http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2008/01/25/BREAKING-BAD----Pilot-Episode.aspx I have to admit, when I first saw the previews for this show my initial reaction was Oh, they gave the dad from MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE his own show, rad.  Thankfully, I am an idiot and Bryan Cranston is more than the character Hal.  As for pilots, this one is absolutely awesome in the way the action starts suddenly and you’re immediately drawn into the story because you have to know why?  It’s the cosmic question and the easiest way to hook a viewer.  Walter is the everyday man.  As a character he’s easy to relate to and sympathetic.  You like Walter especially once he decides to go rogue and goes from everyday man to anti-hero. en-US Critics Rant headersrock@yahoo.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2008/01/25/BREAKING-BAD----Pilot-Episode.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2008/01/25/BREAKING-BAD----Pilot-Episode.aspx#3012 You might enjoy this audio interview (and transcription) with "Breaking Bad" actress Anna Gunn: http://www.mrmedia.com/2008/02/anna-gunn-bad-and-actress-mr-media_22.html . andelman http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2008/01/25/BREAKING-BAD----Pilot-Episode.aspx#3012 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:39:02 GMT