AMC's "Breaking Bad" Discussion (2008-2013)

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by djgeneral

The Killing is only 10 episodes and the premiere and finale are each 2 hour episodes.

Where are you seeing 10 episodes? Everywhere I look I see 12.

Something doesnt add up in order for it to finish on July 21st. Even with a 2 hour premiere and finale.



http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-...premiere-date/

AMC announced Friday that the third season will launch Sunday, June 2 at 8 p.m. with a two-hour premiere. The 12-episode third season of "The Killing" will introduce a new case and new cast members including Peter Sarsgaard and Elias Koteas, among others.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...ets-two-431803

The 12-episode third season of The Killing will introduce a new case and be set a year after the Rosie Larsen investigation featured in the first two seasons was closed with Sarah Linden (Mireille Enos) no longer a detective.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0257969/?ref_=tt_cl_t1

The Killing (TV series)
Sarah Linden
– Episode #3.1 (2013) … Sarah Linden
– Episode #3.10 (2013) … Sarah Linden
– Episode #3.11 (2013) … Sarah Linden
– Episode #3.12 (2013) … Sarah Linden
– Episode #3.2 (2013) … Sarah Linden
See all 38 episodes »

[Buddy Ackerman]

Big day for TV news, at least in my sad little world. Confirmation of Breaking Bad's return date and confirmation of a multi-Doctor special for Doctor Who? Now all I need is a date for Arrested Development and I'll be set.

[hardtosayx]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Where are you seeing 10 episodes? Everywhere I look I see 12.

Something doesnt add up in order for it to finish on July 21st. Even with a 2 hour premiere and finale.

It's safe to say that the information is false. Everything I've read says The Killing has 12 episodes which wouldn't end on the 21st. And I also haven't seen anything about Breaking Bad starting on 7/21, let alone any start date.

[djgeneral]

this is just what I was told. We'll see what happens I guess.

[Brady_2_Moss]

I am mad that there are only 8 episodes left..hated how they split up the 16

[blurayjunkie]

I went from season 1-4 in a matter of days thanks to Netflix. I was wondering how long its is going to take to get season 5 part I & part 2 up on Netflix?. Would I be better off watching the final season on TV?

Love the show BTW one of the best shows on TV it never bogged down for me from season to season.

[blurayjunkie]

Anyone know why season 5 part 1 is not on Netflix yet?? Its not on CDN or US Netflix as far as I can tell.

[Buddy Ackerman]

Originally Posted by Brady_2_Moss

I am mad that there are only 8 episodes left..hated how they split up the 16

On the plus side it means that we still have 8 to go and look forward to - otherwise it would all have been over last year.

Besides, that cliffhanger was worth it.

[Buddy Ackerman]

Originally Posted by blurayjunkie

I went from season 1-4 in a matter of days thanks to Netflix. I was wondering how long its is going to take to get season 5 part I & part 2 up on Netflix?. Would I be better off watching the final season on TV?

Love the show BTW one of the best shows on TV it never bogged down for me from season to season.

I'm sure 5.1 will be up before 5.2 starts in July - probably at the end of June to give the blu-ray set a few weeks to sell first. As 5.2 might not be up until the same time next year you'll definitely be better off watching it when it airs - I have a feeling the finale will be being talked about all over forums and internet sites like this so you won't want to risk finding anything out by accident.

[Riddler The Slag]

I am all caught up.

Wow! That mid-season finale was intense!

[djgeneral]

The DVD/Blu-Ray will contain an exclusive 8 minute scene explaining backstory for the 8th episode of season 5.

June 4 is the release date

[SquidPuppet]

Same MSRP ($65.99) as season four, yet it contains five fewer episodes. The Whole split season thing sucks all around.

[blurayjunkie]

Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

I'm sure 5.1 will be up before 5.2 starts in July - probably at the end of June to give the blu-ray set a few weeks to sell first. As 5.2 might not be up until the same time next year you'll definitely be better off watching it when it airs - I have a feeling the finale will be being talked about all over forums and internet sites like this so you won't want to risk finding anything out by accident.

