Breaking Down Breaking Bad

How do I make a second edition of Breaking Down Breaking Bad worthwhile?

Posted inTelevision, Works by Eric, Writing
Back in late 2013, I decided to try an experiment: I decided I'd self-publish a book of television commentary on a show I was obsessed with at the time, Breaking Bad. The result was Breaking Down Breaking Bad. The idea was a culmination of several things coming together at once. I'd had over a decade in journalism and knew I could meet a deadline, and with the show coming to an end it looked like a great time to hit the world with something. I'd also been Editor in Chief for a website devoted to movie and TV criticism for…
Breaking Bad’s 10 Greatest Moments

Breaking Bad’s 10 Greatest Moments

Posted inTelevision, Works by Eric
The following is taken from Breaking Down Breaking Bad, available in paperback and for Kindle. The idea of selecting the greatest moments of a show filled with memorable moments is, admittedly, like asking to be slapped around for how absent-minded you are. Such a list can only ever spark a flurry of “how could you forget Moment X?” comments from readers. Still, it’s worth revisiting these scenes not only because it’s fun to roll a mental highlight reel, but because many of them distill the essence of Breaking Bad down to a few memorable minutes. Yes, there are some that were painful to leave off the list…