The AMC channel has really kept us on the edge of our seats, not only splitting season 5 of this seven-time-Emmy-award-winning television show into two eight-episode runs, but having the last episode of the first of those parts end on such a cliffhanger over a year ago. Breaking Bad is the story of a troubled chemistry teacher, who tries to beat cancer and provide for his family by making the poor decision to start manufacturing methamphetamine with one of his former students, which leads to changes for Walter and everyone around him. The decidedly adult show is very geeky with its use of chemistry and its examination of self, it’s espionage-like quality and ongoing motifs, and its all around KOOL factor, all enhanced by superb writing, acting, and cinematography. The series has garnered wide critical acclaim during its run. Walter White has been followed by viewers for over four seasons, and this final run will be his last. Many questions are left to be answered and everyone I know who talks about the show debates about how Mr. White, as his young partner calls him, and those around him may end up by the final episode. Will Walt die, or others, and how will some of the final character showdowns determine everyone’s fate on the show? These are just some of the many questions fans have all been waiting to get answered, although it will come at the cost of the series being coming to a close.
To tickle the fancy of those who have been watching the show, as well as those who may be scrambling to catch up, AMC released this poster to let us know what mindset Walt will seem to be having during these final episodes. In my opinion, this is one of the best adult television shows on right now, and is so well done that even though it may not be the most geeky out there, it’s something most geeks I know keep up with and definitely something I must recommend watching. The second half of season five, the episodes which will lead to the series finale, will premiere August 11, 2013.
