Breaking Bad - How Bryan Cranston Perfected Walter White

[@zannchristo]

"Bryan Cranston loves to act" Bryan: I love to act he loves to act

[@CatchTheMarmosets]

Thats what i expected to happen lol

[@detroitbecomesurvivaltrain7813]

He does love to act tho

[@breadsqueeze27]

Guys I know I may offend someone but I think he loves to act

[@WJINTL]

The snoot went droop.

[@escherpainting8622]

he LOVES it.

[@sengroagers1111]

There’s so much acting in just his eyes alone. Somehow he can have the kindest suburban dad eyes you’ve ever seen, and switch to the cold animalistic gaze of a murderous druglord like it’s nothing

[@TrenchantAtheist]

He gives a great performance of that switch at the end of 2x10, when he says, "Stay. Out. Of. My. Territory". His gaze, his blinking, his smirk after... it always struck me as reptilian. You could see the same smile on an animal and question if it's real or imagined; if you're safe or in danger. To see that look on a human -- definitely in danger.

[@morbster6520]

Bro I always wonder how he tilts his eyelids the opposite way, making his 'sad' facial expression. I think its such a huge gift given to him

[@DunkYTP]

Same with giancarlo Esposito

[@asmileisspecial]

@@DunkYTP I’ve been seeing Giancarlo in different shows lately and it’s so weird and amazing how his whole face seems to morph from kindly nice guy to stone cold evil from a single twitch! I feel like he’s getting a bit typecast as evil business man but he really does it well! I’m in awe of amazing actors like him and Bryan, it’s incredible to see how they act with every part of them.

[@alexthuene2806]

insane sentece you just crafted dude holy hell

[@dhil918]

Skyler’s acting in the phone call scene in Ozymandias was also amazing, you can see her go from upset to confused/reassured as she realizes what Walt’s doing

[@Flippokid]

Yeah she played her part great. I think all the actors played their roles incredibly well.

[@islabee94]

Yeah she is definitely deserving of her place in Breaking Bad and did an incredible job. It wouldn't have been quite the same without her. The entire main cast was incredible.

[@TerrorSS]

Skyler annoying af

[@zondaboy6493]

@@TerrorSS Haven't heard that one before

[@SalesmanWave]

@@TerrorSS I mean, by that logic, Walter is even more annoying

[@CircuitRider]

Of course Cranston is incredible throughout the entire series, but a smaller scene I love that isn’t usually mentioned is the ‘rehearsal’ between Walt and Skyler in Bullet Points, when they’re preparing to go and lie to Hank and Marie about the gambling money etc. It’s a very interesting, almost ‘meta’ scene, that manages to be both compelling and hilarious due to the great performances of Cranston as well as Gunn.

[@nont18411]

Anna Gunn was done dirty by both the showrunners and the fans. She deserves more appreciation.

[@SJ-ym4yt]

@@nont18411 I agree the fans don’t appreciate her enough, but how do you figure the showrunners did her dirty?

[@nont18411]

@@SJ-ym4yt Vince said that he never intended to make her got this much hate but his writing, directing, editing and framing. All of these could lead to the only one outcome which is everybody hates her. There is no way this isn’t intentional. And I mean, now Skyler was never mentioned again as a strong female character by the official account. The latest post of strong female character in BrBa account was about Kim (who is in another show), not Skyler.

[@shannonceleste5557]

@Joseph Wong with all due respect, I think your take is off. She gave an incredible performance and the writing for her character was phenomenal. Most people who watch the series more than once understands the nuance. Walt is framed as the protagonist and it’s such a slow burn that we believe Hank and Skylar are the “bad guys”. If any audience still believe Skylar deserves hate, they need to rewatch the series.

[@nont18411]

@@shannonceleste5557 trust me. They are everywhere.

[@PhilChannelAwesome]

I think the pizza scene was what really showed us Bryan's ability to act. The way he threw the pizza in one take was incredible!

[@andrewstephens5885]

Special moment in tv

[@cosmicaler]

Bravo Vince!

[@part9952]

I love how you can even see that he is looking up for half a second and almost breaks character but thinks „oh shoooot i have to act the scene out still“ 😂

[@kinny1561]

Yes but wasn't done on one take

[@part9952]

@@kinny1561 really? Well i dont know for sure but there are many rumours that this was done in the first take. How do you know otherwise? 🤔

[@thescoobymike]

Walter White is also an actor. Bryan Cranston can play two layers of acting so well it’s insane.

