Just finished watching all seasons. 
I never watched the show on TV when it aired.
I must say this is one of the best series I have ever seen. I was worried I would get bored and stop watching like I have done with many other shows, but not this time. Soon as the first episode came on,
. Each following episode was like being on a ride you never wanted to end. I can't recall many other shows that have had such consistent episodes. The progression of Walt from likable school teacher to meth kingpin was amazing. For a minute in season 5 I'm asking myself where is the main villain this time? Oh it's Him! 
The character of Walter White in many ways resembles the average american now. Stuck in a lower middle class paying job that you don't particularly like. He loves chemistry, but feels like an underachiever. We come to find out he was apart of a company(Gray Matter) with his friend Elliott. Walt sells his share in the company early for $5,000 and then becomes pissed after the company takes off.
Walt's reaction to the whole Gray Matter situation shows mentally where Walt was at. He wasn't thinking long term when he took the buyout and it shows a lack of conviction in his own ideas. How many people do you know have all these ideas, but never put any effort into them?
I know the company used Walt's research, but that makes it even more silly that Walt didn't stay involved even if he had disputes with the other owners.
While Walt had a huge EGO, it wasn't apparent to him during his Gray Matter days. The Walt he became would of never taken the buyout, but he hadn't developed his ego at that point. I don't use the term ego negatively. We all have one and unless you learn to cultivate yours, you will always be subject to ego of others. It's when your ego gets out of hand that it becomes a problem. Before Walt became "Heisenberg" he was being pushed around by Hank and even his immediate family.
It's easy to see why the audience would connect with Walt. However, how many will take that leap that Walt took? I'm not talking about selling drugs, but taking that step into a world that challenges all your firm held beliefs? You will never come back the same and risk not coming back at all.
I must add that Gus is one of the best villains I have ever seen. He plays the game at a Jordan level. He built the networks, kept his enemies close(DEA), put on a smiling nice gimmick, and ran a smooth operation. This type of character will never be as popular as a John Gotti, Scarface, etc, but this character is typical of successful people "in the regular world".
I never watched the show on TV when it aired. I must say this is one of the best series I have ever seen. I was worried I would get bored and stop watching like I have done with many other shows, but not this time. Soon as the first episode came on,
. Each following episode was like being on a ride you never wanted to end. I can't recall many other shows that have had such consistent episodes. The progression of Walt from likable school teacher to meth kingpin was amazing. For a minute in season 5 I'm asking myself where is the main villain this time? Oh it's Him! The character of Walter White in many ways resembles the average american now. Stuck in a lower middle class paying job that you don't particularly like. He loves chemistry, but feels like an underachiever. We come to find out he was apart of a company(Gray Matter) with his friend Elliott. Walt sells his share in the company early for $5,000 and then becomes pissed after the company takes off.
Walt's reaction to the whole Gray Matter situation shows mentally where Walt was at. He wasn't thinking long term when he took the buyout and it shows a lack of conviction in his own ideas. How many people do you know have all these ideas, but never put any effort into them?
I know the company used Walt's research, but that makes it even more silly that Walt didn't stay involved even if he had disputes with the other owners. While Walt had a huge EGO, it wasn't apparent to him during his Gray Matter days. The Walt he became would of never taken the buyout, but he hadn't developed his ego at that point. I don't use the term ego negatively. We all have one and unless you learn to cultivate yours, you will always be subject to ego of others. It's when your ego gets out of hand that it becomes a problem. Before Walt became "Heisenberg" he was being pushed around by Hank and even his immediate family.
It's easy to see why the audience would connect with Walt. However, how many will take that leap that Walt took? I'm not talking about selling drugs, but taking that step into a world that challenges all your firm held beliefs? You will never come back the same and risk not coming back at all.
I must add that Gus is one of the best villains I have ever seen. He plays the game at a Jordan level. He built the networks, kept his enemies close(DEA), put on a smiling nice gimmick, and ran a smooth operation. This type of character will never be as popular as a John Gotti, Scarface, etc, but this character is typical of successful people "in the regular world".
