TV Series Structure: Better Call Saul S01E01

Initially, Better Call Saul was going to be a comedy spin-off for Breaking Bad fans. Then, creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould claimed they were going to do something entirely different and new. Breaking genre. After only the first episode, it transpired that Gilligan & Gould came up with something that is tonally very close to Breaking Bad. … Read more

Breaking Bad Has The Best Scene On Television – Ever

I only know a handful of movies with anything near the emotional power of this movie moment. Only this one didn’t premiere in cinemas. It happened on TV, on the evening of May 24, 2009. [UPDATE: Here’s a great interview with Bryan Cranston about this scene.] by Karel Segers Spoiler warning for season 2! I’m … Read more

Structure: Breaking Bad S1E1

With the 5th and final season of Breaking Bad underway, let’s look back at how it started. The pilot episode planted this drama series squarely on the map and to my taste, Breaking Bad became an instant classic. The show is loved as much by its audience as by the critics and industry peers. Most … Read more