FILMMAKER REACTS to BREAKING BAD Season 1 Episode 3: ...And the Bag's in the River

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[@JamesVSCinema]

I can feel something brewing underneath the layers.. Breaking Bad EP 7 & S2 EP 1 on Patreon this week! Click here: www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Vertigo (1958) for the first time tomorrow. Enjoy the day!

[@paulklenknyc]

James, did you message me here in the comments, to request I contact you via on Telegram, regarding a prize? Or was that spam?

[@everyporism]

it’s refreshing seeing you not degrade skyler for basically just acting like a normal wife would in her situation throughout the series

[@RobloxnBeyond]

Skyler is selfish tbh. She's also caring at some points, but since I'm just starting I have to see how her character changes after the pregnancy. Thus far she has been very dismissive as a partner to Walt, with seemingly good intentions.

[@Julesrulez]

Jesse has so incredible quotes throughout this show, I have a feeling you’re gonna like him a lot

[@Broseph359]

“Yeah, science!!” - Jesse B. Pinkman (2008)

[@johndoe9604]

“Aaaahhh, wire” - Jesse Pinkman (1089 B.C.)

[@LetsGetHighOnMorris]

“This is my own private domicile and I will not be harassed!… bitch!” - Jesse B. Pinkman

[@yeye3559]

I’m confused as in how you commented this 3 days ago

[@johndoe9604]

@@yeye3559 I think this is how patreon membership works, not sure though

[@TylerClear]

In my eyes Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston can do no wrong. This show get thrown around as a "drama", which is true but the comedy is really good. It's an aspect of this show that more people should mention when recommending it.

[@Talisman09]

Subtle dark humour like this is the best because you don't have to be in a good mood to appreciate it

[@Johnnysmithy24]

@@Talisman09 another show that handles dark humor great is The Sopranos

[@Talisman09]

@@Johnnysmithy24 yea that's a good example. The wire, Ozark, all the good non comedies usually have some

[@luiscalzoncit2820]

I think it is because BB progressively lost its humor as the seasons rolled out. Especially between season 1 and 2. Of course there where comedic moments sprinkled here and there. But season one had much more of a dark comedy aspect that was dropped off in the subsequent seasons.

[@Anto_Skum]

The comedy is what won me over, this and Better Call Saul are funnier than every single TV comedy.

[@ekajkroy5456]

It's funny that you would mention Hank being so much like a caricature. Dean Norris, who plays hank, actually auditioned for Breaking Bad under the impression that it was going to be a dark comedy, so he added a comedic effect to his character. The casting director liked it and decided to keep his character that way.

[@lop90ful1]

to be fair he seems pretty realistic iv known few people with charisma like that

[@Mirror_Freak]

Vince Gilligan describes this show as a "dark comedy before anything else" Intentionally funny 😉

[@MK67322]

I came here for this comment. 😅 It's very much intentionally funny. 😂

[@krautgazer]

Yeah, it's not "unintentionally" funny like he described. Everything is absolutely intentional.

[@tyrionlannister1628]

What’s even better about this absolute masterpiece of a show is you have a entire new show to watch when you finish with “Better Call Saul”

[@jasonwistaff]

I remember when I first seen this episode 14 years ago,the scene with the plate blew me away. That’s when I knew this show was special. What a ride.

[@soraya2218]

14 years!!! time flies way too fast man 😭

[@TheAlibabatree]

Same. Ive heard other people tell me they didn’t like the first season, or that it “didn’t get good” until later, and i can’t understand that. The plate scene is fking incredible, and made me realize that this wasnt just another TV show.

[@MH90]

Hank definitely does start out like a bit of a pastiche of your typically brash TV cop (and visually he's essentially just Vic Mackey from the Shield) but like everything in this show, he contains multitudes.

[@ClifHaley]

This show manages to pack SO much into a single episode but in a way that makes it completely digestible, it's amazing.

