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Just finished up the entire series...and I loved every second of it. No spoilers. But the show has high entertainment, and replay, value. I spent $119 on this (Amazon Deal of the Day), and I feel it was money well spent. At the current price of $136, it's still a good value. The picture quality was amazing, but it should be noted: from Season 4 on, the discs would sometimes refuse to load or take a long time loading. This has never happened with my BluRay player before, or with anything else since. Maybe every 1 out of 4 times loading, the disc would go THOK-A-THOCK-A-THOCK in the player & do nothing. Maybe that silly warning about using a current BluRay player comes into effect here? Anyway. Course of action: I ejected the disc (which took 45 seconds) and simply had it take the disc in again. Fixed it every time, and playback from that point on was flawless. The quality of the barrel & subsequent packing is simply fantastic. It is not only functional, but also a work of art. It's hard to describe the clear disks of plastic that are pictured surrounding the barrel, but here goes: They're multiple disks that hold the BluRays in each season. They all have bits & pieces of artwork on there that form a random, and yet meaningful, image from that season. Sometimes it's a theme; sometimes it's a side note. But it's really cool & it shows how much thought & care they put into the packaging. All the plastic discs that house the BluRays are held together by three small magnets on the edges...you know, I'm just going to have to upload a few pictures later. It's very, very well done. Especially with "special edition", "collector's edition" complete series sets, the quality tends to be....lackluster. For example, look at Dexter. The wooden box set is the higher rated of the two, but people constantly comment that it looks & feels "cheap", that when it arrived discs were all scattered around & out of order. And don't even get me started on the mannequin bust; that one was rated even worse, and with good reason. But as poorly as those are constructed, this one stands out in stark contrast. Whoever designed this appealing, functional, and solid packaging deserves a big, fat raise. If I must post criticisms, I'll post two: One, I could see the plastic hinges on the side opening of the barrel as a potential weak point. However, they did the best with the medium they were working with, and if I remember correctly the barrel was all nice & taped shut for shipping. It was packed so very well. Just keep it away from kids, who will inevitably destroy it. Two, those anti-piracy ads....seriously. I paid $119 to have advertised to my face, (every time you boot it up & go into a new episode) "This material is copyright protected by feduhral lawz, sooper seerious. Big, big fines, and we'll put you in JAIL. Don't steal this or we'll punish you." I don't care about your protection laws, and neither do thieves. They edit that cute little warning out when they steal. The only people being punished are paying customers who have their time wasted looking at warnings that don't apply to them! Knock. It. Off. Again, no spoilers, but the ending was prodigal. It very tastefully brought the series to an end, in a way that I'm sure satisfied most Breaking Bad fans. It's so wonderful to see such a talented crew treat their work with respect, end it with dignity, and exit the stage before they are asked, begged, to leave. The alternate ending, while funny, would have been a copout & I'm glad it was just that. An alternate. In summary, great series, very well done in both production & packing, no real complaints besides nitpicking...pictures of the barrel & its contents to come later. Seriously. With so many Breaking Bad fanatics I am shocked no one has done it sooner.

Breaking Bad was the iconic series about a high-school chemistry teacher named Walter White (played wonderfully by Bryan Cranston) who finds out he has terminal cancer and decides to start manufacturing meth with a former student named Jesse Pinkman (played by Aaron Paul) so he can make enough money to set up his family for life. Throughout the course of the series, Walter transforms from a guy who is in over his head to a horrible character with almost no redeeming qualities who uses everyone around him. The series also stars Anna Gunn as Walter's wife, Skyler, Dean Norris as Walter's brother-in-law Hank, who is also a DEA agent who ends up looking for the mysterious new meth dealer, Betsy Brandt, as Walter's sister-in-law Marie, RJ Mitte as Walter Jr. Giancarlo Esposito as Gustavo "Gus" Fring, a local drug kingpin with a cover as a business owner, Bob Odenkirk as the criminal lawyer, Saul Goodman, and Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut, an enforcer for Gus and private investigator for Saul. The last three also appear on the great spin-off series Better Call Saul. Where the set really shines is with the extras. There are hours of extras for each season including behind-the-scenes featurettes, commentary tracks on select episodes, episodes of "Inside Breaking Bad" the post-show wrap-up that aired after many of the episodes, music videos, gag reels, photo albums, deleted and extended scenes, character profiles, a hilarious alternate ending to the series, and more. So, if you love the show and you love watching the bonus material, there is a ton here for you. The series is widely regarded as one of the best shows of the 2010s. It was wonderfully written and very well acted, by everyone in the main cast and the guest cast. Cranston did a great job of transitioning Walter from a wimp to a monster over the course of the series, and Aaron Paul did a wonderful job playing Jessee as a guy who got in too deep with Walter and portraying Jesse's love-hate feelings toward Walter whom he saw as a father figure, yet knew only cared about himself and money. The series really boils down to the power of greed, and how it corrupts. Even though it has been off the air for nearly a decade, the show holds up very well and is definitely worth the investment. It had a lot fewer shows than many shows that stay on the air for five seasons get (just 62 total episodes), but it told a great story and if you are a fan of crime dramas, it is a must-watch.

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!

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.

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!"

価格に関しては評価に入れてません 日本在住で英語がわからない以上どうしようもないことなので 少しでも安い所・時に購入してください 作品自体は日本ではまずお目にかかれないような内容 ただの科学教師のおっさんが癌になり、わずかな余命の中で家族の為に何とかしようとドラッグ売買に手を出してというもの 結構ありがちなド素人がどんどん成り上がっていくサクセスストーリーですが 科学に精通していたから高純度のドラッグが作れ、それによって評価されてという感じで 運とか人望とか見えないもので成り上がっていくわけではないので説得力もあり 元が普通のおっさんだから悪の世界で成り上がっても、元々の性格のままで良い人であるといった日本ではよくありそうな感じではなく その世界に染まってドンドンと薄汚くなっていく様もまた素晴らしいと思います そして最終回もまた秀逸です 主人公ウォルターは同情できる部分も多数あるのですが、ストーリーを追うごとにその部分が薄れていく行動をとっていきます ですのでありがちな美談で終わらされると逆にモヤっとした感じになってしまうのですが この作品はその辺スッキリとさせてくれます そういったところも含めて個人的に最高傑作のドラマだと思っています DVDを買うのはちょっとという方も色々と観る方法はあるので是非とも観ていただきたいです 勘違いされそうですが決して悪人の美学や美談など悪の世界を良い様に綺麗に描いている作品ではありません