[@lenag3329]

yes!

[@hellatightdude]

He’s just a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude

[@russell28533]

Remember this is the same actor that has done a character that made his stomach talk in front of a mirror and another character convert to Judaism just for the jokes. With this range, he is (in my opinion) one of the best actors that have ever lived.

[@zacharyrappaport5031]

I just said this to myself after watching this video (although very high). I am amazed at the genius of Bryan Cranston he is a god at acting and he has the range of the best actor of all time!!

[@theonenonly2060]

i think an overlooked part he did was in Argo. it was small, but it was powerful

[@glassdiamond2185]

I had no idea he was the dentist on Seinfeld!

[@georgioschaitidis1847]

he also plays in the x-files

[@yourbuddyeric908]

@@georgioschaitidis1847 “Drive” was one of the episodes he was in and it was a great one

[@camraging641]

My personal favorite moment from him is when he finally admits to himself and skyler that he did all this because he liked it and was good at it. There’s pauses in between each sentence that say so much. One of certainty and pride that he was good at it, one where he’s looking back at everything he went through, and finally one of relief. Brilliant acting.

[@GregorySnipe]

I agree best scene of the series.

[@taopaille-paille4992]

I agree too. While I understood during the series that he did it mainly for him I did not know he would verbalize it at some point. This scene sealed the deal as the best series of all times

[@AstraLuna-o9i]

Yeah, I think it pairs back well with the scene in the beginning where Jessie asked him why he was breaking bad at 50. He tells Jessie for the first time in his life he is awake. I think that Walt, wanted to try and live his life to fullest before he went. Saying it was for his family was a lie to justify his actions. I think getting his terminal cancer diagnosis gave him the balls to see just how far he could go in the drug world. World class chemist, who spent the first part of his life getting the shitty end of the stick, he decides that after he is going to die anyway, go big or go home. It was beyond selfish,, but for a brief amount of time in his life he actually felt alive. I’m glad that at the end he finally admitted it, he did it all for himself.

[@TYB1970]

It is a TV series that was written beautifully. Excellent. Whereas most of the time we see or hear things concerning someone and ASSUME they are this way or that way. You'd assume he was a horrible man if you didn't know his background.

[@camraging641]

@@TYB1970 he is a horrible man even with his background in knowledge

[@kkxi2289]

Bryan Cranston showed us a master at work while working on Breaking Bad. One scene that sold me on his acting was all the emotions he went through when he was going to shoot himself outside the RV.

[@zacharyrappaport5031]

In my opinion one of the best acted scenes by Bryan in the entirety of the show. But its really hard to tell and if i see another spectacular scene with him i would probably change my mind, and it would be quite easy to find another scene where he is masterful.

[@ZaZaZadAr]

@@zacharyrappaport5031 crawl space is also unreal

[@renanleandro5914]

Yeah man, I love that scene. I always found so hardcore when he really pulls the trigger on himself but the gun is locked and his reaction on still being alive, you can see how he is almost exploding from stress and nervousism.

[@rummagingchaos]

man i wish i could forget the entire plot and relive it for the first time again. every couple of years i’ll binge watch the entire series again. a masterpiece

[@MichiganJFrog.]

You’re cute junie

[@harane]

@@MichiganJFrog. bro?

[@alexandernagel5994]

Yes. And I've decided right now to bingewatch it again and just to suck in all of that incredibly good plot writing and just divine acting.

[@Oo-Pitbull-oO]

Currently watching for the third time, and watching BCS for the second time simultaneously haha😂

[@MagesseT1]

I "catch" more stuff each time I watch the series... One time through the series just isn't enough to see everything that goes on!

[@themeltingpoint3867]

His acting looks so exhausting, it's so impressive that he can keep something like that up, the mentality he has to adopt and the level of acting he puts into every facial feature, I can't imagine doing that for as long as he did.