[@ChrisMaxCisneros]

The Cinematography. The Music. The Acting. The Directing and Editing. I love how you pick up on all of that. And also the story! James you're a Super Multi-Tasker of noticing things

[@JamesVSCinema]

That’s what it’s all about!! Learning filmmaking from all angles. There’s a lot of great things going on that alot of people put efforts into!

[@coyotelong4349]

Amen, this show is a masterpiece

[@DonMontoya721]

hank is prob my favorite character in this series, he's kinda ,sorta, the comedic relief of the series but that doesnt stop his character from development and being well writen so that it fits perfectly with the story and thus feeling more human and relatable, I often "see" this character in close family members like uncles when we are children, that we see that caring loving and goofy person but he has an entire life with work and serious responsabilities and issues that we never see until we are older. I'm sorry that was a hell of a paragraph I love this show lmao

[@isaiahromero9861]

I love how you said Skyler is adorable, at this point in the show a lot of people absolutely hate Skylar for some reason, like yea she's a bit of a Karen but she's just a normal mom

[@rumham7466]

Right a lot of people hated Skylar. When she was just a normal wife. And mother. We were lead to see things from Walt’s side. So it was all sort of glamorized and made exciting and humorous etc. When any one of us dealing with a partner doing the things he was doing from her point of view, we’d feel the same way she did.

[@isaiahromero9861]

@@rumham7466 exactly, if it were a real life scenario rather than a TV show I think a lot of people would better understand that, but since Walt is the protagonist they think anyone who gets in his way is bad

[@MamadNobari]

There are also a lot of people still thinking Walt was the good guy in the end lmao. These are the same sigma males whose favorite movies are Joker, American Psycho, and Nightcrawler.

[@TheAlibabatree]

@@MamadNobari Those are genuinely good movies. Dont let your own biases get in the way of quality art.

[@MamadNobari]

@@TheAlibabatree Well not really, I don't really let a group of people or fan base cloud my judgment of a movie, and I didn't really like American Psycho that much, Joker isn't that great either.

[@jasonvoorhees310]

This is going to be so awesome watching your reactions week to week. The further you get along the more interested I am in what you think about this show. I wish I could watch this show again for the first time. The camera angles never cease to amaze me.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Excited for it all too!! Have a feeling this will be super memorable!

[@nkxseal8398]

@@JamesVSCinema Its hard for me to think of a more complete series, it just has everything, can't wait for this ride glad you decided to do the reactions for us.

[@AndyHoke]

Looking forward to that too :)

[@phylazen5649]

your commentary on hank is so fucking funny. i love your infatuation with him, because with no spoilers of course... hes quite possibly my favorite character in the show besides jesse. great commentary as usual bro!!

[@TTM9691]

Great reaction yet again. I usually only watch reactions to certain episodes but I'm on the bus for every one of your reactions for this series. I'm so happy you're enjoying the ride. As we're constantly saying: if you like this, you're going to REALLY like what's coming up, season after season. But I am RELISHING every one of these early episodes with you. THANKS, JAMES!!!! You host a good party! :D

[@JamesVSCinema]

Ayyyy! Hahaha this comment made my day, appreciate you for that! Let’s keep the party rolling, good vibes!

[@TTM9691]

@@JamesVSCinema Amen to that! :D

[@vincentlecornu201]

I love it how there are like 10 amazing characters coming up. Believe it or not, the show just keeps getting better and better.

[@Waffalish]

Bro everytime you upload one of these im gonna be hype. Not too many series got me like that but breaking bad has such an innate ability to produce such real emotion, and that emotion coming from such a down to earth dude like you?? Perfect combo, its always gonna be hype clicking on one of these.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Ayyyy my brotha Travis! This comment rocks man, thanks for even typing this out man.

[@djoecav]

The cringe of Walter lying almost killed the show for me. It's TOO GOOD.

[@owenyoung9915]

The Patreon is so worth it for early Breaking Bad reactions :)

[@JamesVSCinema]

Happy to hear!!

[@teeheelover13]

These episodes couldn’t come any faster. I’m so excited for this series

[@Dane33602]

You are in for a treat, my man. I can’t think of a show that stayed as consistently good as Breaking Bad.

