Breaking Bad - Season 01 / Breaking Bad - Season 02 / Breaking Bad - Season 03 / Breaking Bad - Season 04 / Breaking Bad - Season 05 / Breaking Bad - Final Season - Set [Blu-ray]

I hope that anyone reading the lesser "star" reviews will hopefully read this.... Unfortunately I have been the recipient of a badly produced set of this fabulous series which I had ordered as a Birthday present for a lovely widowed neighbour; it was a very bad let-down as it did nothing but skip,stick and jump on disc after disc. However,I got in touch with Amazon and explained it all; they were wonderfully helpful as they always have been in my own experience on the very rare occasions of my many years of using them,if I've had a query. This mattered more than most as it was to be a special gift for a lovely man who is now alone and I had raved about the series so much; he agreed totally on the little he managed to view but I was determined he should try to get to see it all properly....... After getting in touch with Amazon with a fantastic response from them,I'm now copying my reply back to them in order that some of the details might well help others who may receive something that does not play properly......I hope it helps and please do not lose heart or be disappointed; the series as a show in itself is marvellous and addictive....to have it all on a super set of discs is your right when paying a lot of money to do so. "Well,today I have receieved the replacement order for "Breaking Bad",the complete box-set.... I'm keeping my hopes up high that this will be a successful outcome and I've given the new set to my neighbour and obviously it will take him a little time to get to where he did in order to know that all is well this time. However....I am personally hoping for the best because of a very great difference between the set that arrived today and the one that filled my order of July 11th. The box-set I have returned was very,very markedly different; it was outwardly all dark green and shadows both back and front,just as it should have been but it was all that and nothing else other than the logo of "Breaking Bad" on the front of the box. The lovely-looking set that arrived today was dark green,shadowed and the rear of the box had photo-clips of the series which was totally missing from the first set...added to which,on the front of today's new order,there was both a red and a blue "18" certificate logo in both bottom corners,entirely missing from the first set.....as well as a silver "UV" sticker at the top of the box,again,not on the first set. Therefore,I'm hoping against hope that this new set will prove to be very different as I rather have my suspicions as to my returned order. Such a sad shame as if there are others who have received the badly defective set for a lot of money,they may well be deterred from ordering a replacement not to mention the fact that so many prospective buyers read the reviews before buying and could well decide not to risk ordering. I hope this might help Amazon into investigating whatever may be going on in the selling of a very,very popular series as it is so unfair to disappoint people who look forward to a great many hours viewing. I'm now just hoping I hear only good and happy results from my elderly neighbour...I had to wish him a second HAPPY BIRTHDAY today when I gave him his second set so I do hope what seems to be the "real deal" truly is just that!! So,so very many thanks to you there for such quick,helpful response to everything and what looks to be a very happy outcome and here's hoping I will not be needing to be "breaking bad" news again on this item,lol!"

It's extremely difficult to add anything to the high praise already given to this superb series especially considering the nearly 1100 five star reviews on Amazon. However I just had to add my "two pence worth" as I have been just "knocked out" by how good Breaking Bad is. I am a very late, late comer to Breaking Bad as I did not see it when it was broadcast in the UK. I heard all the hype but just let it pass me by really. "Yeah, yeah another cult US series, so what?"..... "So what?"...." So where have you been?" When the complete series came down to a reasonable price I decided to take the plunge and I am so glad I did. I have not completed the whole thing yet but I have "binged" my way to the start of Season 4 now and I have to say it just keeps getting better and better. An incredibly original idea with a huge story arc that never lets up and continues to surprise. How is it possible that we can feel such empathy for someone who gets deeper and deeper into the world of seriously nasty crime. Brilliant writing, superb acting and wonderful production values that's how! Empathy yes, sympathy no and don't think for a minute it glamorises the world of drugs and drug dealing as it most certainly does not, no matter what some reviewers might have you believe. It really does deserve it's "adult" rating though so be warned. As for the presentation of the DVD's I do agree with some of the critics and am disappointed with the cardboard sleeves and flimsy box but this is a minor fault in my opinion. The fabulous quality of the show itself more than compensates. Another minor quibble is with the same frequent boast of many box sets "over 50 hours of bonus features". Hmmm....there is some good stuff there but some of the interviews, commentaries are a little repetitive. Many of the interviews/behind the scenes stuff appears to be the broken up remnants of a much longer documentary and to lump trailers for other shows as a "bonus" is pushing it a bit.