[@MCoconut97]

Very true indeed

[@deemah3602]

i remember in a documentary about filming breaking bad, they showed us how, during the filming of a scene where walt steals holly and skyler tries to get her back, the directors asked anna gunn if she wanted to take a break, because they made a lot of shots and it’s mentally draining to keep repeating such strong emotions for so long

[@kjetilhansen5363]

The writing and acting is so brilliant that it made me side with and sympathise with Walt on my first viewing. He is, throughout most of the series, a completely horrible human being, but I found myself consistently moving the goalposts for what is morally acceptable alongside Walt. It was really only upon my second viewing that I saw through his self-deception and manipulation from the very beginning. It truly made me think deeply about my own moral compass.

[@katiezee2]

I get what you're saying. I think that most people at some point try to imagine what they would do in various desperate situations, what would we do or say to try to change things, to fix a bad situation, or save ourselves from impending death.? Could I really shoot and kill somebody who meant me harm ? The Walter White character was an extreme example of a nice guy gone bad from increasing desperation mixed with selfish motives.

[@kjetilhansen5363]

@@katiezee2 Well said!

[@dangerjoe8911]

Fifth Viewing: Only Mike is sympathetic.

[@SillyAu]

So…what you’re …saying is that you’re ready to be a meth kingpin?

[@dudenotsoperfect9366]

Really? How dumb

[@rheannaradloff5012]

As someone who read his book twice " a life in parts" I just want to point out he didn't plan to see his daughters face when Jane died. That's something that randomly happened in the moment and elevated the scene, so they kept that take.

[@TYB1970]

I had the audiobook. Can't believe he was a cop. And I loved that he narrated it.

[@onemoreminute0543]

"Not only did he exceed our expectations, he raised the bar for everyone. And in doing so, he delivered the performance of a lifetime". Your goddamn right

[@Paracosm]

I like the theory that the alternate ending of breaking bad is just walter becoming Hal from Malcolm in the middle

[@joaovasco3059]

That is just a joke, not a real theory, and you know it...it just doesnt make any sense...

[@madhgraham]

They filmed it to be a dream

[@johnl.7754]

Might make more sense the opposite Hal becomes Walter

[@joaovasco3059]

@@madhgraham yes I know...I also know that it was a joke...

[@joaovasco3059]

@@johnl.7754 Naaaa...still doesnt make any sense...but again, we all know that...right?

[@thestockimagequeen]

Bryan Cranston is without a doubt one of the best actors of all time.

[@Qwerty-ly8qk]

In fact one of the actors ever

[@goneforever949]

Aaron Paul too

[@emanuelmota7217]

@@goneforever949 VERY hard to believe Aaron Paul never took acting lessons. He is SO natural and believable on screen.

[@goneforever949]

@@emanuelmota7217 ikr

[@Oo-Pitbull-oO]

Johnathan Banks is right up there as well... Such brilliant talent... 👊

[@HumorousLOL]

I don't know what it is about that show, but it seemed it was almost impossible for any of the actors, even the ones with tiny roles to be bad in that show. It was insane that just about everyone who appeared in that show gave incredible performances.

[@gionatanayele9169]

It s simply a perfection

[@emanuelmota7217]

Completely agree. The entire case was brilliant, but especially Bryan Cranston.

[@tyronechatley5429]

It had top tier writing something most shows these days sadly lacking

[@Nope0823]

@@tyronechatley5429 When you look at metastasis you realize that doesnt change much in terms of acting

[@jinxysaberk]

Breaking bad is the perfect example of someone having a vision and everyone understanding that vision and giving it their all. Its hard to find people that actually dislikes the show itself because it's just impossible to argue that it wasn't made well and doesn't at least have some entertainment value

[@elijahalbiston]

Similarly with the Godfather, and the sequel. I personally didn't find them to be my favorite films when I first saw them but you can't deny that they're incredibly well made. Crime isn't my thing but boy was everything about it done perfectly

[@Whaddayamean13]

Anthony Hopkins said Cranston's performance as Walter White was the greatest he'd ever seen

[@LamaTheLama]

Anthony Hopkins said that? Wow!

[@emanuelmota7217]

Yes, Sir Anthony gave Cranston and the entire show a brilliant review. And I agree with Sir Anthony - Cranston's acting over the course of the show is the best I've ever seen.

[@alim.9801]

Dang Anthony Hopkins??? That's high high praise dude

[@FreejackVesa]

And then Anthony Hopkins was upset because the letter was shared, posted to social media, and went viral. I see both sides of the "controversy", if it could even be called that. Sir Anthony intended it to be private and he's from a time where personal correspondence were just that, personal. Then again, his letter did say to pass on the comments to the co-stars, and I imagine how excited they must have been. Ultimately, I don't see it as that big of a deal, but completely understand Hopkins reticence about how things played out.