[@markgoguen8698]

Not only does it stay consistently good, but it consistently gets better!

[@jmwild1]

I gotta say you are in for a real treat regarding the cinematography. Breaking Bad (and even more so Better Call Saul) revolutionized television cinematography. My favorite moments are the show's regular use of object perspective (such as shooting the liquid Emilio cleanup from underneath the floor). There are also breathtaking wide shots that your typical TV show would never bother to setup.

[@AlabasterJazz]

This whole show is "how the heck did we end up here" I'm not an anxious person by nature, but this show brings it out in me. Relentless

[@FanDethklok]

The only thing I wish we had more BrBa reactions from you more frequently lol. Absolutely love it.

[@morpho5539]

This show is the best thing to ever come to television. I can’t wait to see you go through this journey with Mr. White. Probably one of my favorite episodes is called “Fly”

[@peterwale6821]

I think Breaking Bad imo is one of only a handful of shows that starts off strong and just doesn't stop getting better each episode/season.

[@bookeblade]

Nah, season 5 wasn’t as good as season 4 it’s actually not that good.

[@rumham7466]

It really is a phenomenal show. And they ended it perfectly on time too. Had a story, and told it and got it done. Too many shows linger on too long and go past their expiration date

[@SuperBrosHQ]

@@bookeblade happy that ur in the extreme minority with that opinion lol

[@bookeblade]

@@SuperBrosHQ Nah, lots of BrBa fans agree season 5 is overrated.

[@SuperBrosHQ]

@@bookeblade u cap very hard rn. Season 5 is widely regarded as the best one in the fanbase. There are verrrry few exceptions who have no taste and think season 5 is not great💀 thankfully I don't encounter many of you

[@thetcgreseller5238]

Technically it's the second person Walter has killed The first one was in self-defense with the mustard gas from episode 1 But that's very different than killing a prisoner I remember not being quite on board with the show at this point but that scene with Walter digging the plate out of the trash really cemented to me this was to be a very unique show

[@1OldPacman]

17:55 Yes. BE focused on the story and characters. please FULLY EXPERIENCE and absorb this thing! a delight to watch, as always. :)

[@Chris-ls5th]

I've been lacking great Breaking Bad reactions for a bit. Now, both you and Mary are on it. I'm very thankful. P.S. Do two episodes per week.

[@jcaps3846]

THIS is how I find out MARY is doing BrBa?! YT algorithm needs to get fixed ASAP

[@jcaps3846]

@@scipioafricanus5871 Movies With Mary. Another great reaction channel

[@l00d3r]

I like your reactions to this show, and how you enjoy the technical aspects of the scenes. The character development in the entire show is amazing, and you will enjoy the ride for sure. This is that rare TV show that is great from the first episode to the last.

[@garlandragland]

The flash back scene is one of my favorite things from the show. The whole "soul" thing is a haunting beautiful realization

[@ACab05050]

Emilio died in the camper so technically Crazy 8 is Walter's second kill. It's just way more visceral (memorable & personal) with the bike lock than mixing the wrong chemicals and then fleeing.

[@ACab05050]

I don't know how to claim the prize... lol. Telegram? Anyways just wanted to say I love the channel and the in depth dissection at the end of your videos. B.t.w. I am born and raised in Albuquerque NM and have a few connections to the show. I met Bryan Cranston before Breaking Bad was a show. Also met Giancarlo Esposito a couple years ago as well. Have also met Danny Trejo who also appears in the show. Also worked in the "D.E.A." building that Hank works at. It's called The Sims building downtown here on 4th and Gold street. It's not a government building. At least it wasn't when I worked there. I also attended the middle school (Washington mid school GO RAIDERS) that's located behind the Doghouse restaurant; which is shown a lot in both shows. I guess Vince Gilligan liked the location or that neon sign? Anyways sorry for the long reply James. This show and Better Call Saul WILL be worth it! Both shows get better as they progress.