Zu Anfang möchte ich erwähnen, dass ich nicht der Typ bin der unbedingt jeden Artikel den er sich erwirbt rezensiert. Aber diese Box ist es definitiv wert! Ich will ehrlich sein und bis vor August 2013 sah ich noch keine EINZIGE Folge Breaking Bad (Ja, Schande über mein Haupt), da ich dachte, dass das Konzept der ganzen Serie und die Geschichte bescheuert ist. Ein Freund drängte mich jedoch dazu mit ihm die ersten zwei Folgen anzusehen und spätestens nach der zweiten Folge wurde mir klar was ich die letzten Jahre verpasst habe und zwar die beste Serie aller Zeiten. Zugegebenermaßen geht es in der ersten Staffel im Gegensatz zu den anderen Staffeln noch eher ruhig zu, was sie jedoch um kein bisschen schwächer macht, da sie den Zuschauer gut in die Geschichte rund um Walter White und Co einführt ohne zu hetzen. Teilweise SPOILER!!! Auch zu den restlichen Staffeln muss ich nicht viel sagen. Es gibt vereinzelt (und damit meine ich wirklich sehr selten) eine Folge die möglicherweise langweilt, wie beispielsweise die in der es darum geht, dass Walt und Jesse eine Fliege umbringen möchten. Dann widerrum gibt es Folgen die an Spannung nicht zu überbieten sind. Hier denke ich spontan an die Folge in der Hank Jesse und Walt fast auf die Schliche kommt und sie nicht aus ihrem Koch-Van entkommen können, bis Walt die Idee hat, Hank zu erschrecken, in dem er eine Angestellte von Saul damit beauftragt, Hank zu erzahlen seine Frau Marie hätte einen schweren Unfall gehabt, obwohl dies gar nicht stimmt. SPOILER Ende!!! Breaking Bad schafft es wie kein anderes Serienformat die Gefühle so schnell und spontan umzuschlagen, da Walt anfangs der Sympathieträger ist und Jesse eher der unsympathische Pöbel, was aber spätestens ab Ende der dritten Staffel umschlägt, da Walt sich endgültig zum bösartigen "Heisenberg" entwickelt und teilweise Aktionen liefert, die den Zuschauer fast dazu zwingen ihn zu hassen. Jedoch schlägt auch das hier wieder schnell um, man hat kurzweilig Mitleid mit ihm, bevor er sich schnell wieder als "Badass" entpuppt. Jede Staffel hat ihre Vorzüge, wobei ich die dritte und vierte persönlich bevorzuge, ist aber nur meine Meinung. Auch das Finale ist der Staffel würdig und wirkt keineswegs gezwungen oder peinlich, nein, auch hier kommt noch ein allerletztes Mal richtig Spannung auf bevor es zum Showdown kommt. Ich bin froh diese Box noch bestellt zu haben als sie 140 Euro gekostet hat, also schon vor Release. Ein großes Lob an Amazon, da ich mein Fass schon am Donnerstag geliefert bekam, sprich einen Tag vor Release, da ansonsten alles erst am Montag ankommt (ich wohne in Österreich). Nun zu den Extras dieser Special Edition: Die Schürze ist eine sehr nette Beilage und gut verarbeitet. Auch die Münze ist erste Sahne, wobei ich nicht wirklich weiss was ich damit anfangen sollte. Die Bonus Disc liefert eine interessante Dokumentation und weitere Extras, unbedingt ansehen! Auch die Aufmachung ist wirklich "special", im Gegensatz zu anderen Limited Editions. Die Hüllen wirken stabil, auch die Idee mit den Magneten ist mal etwas anderes, neues, und der Seria absolut würdig. Danke für diese Serie und diese Edition, Walt lebt weiter, in den Herzen der Fans!

Une série super prenante. J ai adoré. Je la recommande vivement

Initially, I did not like this series, because the the first 3 episodes, in particular, were too gory. In addition, for me, much of the first two seasons were boring. The characters were not doing things which were of interest, to me! So, I found the first two seasons gory, gritty, and largely-boring. Yet, commencing, in season 3, the gore was mostly-implied, the suspense built, and I started to get hooked. As already alluded to, however, this series is not suitable, for all ages. Along a similar vein, this series will probably appeal to fans of "The Sopranos", because the main characters are bad people. So, audience members will find themselves rooting, for bad guys. Regardless, the stories were well-written and the acting, directing, plus editing, were very-good! In addition, and as already alluded to, I surprised myself. Although, for the first two seasons, I did not like this series, later, I wanted to see more! In particular, I found myself wanting to buy and watch the spinoff: "Better Call Saul", because I really got to liking the corrupt lawyer, "Saul", in "Breaking Bad"! Yes. Saul was about as bad as his mostly-evil clients, but he was a largely-loyal hard worker - and that was a quality I found appealing! In fact, the "Breaking Bad"'s main character - who was bad, too - also had some good qualities! He was, for instance, very good at 'thinking on his feet'! So, it was really interesting to see how he got out of numerous 'tight' situations! In addition, despite all the bad things he did, the man was, in various ways, repeatedly trying to redeem himself; he was trying to stay true to the 'good person' image he ultimately supported and thought he had or, at least, hoped he had. Thus, from a perspective, it was a tragedy that this good person was, essentially, forced to 'break bad'. Yet, such was just one of many 'tragedies' that the character encountered, while struggling to, eventually, do the right thing - which repeatedly eludes him! I can understand, now, why "Breaking Bad" won lots of awards, but it IS an 'acquired taste'! So, if you're looking, for something, that will likely turn you off, in the beginning, but leave you critically-thinking about underlying subjects, long after the show is over, then this series will probably be a good 'fit', for you! For example, it would not be a 'Spoiler' for me to point out that "Breaking Bad" dealt a lot with America's "War On Drugs". I found it interesting, though, how, given that such a "war" was, in real life, born from bigotry, what grew from the despicable ignorance - despite, in this case, the episodes were fictional! I think they were fair comment! Also, I wondered if the main character deserved greater compassion than what he got. At times, he actually WAS 'fighting the good fight'! So, I suspect that the answer is 'yes'. Another tragedy?

Una edicion de coleccion, la caja viene con 16 discos en total. Incluye la serie completa. No trae subtitulos ni menu en español. La calidad del arte, asi como la presentacion es muy buena. Una serie que no deja mucho a la ficcion.

Ce coffret DVD de Breaking Bad est tout simplement exceptionnel, tant pour les fans de longue date que pour ceux qui découvrent cette série culte. Le packaging est soigné, avec un design qui reflète parfaitement l’atmosphère de la série. Chaque épisode est un chef-d’œuvre, porté par une écriture magistrale et des performances d’acteurs incroyables, notamment Bryan Cranston et Aaron Paul. Les bonus inclus dans ce coffret sont une véritable mine d’or : interviews, making-of, scènes coupées… tout ce qu’il faut pour prolonger l’expérience. Si vous êtes amateur de séries intenses, intelligentes et captivantes, ce coffret est un incontournable. À posséder absolument dans sa collection !