[@Gamefishing111]

@@LamaTheLamahe took the time to write a letter to Bryan Cranston saying it’s the best acting he’s ever seen

[@kecskemetib]

Bryan Cranston is the Heisenberg of acting. He is able to show all possible emotions at once, in superposition.

[@SkylightCiel]

Every single time I watch one of there Breaking Bad Videos I get this intense urge to rewatch the entire show

[@Ty91681]

I just rewatched it for a third time and it was just as good. Noticed a lot of things I didn't notice before. Was able to focus less on Walt and more on some of the other characters like Jesse and hank. Def worth wztcjign again. I'm sure I'll be watching it a fourth time soon lol.

[@mmjahink]

@@Ty91681 I'm on my third viewing of Breaking Bad, I know what you mean with things you didn't notice before. You end up realizing that the show was better constructed than you realized. Man did they just knock it out of the park.

[@Clare-tea]

I've gotten something new every time.

[@mmjahink]

@@SimuLord Deep Space Nine is a brilliant show. My favourite of the Treks

[@kantvishi]

word

[@zer0pulse156]

Bryan can convey 2 sepaate emotions into a single scene brilliantly. That phone call scene is heartbreaking, it was a great scene

[@robingronwald7993]

Bryan Cranston is the living proof that you should never stop believing in your goals, he was a successful comedic actor in Malcolm in the Middle and changed the entertainment industry forever with his performance. Maybe TVs greatest character

[@Unti1tmrw]

The performance at the end of “Crawl Space” is the greatest performance in the history of television and one of the best ever in general.

[@Jack_Mehoff]

His scream laughing is amazing

[@fansee1368]

As much as I loved Ozymandias and of course, the finale, THAT was the moment that made me feel as desperate as Walt One of the best cliffhangers of all time, thank god I'm just a binge watcher lmao

[@destructionduo1168]

Two of my favorite scenes to show his great acting is: 1) The 'intervention' scene in I believe the episode titled 'Gray Matter'. When Jr. (Or Flynn) mentions that Walt and Skylar never gave up on him. You can see the slight hesitation as he processes the thought, and then see the sorrow behind his eyes in the next moment thinking about it. 2) Then, of course, there is Ozymandias. When he returns home and says one of my favorite lines, "I tried to save him!" With the combined look of sorrow, anger, distress, and re-living the experience.

[@Qwertyuiop99833]

Anna was just as good honestly. she was not a popular character but think about how you'd react if your mild mannered husband went wacko, constantly deceiving, and gaslighting you and your family.

[@mysteriousgamer5193]

SHE IS A CHEATER THAT DEGRADED HIM AS A MAN!!! SHE WAS TRASH!!!!

[@elijahalbiston]

I feel like she's gaining more and more sympathy and understanding as the years go by.

[@exlantic8250]

I never noticed that in that scene in Ozymandius that he was acting that way to get skylar out of trouble, really brilliant video!

[@MetalCharlo]

Calling Skyler a "bitch" was a dead giveaway tbh.

[@drslothful]

that was such a great detail, breaking bad really solidified itself as one of the best written shows of all time with the incredible amount of care that goes into those little details

[@salim43333]

Bro the show ended 10 years ago haha.

[@depthsofabjection]

really?

[@alvarodutra4255]

IF you didn't notice it, you should watch it again

[@samuelwallace2782]

I think his voice changes are one of the most interesting pieces of his performance. Cranston perfectly captures how Walt begins to wear Heisenberg and Walt as interchangeable masks.

[@t221000]

Nobody expected Bryan Cranston from "Malcolm in the Middle" to give one of the best dramatic performances in TV history but that's exactly what he did. Ever since "Better Call Saul" ended I've been thinking about watching "Breaking Bad" again and then you reminded me how incredible his acting is. One thing you didn't mention is that he guest starred in an episode of "The X-Files" which got the notice of Vince Gilligan and that got him this role.