Yeah its great show I should just watch season 5 part I now before part II starts to air.

[SquidPuppet]

I hate to be That Guy, but screw it, I'm going for it.





This really frustrates me that AMC is releasing the first half of season five, and packaging it as "The Fifth Season", with no indication that it is incomplete. Nerds like us know whats up, but I suspect there will be some unsuspecting folks who buy this under the assumption that it will be the entire season, containing every episode. Rather misleading IMO. At least HBO labeled The Sopranos Season Six Part I and II packages accurately.

Further, it ruffles my feathers that AMC is charging full price for this Blu-ray set when it contains 38% (5 episodes) less material than seasons 2-4. Later, if AMC only sells a Season Five Part 2 for full price, and never sells a complete Fifth Season, I'll really be bummed.

Downright greedy and sneaky.

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[Steelers629]

Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

Big day for TV news, at least in my sad little world. Confirmation of Breaking Bad's return date and confirmation of a multi-Doctor special for Doctor Who? Now all I need is a date for Arrested Development and I'll be set.

May 26!

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I hate to be That Guy, but screw it, I'm going for it.





This really frustrates me that AMC is releasing the first half of season five, and packaging it as "The Fifth Season", with no indication that it is incomplete. Nerds like us know whats up, but I suspect there will be some unsuspecting folks who buy this under the assumption that it will be the entire season, containing every episode. Rather misleading IMO. At least HBO labeled The Sopranos Season Six Part I and II packages accurately.

Further, it ruffles my feathers that AMC is charging full price for this Blu-ray set when it contains 38% (5 episodes) less material than seasons 2-4. Later, if AMC only sells a Season Five Part 2 for full price, and never sells a complete Fifth Season, I'll really be bummed.

Downright greedy and sneaky.

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It really is, they're finally releasing all of Breaking Bad on Blu-Ray (on my Birthday of all days) and although they're all available through Netflix free streaming and been on DVD for quite a while, I bet they charge full price for all series individually and lower them at a later date (maybe when the full boxset comes out with the final half of season 5). They probably won't have any of the special features as well over here.

[silversnake]

I'm praying that there will be a special edition boxset. Something awesome please

[Buddy Ackerman]

Originally Posted by Foggy

It really is, they're finally releasing all of Breaking Bad on Blu-Ray (on my Birthday of all days) and although they're all available through Netflix free streaming and been on DVD for quite a while, I bet they charge full price for all series individually and lower them at a later date (maybe when the full boxset comes out with the final half of season 5). They probably won't have any of the special features as well over here.

You know he prices have been up for ages you could have just checked - they're not charging 'full price' for the previous seasons.

At Sainsburys you can get season 1 for £12.99 and seasons 2 - 4 for £15.99. Cheaper than both the original DVD releases and the season 5 release - so yes, they have considered how readily available they are and reflected it in the price.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

You know he prices have been up for ages you could have just checked - they're not charging 'full price' for the previous seasons.

At Sainsburys you can get season 1 for £12.99 and seasons 2 - 4 for £15.99. Cheaper than both the original DVD releases and the season 5 release - so yes, they have considered how readily available they are and reflected it in the price.

I don't buy stuff online though, only in store.

[Buddy Ackerman]

Originally Posted by Foggy

I don't buy stuff online though, only in store.

Fair enough - but the range of prices show that at least AMC/Sony are pricing them lower than if they were 'new' releases. The MRRP for seasons 2 - 4 are £24.99 whereas the DVD versions were £29.99. For season 1 on blu-ray it's £19.99 - compared to season 5's £29.99 for one more episode.

Even if the stores have them at their MRRP that's still lower than if they were 'new' releases - and that's up to the stores. Sony have done right by UK fans in terms of their pricing of these. Hell, I can't speak for the US release but, here in the UK, the first half of season five is being released at a price that's lower than a full season would have been (if the DVD versions of seasons 2 - 4 were £29.99 then you can bet the blu-ray versions would have been £39.99 - £45 if released at the same time).

So, here in the UK, Sony treats us fairly well. Apart from the delay in releasing them on blu-ray in the first place but even that's understandable (if frustrating).