Breaking Bad Season 1 reviews

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"A must have DVD for fans"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Ever since I watched the first Breaking Bad episode I was hooked. There was a large delay between the screening of the seasons on TV here which meant it was easy to forget some of the storyline, so owning the DVD allows me to revisit the complete first season and enjoy it all over again. The special features are a real bonus too.

I was surprised to actually discover that it's a 3 disc set, not a 2 disc set as it's advertised. The quality is fantastic and the lack of commercial breaks is very pleasing.

If you're a fan of Breaking Bad, or missed the first season on TV then I'll highly suggest getting this DVD. It's well worth the money and can be watched a countless amount of times. 5-stars from me. Looking forward to when Mighty Ape has the second season for sale.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
"Best television drama on tv."
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I caught season 2 of Breaking Bad on C4 and was hooked. I knew straight away I had to buy season 1 on DVD and find out how it began.

The acting is top notch from the cast especially Bryan Cranston, who plays hero? Walter White in the lead.

The episodes are quite gritty because of the subject matter (dealing crystal meth) not to mention nudity, bad language and mild violence.

But there is some funny dialogue, character interactions and black humour that will have you quietly laughing and feeling guilty for doing so.

Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season also contains the usual bonus features like deleted scenes, interviews and behind the scenes footage.

Sadly only 7 episodes were made for season 1 because of the 2008 American Writers Guild strike. But don't let that put you off from buying the DVD set as you will want to rewatch the episodes again and again.

This is must own DVD.

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
"Seriously good TV"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

This is one of those few cases where a show actually lives up to all the hype. Rather than simply glorifying drug culture, Breaking Bad delves deeply into the emotional, legal, and moral repercussions facing an otherwise law-abiding family man's decision to ensure that his loved ones are provided for after his death. It could just have easily been called ‘Slippery Slope’, as one step into the criminal underworld leads to another and the main character gets dragged more and more deeply into an unfamiliar world with no rules, where every decision is fraught with danger. A well thought out, fully immersive and gripping programme – one episode is never enough.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
"Crazy price"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Breaking Bad has got to be one of my all time favorite television series, this was an awesome buy for only $25, way too good of a deal to pass up.. I highly recommend this series to all fans of serial drama shows with great writing and acting..

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
"Gripping, sucks you in."
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Lots of action and suspense, keeps getting better series 2&3 just as good you won't want to stop!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
"Gripping TV!"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Walt's diagnosis leaves him believing he's achieved nothing in his life but with a baby on the way, a teenage son with a debilitating disease, no future income insight and peers that have left him feeling like a bottom feeder of their fame he chooses the only course of action he can take, selling drugs.

With a brother in law as a Drug Enforcement Agency officer Walt is in a prime position for staying one step ahead of the police as his new career as meth amphetamine cook, supplier, dealer take off. The ups and downs of this new path have him sharing the struggles and responsibility with his new partner in crime Jesse, a down and out junkie dealer.

As the police close in on there prime suspect in all the new meth related crimes no one suspects the aging cancer patient & high school chemistry teacher of anything out of the ordinary...... Or do they?

You wont be disappointed with this show, especially at these awesome Mighty Ape prices!

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
"Brilliant!"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I never thought this would be my kind of series BUT I was addicted ( pardon the pun!) from the start, its such a good story that it just leaves you wanting to know whats coming next for Walter & Jesse!

"Wonderful. Excellent"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Great viewing. Excellent story.

"One of a kind!"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

The best show available

"Fantastic series" Purchased on Mighty Ape

This was such a good series could wait for each DVD to arrive. Great fantastic loved it. The change of the characters was so good.

"Top dollar"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Great series, had to complete it!

"Awesome"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Really awesome show I highly recommend, it is one of my all time favourites!

"Television has come of age with Breaking Bad"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

For years we have been served up pap for the masses. Breaking Bad demonstrates television drama has come of age. Intelligent, thought provoking, edge of your seat angst thrown in for good measure.

"A great series that shows great shows still exist today"
4 stars"

Breaking Bad ended up being one of those rare gems in today's oversa­turated entertainment market.

While a little overhyped by people I knew personally, this series did not disappoint to deliver a strong, well-written storyline, that was augmented by the fantastic acting. (Talk about a 180 for Bryan Cranston – just imagine Hal turning into Walter. Freaky…)

All-in-all, while you need to be an adult or mature teenager to watch this series, as soon as you are able too, I recommend you buying this season, lying down on a couch, and spend an entire weekend watching chemistry goodness.

(Also, you can learn how meth is made. Kidding, seriously, math is bad)

"Awesome!"
4 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

This series is brilliant! I bought this DVD in the hopes my dad would enjoy it, and now he's hooked!

"Brillant!"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Instantly hooked. Another series you just cant miss out on!!!

"Best show ever!!!"
5 stars"

This would have to be the best show I've ever seen! I'm glad I bought all the seasons so I can watch them again later on. I just wish there were more seasons!

"Awesome"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Such a great tv show! I got easily addicted!

"Awesome"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Awesome series one of the best I've seen highly recommend!

"Brilliant series, you will not be disappointed!"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I bought this for my dad in his 40s for Christmas. He watched the whole series in a week. I enjoyed it too and I'm a 19 year old girl. I will be buying the other discs until completion.

"Compelling viewing, looking forward to season 2"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Have heard a lot about this series and it certainly lives up to all the positive comments. Excellent drama, wonderful character development. Looking forward to season 2.

"Gripping TV drama series"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I had been hearing a lot of good things about Breaking Bad before I finally decided to get it from Mighty Ape while on sale. I instantly got hooked, Bryan Cranston is a stellar performer, needless to say I have since bought the other seasons on DVD too.

"Walter White is a pretty interesting guy."
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Ultimately, BB is a character study of Walter White. His transformation from an impotent and unassuming high-school teacher into a manipulative and powerful drug kingpin.

Fairly dark stuff, with a bit of black comedy to go with it.

Season 1 is a surprisingly fast-paced (compared to Seasons 2–4) introduction into the world of BB.

The DVD has all the episodes of season 1. I have not noticed any issues with the sound and visual quality. Special features are relatively minimal (some funny audio commentary on a few of the episodes).

"The best TV series I've ever seen."
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

This show is fantastic and it gets better each season.

"Amazing"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Great series, enough said.