[@patrickhicks9880]

If acting was that easy everyone would do it what he does in this show is outstanding

[@ldawg7117]

This show never ceases to absolutely blow me away. Just finished watching it for the third time...the first time in like 8 years, and even though it being the third time of watch it, I was more amazed and impressed by it than ever. The acting, story/plot development, character development, character dynamics, cinematography.. it is a masterpiece in every possible quality.

[@salsabilahmedshrestho960]

The best TV show period.

[@LouiseAndersen1991]

Every time you make a video, I think: "oh wow, this guy has really outdone him self. He could not posible be any better than he already is". And then you create another. And another. And one more. And it keeps on getting better. And that is why, you are becomming my favorite youtuber. Because no matter the subject, you excel in it

[@yoshiislaw]

Hank dying was great - Him trying to pacify Walter Jr because he doesn't fully know the situation and he is able to while Skyler is more aware of what Walter's situation actually is and believes that Hank could actually be dead, all culminates into a fantastic scene that builds up into a final confrontation where everything falls apart.

[@chrisakaschulbus4903]

"Hank dying was great" - This guy above me, 2022

[@FreeAmBand]

I think his best performance in the whole show was when he says "I tried to save him"

[@chrisakaschulbus4903]

@@FreeAmBand Can't you not do it not yet?

[@dittohead7044]

Hank was the hero after all. Poor Hank & Gomie

[@kristinachaney7391]

I have never been more emotional watching a television scene in my entire life than that scene where Sklyer and Walt knife fight and he steals Holly. And I doubt it'll ever be topped or even matched. My mom and I were silent tears streaming holding our breath, breaking. I get chills just thinking about it.

[@Glowskel]

I always use that Jane scene as an example of Bryan's most incredible work, you can literally see when Walt disappears and Heisenberg takes over, it's just truly exceptional.

[@thespuditron9387]

I love these analysis videos. Brilliant job sir. 👌🏻👌🏻

[@kerus5692]

Analyze Gus Fring next, Giancarlo Esposito is insanely talented .

[@Fidozo15]

This channel made me appreciate my fave shows and actors... big love man

[@micksdesk]

I think my favorite part of Breaking Bad is when they all break the bad

[@phoenixmodellingphotography]

I was honestly beginning to think it wasn't going to happen and then BAM the bad was broken

[@radking9854]

@@phoenixmodellingphotography "The bad was broken" Bruh 💀

[@thoonalia]

@@radking9854 🗿🗿🗿🗿

[@laura.camélia]

Also when Walter says “I’m breaking bad.”

[@jimbronson14]

What the fuck man? Why don't you spoil the whole show for everybody?

[@Ghsouza23]

Just when I'm on a restless search for Breaking Bad content because I've seen most videos on youtube about it, you come in clutch! Thank you!!

[@chrisakaschulbus4903]

Same. I catched up with BCS and now i have a lot of essays about that show to watch... BB content is still very much appreciated though... :D

[@islabee94]

Same

[@canyoubelieve2167]

This show, every actor in it, and the writing were all combined an absolute masterpiece

[@amandamoore7512]

I think the reason Breaking Bad has a “too many people think the protagonist is genuinely a good guy instead of the monster they clearly are” problem is because Bryan Cranston is SO GOOD in his acting that you yourself are also falling for Walt’s lies. When watching him you believe everything he says even on a rewatch you have to remind yourself “no, he’s lying”

[@cvtt3194]

Bryan took us on a very emotional journey, he is brilliant.

[@feelyourlines]

i don't think anything will ever reach the levels of intensity, stress and acting genius on display during the crawlspace scene. what a ridiculously talented production.

[@takubo]

bryan cranston is one of the greatest actors ever. you cant tell that you're watching a show when you watch breaking bad because of how bryan acts. he makes the character of walter white seem so real

[@Bigboyfoolish06]

I know this video is 4 months old and nobody will probably see this, but this video has really helped me alot as me and my friend want to become actors.

[@caligula1558]

Fantastic essay. Cranston is among my favorite actors because of this role. And naturally it's my all time favorite TV show.

[@ellicel]

Your insights as you break down characters or performances really heighten my appreciation for the work or the actor as you give me lots of new things to observe and consider. Kudos!

[@boomborgoyari5781]

Performance of a lifetime indeed. very rarely do you see this level of acting. Bryan Cranston is a truly gifted individual.