[@M3Sin]

Hell yeah!Hanks my fave and can’t for you to witness his story unfold. But man this shows so dope everyones story arc is juicy af,lookin forward to the next!

[@NativeShnit]

It’s been so long since I’ve seen the first season but I forgot how genuinely engaging it was. Crazy to think it was almost cancelled.

[@jfellsie]

They were planning for it to be a 3 season show so there were a lot of planned character deaths for S1 and 2 that I’m thankful we never got.

[@Spencer27057]

Good god.. I’m ready for your reaction to the rest of the series, there’s nothing else like experience breaking bad for the first time

[@jonviglione]

This. Seriously I’m envious of anyone who gets to experience watching this show for the first time and that’s why I love reactions. You’re doing a great job - savor ever scene as this IMO is the best show ever made.

[@BertonMelch]

Yeah the moment he put the plate back together I was hooked 🔥

[@rumham7466]

Skylar worried some little ol pot and her husband is hosing off dead body gunk 😅. Love this show.

[@robriginio530]

There is so much to happen still, so many different storylines, characters, character arcs, twists and turns, you truly haven’t even begun to understand the greatness of the show yet. I’m going to enjoy going through this journey with you.

[@drakeswarchannel2530]

Thanks James. Great work! I enjoy your educated analysis Sir!

[@foo3268]

I really enjoy the physicality in this show. The bathroom scene is just fantastic physical acting and with time it gets better and better.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Absolutely. Just continues to blow my mind how good this show and it’s nuances can be!

[@thebigbop5866]

Great comment about the physicality. Everything's authentically done, this show understands how to convey WEIGHT.

[@rpg7287]

James, your commentations are spot on! By the way, who needs the word “commentary?”😂

[@davidedwards8183]

It's actually Walter's second kill. Most people end up crediting Jesse with the first death because of the acid scene but Walt was the one who killed him with the phosphine gas in the RV.

[@rlboozer56]

You really should consider doubling up on these reactions. This is hands down the best show ever made

[@irurwurst]

the thing is, the only reason Walt thinks that this is a completely impossible choice between two options... is that he never considered just literally turning himself in to the police, and thus ensuring some protection for his family at the cost of his own freedom. He wouldn't even need to let the guy go first, so there would be zero actual danger. It makes total sense that the character wouldn't do this, but it's the very first point where in retrospect, you understand he always had a way out and only his own pride kept him going down this path.

[@Matt_M]

So excited to see you journey this series. My brother finally got me on to it after months of harassing. Watched one episode and then binged it in 2 weeks. Quality of the highest order.

[@TropicalHat420]

Man, I just finished Better Call Saul and good god I can't wait to rewatch Breaking Bad with you for the 20th time. The cinematography in this show is insane and only gets better, can't wait for you to see it all.

[@DjDown1984]

The character arc's in this show are incomprehensible when you first meet them

[@carolinehaf21]

James I have to say I'm SO SO happy you're doing this show! My absolute favourite - I've watched it many times and always pick up different things in dialogue or cinematography or even colours of wardrobe they use for characters over time but I won't spoil anything. I just love watching this with you now!

[@jupiterk-z1m]

You should give Mr. Robot a try. It's a great show with interesting storytelling and fantastic next level cinematography. Story planned and thought through from ep1 season 1 to the last ep in season 4. You will enjoy it a ton :) Tv show in top 3 for me for sure.

[@christucker7655]

Defo agree with this

[@QatunQ]

Love your reactions, can’t wait for the rest

[@JamesVSCinema]

[@ChristianTalksMovies]

My favorite show of all time! I’m so glad you’re going to continue this series.

[@spartacusx9349]

After seeing that comparison of that actress and woody lol I can’t get that off my mind 😭 it keeps me up at night

[@thecontinent9192]

I effed around and just binged the series in the past 7 days 😂😂😂 I’m so glad I can “re-watch” here haha. Seriously tho, this show is so surprising. And I went from mildly a fan of Aaron Paul to mildly obsessed.

