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Post by jontargaryen35 on Apr 5, 2017 22:58:27 GMT
These two television shows, by many including myself, are considered to be the pinnacle of television. At its finale, Breaking Bad seemingly clinched the title of the greatest television show of all time, delivering an extraordinary conclusion to a thrilling drama with some of the most masterful acting we've ever witnessed. However, as Game of Thrones comes to an end, it has already delivered some of the greatest storytelling and action that we have seen on the large or small screen. Story or acting? Fantasy or drama? Masterful climaxes or perfect consistency? Game of Thrones or Breaking Bad?
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Post by movielover on Apr 5, 2017 22:59:34 GMT
Game of Thrones
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 4:16:55 GMT
Breaking Bad, but The Shield is better than both of them....
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Post by DSDSquared on Apr 6, 2017 11:21:05 GMT
This is a tough one. Both are in my top five of all time with The Shield, The Sopranos, and The Wire. I really think you can't go wrong with any of the five. I chose Game of Thrones though. It is the one I can rewatch over and over again.
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Post by ashverses on Apr 6, 2017 12:11:21 GMT
GOT.
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Post by politicidal on Apr 6, 2017 16:28:08 GMT
Honestly never saw Breaking Bad when it was on.
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Post by DarkManX on Apr 6, 2017 21:11:42 GMT
Breaking Bad. Game of Thrones has really lost its luster.
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Post by shield on Apr 11, 2017 11:28:04 GMT
Breaking Bad, but The Shield is better than both of them.... Aww, thanks |
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Post by THawk on Apr 12, 2017 1:35:40 GMT
How exactly does GoT have "great storytelling?" Every one of its plots is about which morally despicable character will backstab another morally despicable character in a power play. I truly cannot wrap myself around how anyone finds this decent, let alone great.
Breaking Bad, on the other hand, while perhaps a tad overrated as well, was a great show that had different dimensions and moral questions to it.
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Post by Matt on Apr 12, 2017 4:36:59 GMT
I liked Breaking Bad, but for me personally, i lost interest at the start of season 4, i mean i liked and enjoyed the show, but it kind of felt predictable and repetitive for me and yeah, i didn't finish the series
As for GoT's, i read the books and loved them and i've really enjoyed the tv show and i am still looking forward to the remaining two seasons, so it's definitely got me hooked and eager for more
So for me personally, GoT is a more enjoyable and better show than Breaking Bad
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Post by Heisenberg on Apr 12, 2017 4:58:30 GMT
Breaking Bad is the GOAT.
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Post by jontargaryen35 on Apr 16, 2017 6:34:17 GMT
How exactly does GoT have "great storytelling?" Every one of its plots is about which morally despicable character will backstab another morally despicable character in a power play. I truly cannot wrap myself around how anyone finds this decent, let alone great. Breaking Bad, on the other hand, while perhaps a tad overrated as well, was a great show that had different dimensions and moral questions to it. I believe rather than the characters being morally despicable, there is mostly an ambiguous "gray" area. The idea of morality is a societal concept and is not a fundamental aspect of our existence by which we must abide. What is "good" and what is "evil" is largely the same within Game of Thrones, and is open to interpretation. Every act benefits one side and has a detrimental impact on the other, and therefore in their own minds everyone can fabricate a rationale and ensure the justification of their own actions. Even the noblest of virtuous of characters (Jon Snow, Eddard Stark) occasionally overstep their self-attributed moral standards or accidently cause the deaths of innocents. I recommend you watch Game of Thrones, because judging by your comment I doubt you've seen it. Backstabbing and political intrigue is only heavily present within one or two storylines in the show, and individuals who don't appreciate these themes can fixate themselves on the other 5-6 storylines each season. |
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Post by THawk on Apr 16, 2017 9:52:00 GMT
How exactly does GoT have "great storytelling?" Every one of its plots is about which morally despicable character will backstab another morally despicable character in a power play. I truly cannot wrap myself around how anyone finds this decent, let alone great. Breaking Bad, on the other hand, while perhaps a tad overrated as well, was a great show that had different dimensions and moral questions to it. I believe rather than the characters being morally despicable, there is mostly an ambiguous "gray" area. The idea of morality is a societal concept and is not a fundamental aspect of our existence by which we must abide. What is "good" and what is "evil" is largely the same within Game of Thrones, and is open to interpretation. Every act benefits one side and has a detrimental impact on the other, and therefore in their own minds everyone