[@electricalstuff259]

I don't watch a lot of TV and didn't watch Breaking Bad because everyone was talking about it. I thought it'd be shit. My wife and i watched the whole thing and it's the only TV series i've ever felt some sort of loss for once it finished. Very hard to describe but it's like we actually went on the journey with him and all the emotions he felt and no other TV show has ever done that to me. The finest acting performance in TV history and the writing and script are unparalleled.

[@spazzwazzle]

I was in the same boat; I just finished watching it recently. I binged seasons 3-5, which is very unusual for me. After reading a lot of comments online, I honestly think the show appeals to pretty much everyone across the spectrum of intelligence and attention to detail. There are seemingly more people who are into the show for the testosterone trip, which just proves that the acting was good enough to sell it as something you could vicariously live through without having to force it

[@electricalstuff259]

@@spazzwazzle And then i watched the Sopranos..

[@levy9595]

Brian Cranston's portrayal of Walter H. White alone is more than enough to proclaim him an absolutely top tier actor, but when contrasting Walt to his role in Malcolm in the Middle, he demonstrates a range that VERY few actors ever possess. He's easily one of the best television actors of all time, perhaps even the singular best.

[@spazzwazzle]

I can't name another actor with that sort of range.

[@jmosher12]

brian cranston is a genius, great analysis!!

[@mellangard]

This is the first time I watch a video of yours and I must say, this is amazing. Well done!

[@LouiseAndersen1991]

Then you need to watch some of his other works.

[@FupaDoncic]

A actor who can act out feelings without words is amazing

[@rhianhegarty3383]

Even in his Walter role he even brought comedy... his " wipe down this" , pizza on the roof, and chair in the wardrobe moments that I saw hal alive and well.

[@danyf.1442]

I watched Breaking Bad at least four times but some of the little details you mention I had never noticed. Great analysis!

[@meteorjuice4088]

The mastery of playing Walt distills in this quote in how he transitions from trying to persuade Hank to threatening him, all from the subtle changes of tone of his voice: “If you don't know who I am, then maybe your best course would be to… tread lightly.”

[@troy4298]

It was the Heisenberg possesing him

[@melmc9672]

One of my favorite lines from the series

[@soulful848]

“If you don’t know who I ‘Really’ am”

[@fissilewhistle]

I’m surprised Cranston’s ability to deliver the fuck out of a line wasn’t mentioned. “I am *not* ‘in danger,’ Skylar, I _am_ the danger.”

[@asmileisspecial]

And it’s weird because seeing that line written down, it’s a bit cringey but when Bryan delivers it you 100% believe it.

[@Metaldamo]

I think BC's work on malcolm was the perfect precursor to BB, he uses so many physical movements to sell the scene, but they don't have to be huge outlandish movements. My word I love this show, time for a rewatch

[@GentlyUsedFrog]

Brilliant video. When I watched it for the first time, I was amazed at his performance! As well as Aaron Paul's performance. Both incredible... I would love to see a video like this for Aaron Paul as Jesse. His character deserves to be studied like that as well in my opinion!

[@islabee94]

Bump

[@islabee94]

Seconded. Aaron Paul was absolutely perfect as Jesse

[@teamwork7973]

Bump

[@Redacted_2061]

if you showed me Breaking Bad and told me it was a crime documentary Id believe you the acting was nuts..

[@skillet9141]

He definitely did. Great work, again.

[@somecallmecrispy]

Your channel is like the masterclass I didn’t know I was looking for! Can‘t wait to see and watch more!!

[@paulweston8408]

Definitely the best acted TV show I've seen in my 55 years. Not a single actor ever phoned it in, ever! Dean/Hank changed a lot due to him starting the show thinking he was the comic relief, but soon made that work by just turning into a blowhard every single person has meet/worked with. While many say young RJ was paid to eat breakfast for 6 years, he give gut wrenching performances as a young man who idolized his father and want though heartbreak knowing something was off the whole time but thinking it was just because his mother didn't support his father in his battle with cancer or gambling. Honestly, when making a list of the great acting in that show, it would be easier to try and find a bad proformance than list ever single good one. Carlos/Gus could make you piss your pants without even blinking. He was so good that you actually started to root for Hector, maybe the most evil of all the characters in his last episode. That's talent!!! Aaron/ Jessie could have easily been a One note character in so many others hands, but it could be said he grows the most out of anyone. From a stoner who just lives for the day to a person who lived though more highs and lows in just 2 years than probably any person on Earth, even Walter. Vince Gilligan has made Two of imo the best shows in TV history with Breaking Bad and the almost as good Better Call Saul. Thank you to everyone involved.