[@chickenmonkey6526]

Man i am here for the whole journey. Excite!

[@t0dd000]

The way Jesse can fling the word bitch is epic.

[@cosmo588]

So glad you’re reacting to this series man!

[@Cassandra6]

Jesse character is so iconic

[@bubmeldore]

I am soooo happy you are finally watching this show. already watched it 2 1/2 times (the half time is when I watched Brandon Likes Movies react to it and he loved it too) gotta be one of my favourite TV shows of all time and I love seeing other people discover/experience it for the first time

[@CrippledMerc]

Because of you I’m considering going back and rewatching this show since I never finished it. I watched it religiously for the first few seasons but after that I fell off with it. I don’t remember what season I stopped on, but I think it was season 4. I forgot how great this show was but watching your videos has reminded me and I’m appreciating it even more.

[@infam0usalal184]

I just finished this series this week Such a great show, glad I held off watching it til now when I can fully appreciate it Can't wait for you to get to the later seasons

[@DBlairMusic]

You’re correct to point out the difference in the visuals, it should come as no surprise considering Fargo was a Netflix series with a certain amount of investment baked in for production. Breaking Bad was almost canceled after three seasons and just barely got picked back up, it was such a different path to notoriety. I don’t know if you intend to watch the entire series, but it’s fascinating (as a general theme) to see the ever increasing production value as the series goes. Despite this, Gilligan and co manage to keep the visual style consistent and add in a lot of really clever, inventive camerawork. Its truly incredible in all facets, and the production is a big part of it. Cheers!

[@themourningstar338]

Fargo is not a Netflix series, it's from FX cable network.

[@DBlairMusic]

@@themourningstar338 ahh, excuse me. Same idea, tho

[@LexoG33]

Loved your analysis at the end. I think you already pinpointed how this is written as character driven drama. Chaos and unpredictable circumstances with deep motives

[@satisfacti0n11]

Breaking Bads episode titles are always fun, they usually tell a story or have some other meaning behind them.

[@vickyy518]

Every time I see a new breaking bad reaction from you in my feed it feels like Christmas

[@mcmullin05]

U are a great person to be reacting to the greatest show of all time. Love your vids, the show only gets better from here.

[@OMGPLUS]

The name of this episode is supposed to connect to title of the previous one. “The cat’s in the bag - and the bag’s in the river.”

[@ppjkb8]

Sir, this show gets more insane than you can possibly believe.

[@kareningram6093]

In hindsight, while I'm watching your reactions, I've come to realize that season one of Breaking Bad was kind of a slow burn. Things don't really start to pick up until later. I think I didn't notice this the first time I watched it because it's never boring. It doesn't feel wasted. It grips your attention the whole, entire time, even when it's just character development or Walt and Jesse bitching at each other over dumb stuff. Man, I can't wait to see you get to the REALLY crazy stuff. You are going to lose your mind.

[@christucker7655]

Yeh it’s exciting but walt doesn’t truly become the walt we know until he says wanna cook to Jesse in episode 5. This is the episode he denies easier options and chooses to pursue cooking meth despite the drama of the first 3 episodes

[@WeeoooPlaysMC]

Love your content man. Always have an interesting insight or funny comment. Excited to watch you take this wonderful journey!

[@matthewbeasley4893]

So glad you're watching this bro! Love it!

[@Naahi95]

Can't wait for the next episode, one of my favorites from season 1

[@transformersrevenge9]

The innovative camerawork that this show offers, is out of this world. Once you are done with the show, I recommend checking out compilations of the best looking shots (there are quite a few on yt). Like the opening shot of cleaning the floor, but the floor is made of glass, so we get a shot we would normally never get. Now that's kino.

[@bookeblade]

Classic breaking bad pov shots.

[@transformersrevenge9]

@@bookeblade Wait until we get to the montages, smooth transitions, speed up long scenes, and other impossible camera moves. This show just keeps on giving, and I'm not even talking about how they upped their game in BCS.

[@bookeblade]

@@transformersrevenge9 True. The final scene in crawl space was one of the most unique camera shots I have ever seen.

