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Breaking Badremains one of the most popular television series of all time, becoming a cult favorite and a global phenomenon that guaranteed an equally successful spin-off. Bryan Cranston’s career soared to new heights with his portrayal of Walter White in the show.
From 2008 to 2013, fans witnessed White’s descent into the sinister world of drug trade. Indeed, with the whirlwind of drama and tension, Cranston shares his favorite episode from the show that he cherishes the most.
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Bryan Cranston Reveals The BestBreaking BadEpisode For Him
Speaking withEntertainment Weekly, actorBryan Cranstonsingled outDead Freightfrom Season 5 Episode 5 of theBreaking Badseries as the episode most dear to him. He recalled the experience working on such a massive hit show and why this particular episode became his favorite:
“All these things had to go right — and everything went right! It was fantastic. I remember the characters celebrating euphorically in pulling off the train heist of the century. And a moment later, an innocent life is snuffed out when that kid on the motorcycle just shows up. He’s just there.”
Dead Freightis universally acknowledged as one of the best episodes in the series. The plot twist caught fans off-guard, and its unpredictability even made it more thrilling to watch. In the final moments of the episode, something happened that totally shocked Cranston. He added:
“And as Jesse and Walt are trying to figure out, ‘Oh sh*t, what do we do?’ Jesse Plemons’ character just raises a gun and shoots him, and it was like, ‘Oh my God!’ It was such a beautifully constructed narrative.”
Not only this episode, but the entirety of theBreaking Badfranchise has revolutionized and challenged the art of storytelling. From its dark tone to the complex narrative, it constantly pushed everyone to the limit, exploring morally grey characters and unchartered territories.
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Bryan Cranston Explains The Complexity Of Being Walter White
Bryan Cranston noted in the same interview withEWthe highs and lows of being Walter White and the dangerous paths he treads for the sake of excitement. The actor said:
“You want to experience the highs with Walter White? You want to be on that train ride with Jesse Pinkman? Here’s that rejoicing for you, the audience. And now here’s the repercussions from the business that they’re in. Here’s what happens when you forget that there’s morality connected and consequences to every action. It was just so amazing.”
He also remarked Season 5’sDead Freightwas something that gave him “some sense of character victory and tragedy connected to both.” For fans who have watched the episode, it was absolutely the most soul-crushing yet exhilarating scene in the franchise.
Breaking Badis available on Netflix.
Source:Entertainment Weekly
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