Breaking Bad is simply brilliant, there is no other way to describe this show. It is the best acted show currently on TV and maybe all-time. There are not enough words to describe Bryan Cranston's portrayal of Walter White. His 3 emmy's speak for itself. Just like Vic Mackey on The Shield, the protagonist is becoming the antagonist but you continue to root for the guy. Aaron Paul has been unbelievable as his side kick Jesse and in my opinion gave a better performance during the ground breaking 3rd season. The concept and plot may initially turn you off but if you enjoyed The Wire, Sopranos, Mad Men, or The Shield then I guarantee you will enjoy this show. It may not be at The Wire and The Soprano's level yet, but one more season of greatness will put it right in the pantheon of dramas.
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The Shield
(2002–2008)
Very very very good show...top 3 series finale ever
17 March 2010
The shield is one of the best cop shows of all time, only behind "The Wire." The story line is rich and the cast is just brilliant. Michael Chiklis had a career defining role as the brutal Vic Mackey. Chiklis is so good that somehow you continue to root for the guy after all of the brutal crimes he has committed. He truly played that role to perfection. The show continues to get better as the seasons progress. They build on each other perfectly which sets up the epic and heart-wrenching series finale.
As the seasons build, life truly seems to be on the line for every member of the strike team. Walton Goggins, who plays Detective Shane Vendrell, continually got better as the show progressed and gave mind blowing performance in the last two seasons.
What also makes The Shield so rich are the other characters on the show other than the Strike Team. CCH Pounder was brilliant throughout the series and Detective Dutch Waggenbach and Steve Billings both helped balance out the show.
Season long guest stints from stars Forrest Whitaker and Glenn Close helped make this show a top 10 drama of the decade.
If you like "The Wire" or "The Sopranos" then you need to check this show out...It will be worth your time
As the seasons build, life truly seems to be on the line for every member of the strike team. Walton Goggins, who plays Detective Shane Vendrell, continually got better as the show progressed and gave mind blowing performance in the last two seasons.
What also makes The Shield so rich are the other characters on the show other than the Strike Team. CCH Pounder was brilliant throughout the series and Detective Dutch Waggenbach and Steve Billings both helped balance out the show.
Season long guest stints from stars Forrest Whitaker and Glenn Close helped make this show a top 10 drama of the decade.
If you like "The Wire" or "The Sopranos" then you need to check this show out...It will be worth your time
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