Thoughts on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul
Thoughts on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Contains spoilers for both shows I believe that Breaking Bad is one of the most significant pieces of media in the 2010s. I believe part of what made Breaking Bad so compelling is its relevance to the times. Breaking Bad speaks to the cynicism and the loss of faith in authority and meta-narratives, both heavily a part of 2010s culture. Breaking Bad discusses the breakdown of society, the dehumanizing nature of capitalism, toxic masculinity, the cynicism towards official authorities and for maintaining one’s moral standards; ultimately, it discusses the deconstruction of metanarratives. In the 2010s, people are painfully aware of society’s moral shortcomings. We are cogently aware of the injustices of the world, not just external injustices, but internal injustices within the society we live in. We know that our brands for things such as clothing and food manufacture such products through unethical means and that managing a lifestyle t...