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A chemistry professor diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer begins manufacturing and selling methamphetamine to secure his family’s future. Celebrate the fan-favorite series “Breaking Bad” by reprising some of the most memorable scenes that were originally written for the ninth episode. During the hiatus caused by the writers’ strike, creator Vince Gilligan, impressed with Aaron Paul’s portrayal of Jesse and the fact that everyone liked Paul, decided to reinstate the character and give Jesse’s fate to another character. In the season one finale, the letters of the cast and crew names are highlighted in green to represent symbols for chemical elements. However, the “Ch” in Michael Slovis’ name was highlighted in several early episodes, even though Ch is not a symbol for a chemical element. In later episodes, only the “C” (for carbon) is highlighted. Walter White: Who are you talking to? Who do you think you’re seeing? Do you know how much I make a year? I mean, even if I told you, you wouldn’t believe it. Do you know what would happen if I suddenly decided to stop going to work? A company big enough to be listed on the NASDAQ goes bankrupt. Disappears. Without me, it ceases to exist. No, you obviously don’t know who you’re talking to, so let me give you a hint. I’m not in danger, Skyler. I AM the danger. A guy opens his door and gets shot, and is that what you think about me? NO! It’s me calling! The opening credits use chemical symbols from the periodic table of elements as part of the names: bromine (Br) and barium (Ba) for the title, none for creator Vince Gilligan (except when he gets a V for vanadium), one for the cast and crew members. All episodes were repeated on an on-demand cable channel in some regions, without commercials but with additional scenes not included on AMC. Published in CollegeHumor Originals: Breaking Bad/Walking Dead Mash-Up (2013). Dead Fingers Talking Through Working in a Nuclear-Free City. I have never seen a series as consistently authentic and engaging as “Breaking Bad.” This is without a doubt one of the best shows of all time, and it only gets better as it goes on. The journeys of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman are unforgettable. These are some of the best-written characters to ever come out of a newspaper. My praise for the acting and camera work is endless. Some of the shots are complex works of art, and I was rarely distracted by the performances. The performances are so superb that it seems inappropriate to call them performances. Overall, “Breaking Bad” always maintains a level of engagement and technical quality found only in the best films, and as far as tone goes, each intense moment is executed with excellence and always achieves the desired impact. In my opinion, the show’s plot lacks a certain level of complexity in the first few seasons as there aren’t many storylines and the beginning is a bit slow, but Breaking Bad is a must-watch show. If you have mixed feelings about the first season, trust me, it only goes uphill from there. If there was ever a show that could be called perfect, I think this is it.