[@zacharygiles2984]

he is the lord of all that is breakfast

[@WickedInari]

I absolutely love this video, you broke down Bryan's performance in such an easy to understand way. Keep up the work man, I look forward to when I see your analysis videos come into my notifications!

[@Pyasek]

Dude i love the way you analyze the scenes, never seen content like this

[@fatalcrabnow29]

All of breaking bad was perfected. Not a single actor was and at their job. Bryan Cranston was amazing as Walter White, showing a rise in power but a decline in mental state. Aaron Paul perfected Jesse Pinkman, never hiding what he was thinking and really making you feel for him. Anna Gunn perfected being a victim, RJ Mitte showed how a teenager would react to learning his father will die, and then finding out that, while waiting for his death, his father had become an entirely different man than he once was. I could write a whole essay on how beautifully Breaking Bad was written, and how perfectly each and every character was played.

[@marilynmanord1790]

Breaking Bad is untouchable. No series comes close to Breaking Bad. It only happens once in a lifetime.

[@NKJFVIDS]

Similar show in the plot sense but obviously the calibre cant really compare but comes close; often called the new breaking bad. Ozarks. Fukin brilliant show one more season yet to come

[@pressfinchat]

Better call saul

[@marilynmanord1790]

@@pressfinchat Better Call Saul is the second best series. Nothing is as brilliant as Breaking Bad….

[@MortanAMrk]

so trye

[@willooooooo]

@@NKJFVIDS seen ozark decent show but no where near breaking bad or bcs.. each to their own though

[@FreddyD177]

Bryan Cranston as Walter White literally changed my life. As a teen in HS entering my JR or Senior year I started downloading and binging the show and it changed the way I ever saw acting writing and cinema as well as tv shows. I grew up watching this guy as Hal and to see him go from a Pushover to a criminal God made me think about me how I was always quiet never spoke my opinions and was even a bit of a pushover after watching this show I learned something to never let myself be a pushover I defended myself with everything and I also spoke my mind and opinions obviously not gonna be dealing or selling drugs but it made me look at myself and change for the better imo. This show made me wanna even now start looking to pursue acting just so I can hopefully one day give all the credit to Bryan Cranston and say thank you for changing the way I view life lol

[@breadsqueeze27]

Same here, he and Antony Starr as Homelander are the reason i want to pursue acting

[@limouzine1529]

Another great video about a villain played so remarkably well by Bryan Cranston

[@varunc9110]

Why isnt this guy has 100k suscribers already?. What a content man. Really great. You will get big in no time

[@jaycuthbert245]

I am so glad you refered to the phone call scene of season 5. Its a masterclass of acting and the most impressive scene I've seen my hero Bryan perform in the entire show and that's damn saying something! He is truly a one in a million talent

[@smellsuperb1]

The most amazing part of his acting is how he conveys Walter's moral ambiguity and actual caring, all while sometimes in full Heisenberg mode.

[@CircuitRider]

You’ve got a great channel here man, keep up the awesome work.

[@jogabrielcosta4788]

The phone call scene is unbelievable. Amazing video

[@TheRach995]

A major regret in my life is when i was ten or eleven years old i went to san diego comic con, and I slept through an entire Breaking Bad panel/Q&A while waiting for the Doctor Who one to start. Being a small child, I reasonably did not watch Breaking Bad or care about any of the actors at the time, but I still think about that at least once a week.

[@Montessoriproductios]

Masterful analysis. Much respect!

[@goodworksworldbasketball]

One of the greatest actors of all time. Thank you for this video.

[@d1st0rt23]

Definitely one of the best actors to grace this earth. I am more than blessed to have the ability to watch this legend perform this character.

[@mikegamikega]

Bryan Cranston: acting is observing human behavior and replicating it honestly. Aaron Paul: acting is easy, you just pretend to be someone else.

[@elijahalbiston]

Perfect examples of different methods producing different but equally incredible results.

[@PurpleFreezerPage]

I've wanted a video like this for so long dude. For years I've wanted to better understand acting through analysis.

