill and scheduling, I’m not going to be able to stand alongside those reviews. Instead, I hope to write something about Breaking Bad each Tuesday when I have more time and perhaps you are ready for a new day’s worth of material on … Continue reading Tuesdays with Walt: “Hermanos”
Tuesdays with Walt: “Problem Dog”
There are loads of great critics writing Breaking Bad reviews every Sunday night/Monday morning. Because of skill and scheduling, I'm not going to be able to stand alongside those reviews. Instead, I hope to write something about Breaking Bad each Tuesday when I have more time and perhaps you are ready for a new day's … Continue reading Tuesdays with Walt: “Problem Dog”
Post-hiatus musings: Breaking Bad Season 4
After nearly a month, my fairly substantial hiatus here at TVS is over. I am happy to be back providing content for you folks on a regular basis. In my time off, I've missed all sorts of television, both viewing- and writing-wise. To combat that, I'll be whipping up a number of random posts with … Continue reading Post-hiatus musings: Breaking Bad Season 4
AMC breaks bad with its schedule — No Breaking Bad until July 2011
Breaking Bad ended its otherworldly third season in early June, leaving its fans breathless and wanting more just like the meth addicts the series' Walter White cooks for. Unfortunately, it looks like we will all be waiting just a little bit longer than expected. As Deadline is reporting, season four of the critically acclaimed series … Continue reading AMC breaks bad with its schedule — No Breaking Bad until July 2011
Quick poll: Breaking Bad or Mad Men?
Last night, Breaking Bad wrapped up its stellar third season to much acclaim and hoopla. I've seen a few critics and folks on Twitter talk about this season of the series as one of the best ever for the medium. Check out a number of wonderful reviews here, here, here, and here. That got me … Continue reading Quick poll: Breaking Bad or Mad Men?
TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 1 — Breaking Bad and Chuck chatter
In the first episode of the TV Surveillance Podcast, Adam Lukach and I discuss the tail end of Chuck's third season for about 40 minutes and all of Breaking Bad's third season for the final 20 minutes or so. Enjoy!