can fabricate a rationale and ensure the justification of their own actions. Even the noblest of virtuous of characters (Jon Snow, Eddard Stark) occasionally overstep their self-attributed moral standards or accidently cause the deaths of innocents. I recommend you watch Game of Thrones, because judging by your comment I doubt you've seen it. Backstabbing and political intrigue is only heavily present within one or two storylines in the show, and individuals who don't appreciate these themes can fixate themselves on the other 5-6 storylines each season. I have seen GoT, more than a full season's worth. But you provide an interesting analysis. Perhaps it is reflective of the moral bankruptcy Western society itself is spiraling down into. This kind of rejection of morality and presentation that is is a malleable social construct is the dogma of secularism, which the West embraces more and more with each passing day. If the show had at least intentionally suggested that its stance on morality, and hence Western secularism, are as destructive, hopeless, and misguided as the fate of most of its characters...perhaps it could have served as a cautionary tale of sorts. But the vast majority of fans of this show will reject this interpretation...because they mostly watch for the boobs, whether they admit it or not. |
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Post by movielover on Apr 16, 2017 13:52:28 GMT
How exactly does GoT have "great storytelling?" Every one of its plots is about which morally despicable character will backstab another morally despicable character in a power play. I truly cannot wrap myself around how anyone finds this decent, let alone great. Breaking Bad, on the other hand, while perhaps a tad overrated as well, was a great show that had different dimensions and moral questions to it. There are several characters who are not "morally despicable": Tyrion Lannister Jon Snow Rob Stark Ned Stark Catelyn Stark Brienne of Tarth Davos Seaworth Samwell Tarly There's more, but I've listed enough to make my point. Yes, there are just as many morally despicable characters, but you have to look at the primitive time period. What makes the show great, beside the outstanding acting, is the political conflict and intrigue, everyone trying to outmaneuver the other for control of the realm. I would not recommend you watch House of Cards (another favorite of mine) because just about every character on that show really is "morally despicable" but I love it just the same for the same reasons I said make GOT great. |
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Post by thebayharborbutcher on Apr 17, 2017 0:04:00 GMT
For me, it's definitely Game of Thrones. GoT is one of my favorite and in my opinion one of the best ever TV series. I've seen BB. It's good but I never really got into the same way as GoT. Certain parts of it really weren't for me.
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Post by PnkELee on Apr 17, 2017 8:13:26 GMT
Breaking Bad.
Game of Thrones, in the beginning, was freakin' great tv. Great characters. Great story. The intrigue, the costumes, the plots.... But, it honestly hasnt been shit since the Purple Wedding. And then there was Dorne....
I dont have a problem with them ending the show. If theyre going to rush through storylines and throw things together, they might as wll throw in the towel.
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Post by medjay on Apr 17, 2017 8:56:14 GMT
How exactly does GoT have "great storytelling?" Every one of its plots is about which morally despicable character will backstab another morally despicable character in a power play. I truly cannot wrap myself around how anyone finds this decent, let alone great. That's the wast majority of human history. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2017 19:44:19 GMT
BB. No contest whatsoever.GOT is for perverted nerds who fantasied about doing their sisters.I never liked this show. As boring as LOTR.
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Post by moviemouth on May 20, 2017 19:27:59 GMT
I have absolutely no interest in ever watching Game of Thrones.
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Post by moviemouth on May 20, 2017 19:34:39 GMT
How exactly does GoT have "great storytelling?" Every one of its plots is about which morally despicable character will backstab another morally despicable character in a power play. I truly cannot wrap myself around how anyone finds this decent, let alone great. Breaking Bad, on the other hand, while perhaps a tad overrated as well, was a great show that had different dimensions and moral questions to it. There are several characters who are not "morally despicable": Tyrion Lannister Jon Snow Rob Stark Ned Stark Catelyn Stark Brienne of Tarth Davos Seaworth Samwell Tarly There's more, but I've listed enough to make my point. Yes, there are just as many morally despicable characters, but you have to look at the primitive time period. What makes the show great, beside the outstanding acting, is the political conflict and intrigue, everyone trying to outmaneuver the other for control of the realm. I would not recommend you watch House of Cards (another favorite of mine) because just about every character on that show really is "morally despicable" but I love it just the same for the same reasons I said make GOT great. Sounds boring.
I actually watched 3 episodes of House of Cards and that was enough for me.
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