Hey Shawn -

I've got to definitely second Phil on this one (although, I do understand completely why you would have qualms about the show.)  IMHO it is THE best show on TV...at least from what I've seen.  The only thing that comes anywhere close is Orange is the New Black.  And they're both terrific, for the very same reasons.  Intense, complex character development and conflict (in BB's case, an amazing portrait of a likeable character's arc into a sociopathic personality.)

Wowzers.  Great stuff.  The only must-see TV I've experienced in a very, very, VERY long time.  (Back when Buffy was in it's heyday.)

--Janet (Wonka)

It took me a while to get into BB, so I can understand what Shawn says if you've only had a glimpse of it or read scant bits about it.

MY other half was watching the ep. with the 'Tortoise' (Season 2 Ep &) and I glanced around and went ugh! what are you watching that crap for? Until I gave it a second look (the show, I mean) and then went to the library and got all the Ep's from the start.

Some of it is hard to watch esp. the episode with Jesse's girlfriend Jane - what Walter did there... or rather what he chose not to do is 'look away' television at its best. I found the character of Walter repugnant at that point, but up to that point and beyond I'm still barracking for him - which if you ask me is down to knowing the complete 'backstory' of Walter and the skill of the writers of BB and the cleverly crafted stories.

Having said this, everyone's entitled to their own opinion, aren't they? You can like what you want Shawn   but I'd advise giving it a proper go.

Libby

...kinda feel sketchy about reviving a somewhat dead thread, but did anyone catch the finale?

No worries, man. Many of us caught it and shared our thoughts. Click here for the thread on the last eight episodes.