[@PurpleFreezerPage]

Lol 2 years later I rediscovered this video, and was about to type the exact same comment when I saw this 😂😂

[@NCcatlady]

I didn’t even recognize him at first as Walter White… he did an amazing job

[@FantasmicFilm]

I really liked the analysis on all of this. Well done!

[@niko.nixxxx]

wow, never thought about some of those details. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@qjames0077]

*Welp* after watching this I feel the need rewatch Breaking Bad again for the 308th time

[@op1240]

Cranston is a chameleon. He gets under the skin of his subjects. I saw his performance as Dalton Trumbo and judged it a masterpiece. Looking forward to more.

[@thatdudekyle5690]

Just incredible. That’s all i have to say about how talented Bryan is. His role will be remembered for generations to come!

[@obadakhattab9859]

Fantastic review 👏 Indeed this TV series introduced a lot of drama secrets to us we were not aware to in past. However, one fantastic moment when he was honest with Skyler at the last scene!! And when he saved Jesse at the end ..He showed us a real moment of fatherhood..and it summarized his relationship with Jesse

[@mikem3779]

Absolutely brilliant analysis. Last scene especially, in the way all three come together. I think you're right about the writers writing to his ability. I've never seen a scene that emotionally complex before.

[@mattb.4333]

Bryan Cranston was the absolute best character in Malcolm in the Middle and if you go back and watch that show, you see his brilliance as an actor even in a silly comedy. You felt his pain, fear of his wife, immaturity like he was just another child in the house, incompetence as an adult, pure excitement, drive in whatever scheme he was up to, and joy when he achieved his goal. It is not shocking that he went on to blow everyone's mind in Breaking Bad because if you paid attention, he was impressive before that. it was simply shocking to see Hal turn into Heisenberg. It shows his range and consistency in excellence.

[@jonvia]

To the point on eye contact, I made it a goal of mine in the past few years to make sure I give eye contact to everyone Im talking to. What Ive noticed in doing that is most people dont give you eye contact back whether it be bc they're on their phone, watching tv, or maybe they're just not aware that they basically look around the room while conversing, just like I used to... Im naturally observant so when I started seeing these patterns, I can officially say that I now look right into people's souls when talking to them. The eyes tell all.

[@tonyjeevar6565]

The only other actor I can think of who has the scope needed here is also in the show. John de Freitas who played Jane's dad. If there is an alternative universe where he got the role, I want to see that series too.

[@ToddWCorey1]

This is truly first-rate analysis! It didn't escape me that Walter was acting for both us and the DEA in that last clip, but I never realized just how nuanced that performance is. As a film lover but layman, this video really opened my eyes -- thanks, and I'm subscribing!

[@Shadowmegafan4000]

I just finishing the show for the first time and I was genuinely unsure with myself if Cranston was actually playing Walt because he felt so real and like a totally real person, and I know he only shaved his head and has a goatee but I legit couldn’t see Bryan Cranstons face anymore by the end

[@juliafumpler9256]

He is really good at actually becoming the character to the point where it doesn’t feel like it’s an act

[@maartenslagter3752]

Another great analysis. Thank you

[@luffy-ic7pb]

this is why breaking bad is amazing you can watch it 10 times and still notice more amazing writing and acting great job breaking this down

[@Later_Nerd]

I don't think I've ever seen better acting in anything ever. Amazing performance. Another fantastic yet more subtle performance is Rami Malek in Mr Robot (Christian Slater too.) Those are my 2 favorite shows of all time.

[@fairfight9857]

Can you do this with Giancarlo Esposito? I’ve seen Gus’s videos of LPH employees training as a super pleasant man, boss of LPH in the show as a calm & kind man. And as we all know a cruel & revengeful drug lord. Considering how cheerful Giancarlo is in many of interviews he did, his acting is astonishing for me as well. It’s a shame how he never win any Emmy for his portrayal as Gus.

[@alihankeles1143]

Incredible analysis of Walther White. Would love to see a similar video for Ragnar Lothbrok Form Vikings.

[@Linguae_Music]

Good acting, is an honest, vicarious experience. That's what makes it "real".

[@Sasha-jo4tw]

my favourite scene of Bryan in this show was when he was with Jesse and Walt told him "Jesse I am going to break the bad" and Jesse said "yeah bitch"