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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud
I don't feel any empathy or sympathy for any of the characters. I don't particularly *like* any of the characters, although Hank isn't unlikeable.
Unlike shows such as Homeland, Sopranos and Mad Men, shows that have featured unlikeable characters that are deep and interesting, thus become likeable, I just don't find myself caring about Walt, Skyler, Marie or Jessie. Gustavo Fring is definitely the most interesting character with the best back story, but I knew he'd meet his fate before Walt or Jessie (and haven't seen it onscreen yet).
It's not that the show is bad, per se (even though Season One was unwatchable for me and Season Two wasn't much better until about episode 8/9) it's just all so...predictable. At least it is, to me.
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The last season will make it all worth your while. At least, I hope. I think the best part is the debate about who to like and who to hate. The writers take an interesting approach of making everyone equally likeable and unlikeable, but toward the end, you'll start to pick sides. I honestly didn't really get into breaking bad until the Gustavo thing heated up.
Then again... I watched lost recently. I think I really missed out on a lot by not having debates and discussions about what happened. You really miss out Oma lot when you can watch episodes back to back.