[@taneshah.1260]

It will never not be hilarious to me how Walt's family treats weed like it's meth, meanwhile...LOL.

[@jakemcleod3870]

Loving these breaking bad videos cant wait til James gets to the end of the show

[@Silver-rx1mh]

"From Mr Chips to Scarface" Oh If you only knew whats to come.....

[@garrettzimmerman5516]

Great commentation!

[@Theisnation212]

17:15 you have no idea. My favorite show of all time. Id have to rewatch, but I do not remember being bored with this show at any moment.

[@timreno72]

The color clues of yellow (caution) were prominent in this episode.

[@Greybeardmedic]

Yeah, he did keep one of the pieces from the broken plate, but that doesn't make him necessarily any more or less evil. The man has been kidnapped, and legally under the circumstances is ALLOWED to use any and all means to escape, even if that were to include the bloody killing of a Chemistry professor. What a dilemma.

[@krispurdy78]

Walter's first body? Nah, that's his second kill. Remember the other drug dealer he killed with chemicals?

[@ianherrick3526]

The title is a continuation of the previous episode “The cat’s in the bag”

[@doppel.M]

Jessy is such an incredible Actor. His developmend and acting in this show is superb! And he even didn`t have 1 hour actor training at all

[@evilkitty2007]

I thik you'd enjoy sons of anarchy. has very similar feel...and also shakespeare

[@A3-6J]

"and the bag's in the river" completes the sentence of the titel of episode 2 making:"The cat's in the bag, and the bag's in the river".

[@ralpholson7616]

I never felt the humor was unintentional.

[@slxdeprod]

technically Crazy 8 is Walt's second body. Emilio is entirely his fault too. But this is the first one he's made a conscious life or death decision on

[@doblejota9651]

My man please stop reading the comments!!! Already seen many spoilers and stuff you are not supposed to know at this point. Please take my advice!!

[@JamesVSCinema]

Noted! 😤

[@beerme8949]

@@JamesVSCinema yeah we love how you interact with viewers, but man be careful! Hate for you to accidently glimpse over a spoiler on one of the many huge moments. I doubt anyone will knock ya for less or even no interaction on these videos! But either way will be watching ya on the incredible Breaking Bad universe journey!

[@aleatharhea]

I always thought Walt was so mean to Jesse, always way meaner to Jesse than Jesse was to him.

[@jeremyl99]

Jesse has to be one of the most lovable characters in any tv show

[@monabonejakon2797]

I agree, I love Jesse. Butters Stotch is the most lovable. 😊

[@themoviedealers]

If your this bought in by episode two, you're really gonna be addicted.

[@Laura-rm6us]

This was the episode that hooked me.

[@tyrionlannister1628]

Show has no business being so damn good.

[@MamadNobari]

8:40 Yo, yo! Is that Kim Sexler!!?!

[@DrBeardfacePA]

The episode title is a continuation of the previous episode’s title: The Cat’s in the Bag… And the Bag’s in the River. It’s an amazing show. There’s the idea you have when you hear the premise (probably not too far off from what Walter was picturing) and then there’s the reality. Nothing is easy or clean and it’s only going to get messier.

[@loooongneck]

“Oh well Hell Hitler bitch” legendary Jesse quote lol

[@AceCorban]

No need to apologize for lack of technical "commentation", this show is all about the writing and character work. Though there is a lot of great cinematography throughout the seasons as well. Lot's of shots you'd be happy to have on your wall. So much great character development in this show, including characters you might not expect at this point.

[@BB13131313]

Bryan Cranston literally gives one of the best performances of all time with his portrayal of Walter White.. he's truly an incredible actor..

[@idontwritecomments]

Anthony Hopkins sent Bryan a handwritten letter saying that was the best acting he’s ever seen.

[@BB13131313]

@@idontwritecomments yep I remember that.. crazy!

[@misharimsa2908]

Yo this is my 7th or 8th time binging the show

[@chaost4544]

6:53 Hank is Hank.