Breaking Bad

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152. The Wire Vs. Breaking Bad

I've seen the entire series of Breaking Bad over a two year period.
Most of my middle aged years mirror Walter White's (except for the drugs and killing parts). So I understand the vast volume of social issues BB was dealing with.

Most people I've talked to said The Wire is as good or better than BB.

I have just watched Season 1 and 2 of The Wire.... and I just don't see the attraction/attention. None of the characters "grabbed" me enough that I can remember any of their names. I think one guy is Irish and there is a black lesbian cop. The Wire is okay, but it's a simple crime drama so far. Nothing spectacular.

In Breaking Bad the first 60 seconds grabbed me.... I mean, a pair of khaki pants blowing off a speeding RV in the desert.... WTF, I had to find out the backstory of the pants.