Comments on: End Of The Golden Age? 12 Shows Hoping To Be The Next ‘Breaking Bad’

By: Dick whitman

Dick whitman — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:37 +0000

I've got a feeling that most of the new 'antihero' shows are going to fail. We've seen Tony Soprano, Vic Mackey, Walt White and Don Draper. Even Dexter Morgan had his moments.
If I was a showrunner, I'd probably try something different. How about a heroic protagonist vs. ruthless villain for a change?

If you do another "antihero family man" -show, you'll eventually be compared to Sopranos, Shield, Mad Men or Breaking Bad and it's going to be hard to stand out in that company.

By: TL

TL — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:37 +0000

I would disagree about BOARDWALK EMPIRE – the show really came into its own last season in terms of character and sorytelling, including Bobby Canavale's amazing turn. I would also mention GIRLS' brave look at sexuality, mental issues and STDs – a new and relevant voice in televsion.

Let's hope we get more stories about Difficult Women for a change – and more Difficult Characters of Color or Difficult LGBT Characters.

By: swell

swell — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:37 +0000

Are you kidding with that headline? You spoil it in a headline in large print just one story below this one…

By: BEF

BEF — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:37 +0000

Fargo is in North Dakota. But I see why you'd be confused, what with the daytrips to the big Twin Cities since it's so close to the Minnesota border, don'tchaknow?

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:37 +0000

One potential series I'm really looking forward to is CRASH AND BURN on FX: "It is written by Jeffrey Lieber (NECESSARY ROUGHNESS) and loosely inspired by the non-fiction book THE FULL BURN by Kevin Conley. CRASH AND BURN tells the story of Doc Dixon, a man trying to survive as a Stuntman during the anything goes world of pre-computer-generation, post Vietnam San Fernando Valley, California. Heâs trying to save his family, hold together his union, and live to see 50â¦ all with the understanding that if his work doesnât kill himâ¦ the weekends probably will."

Speaking of FX, zero mention of THE AMERICANS?

By: Sagi

Sagi — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:37 +0000

Boardwalk empire is the best TV show airing now that breaking bad has end. I don't understand why you are not giving it the credit it deserve.

By: CB

CB — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:37 +0000

Nicolas Winding Refn's Barberella show is also very, very promising.

By: Tjls

Tjls — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:37 +0000

Boardwalk Empire has becoming more impressive since its debut back in 2010.
it should be mentioned because of the star studded talented cast and complicated drama,which were intriguing and compelling.
not forge to mention,FX latest drama "The Bridge" also had much potential regarding the provoking premise and interesting character.
its deeply emotion and sometimes provoking,yet it was very underrated judging by the ratings.regardless any of that factors,it also surprisingly stylish and atmospheric.
the cinematography was brilliantly executed with many wide shot conveying the mexico border in which given a sense of realism and absorbing background.
Showtime Homeland was another example of promosing "great tv series" along with "Downtown Abbey".those tv series should be mentioned.

By: bohmer

bohmer — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:37 +0000

What Game of Thrones spin-off?

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:36 +0000

Other than Fargo, Mob City, and True Detective, do any of these series have tentative premiere dates?

By: bill

bill — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:36 +0000

The winners here will be…

The HBO rock drama. Lead is a star in the making. Touches on punk and hip hop roots with HBO's debaucherous freedom. Rock music's so dead it's ripe material just like mobster stories were circa Sopranos.

Mike Judge's Silicon Valley. Mike Judge uncensored.

Line of Sight. Huge appetite for a heady conspiracy series. Post 9/11 X-Files. AMC's secret weapon.

By: Bugaboo

Bugaboo — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:36 +0000

How in the world did this whole article get written without so much of a mention of Sons of Anarchy???

By: stevenstevo

stevenstevo — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:36 +0000

Great article, definitely a subject I think about a lot. I think I must be a cynic because I think we are doomed. We got lucky with The Wire and Breaking Bad and a few others, and there will simply never be another show as good as those. Even the same networks and showrunners will not be able to replicate their past successes.

Actually, just typing that makes me realize it is ridiculous.

One other thing I wonder about is perhaps one (and not the only one) formula for creating a successful show is the same formula that has proven effective for all of eternity: spend lots of money producing the good/service (or show, film, etc.). Case in point: House of Cards, the first season of which I believe cost north of $100 million to produce. Fortunately, on the flipside, advances in technology will only continue to lower the cost of production in the film, tv, and music industries, hopefully ultimately removing the gap between those that fund art and those that create it.

By: Crowhead

Crowhead — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:36 +0000

No mention of Justified

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:36 +0000

What about Wayward Pines?

By: ARR

ARR — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:36 +0000

What about "The Man in the High Castle" ? And didn't AMC option Dan Simmons AMAZING horror/period piece "The Terror"?

By: JIM

JIM — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:36 +0000

Couldn't be more wrong about Boardwalk Empire.

By: James

James — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:36 +0000

I could watch Breaking Bad to death.

By: Anton

Anton — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:36 +0000

You are talking nonsense boardwalk empire has been the best show on tv for years and that included breaking bad

I watched both but breakin bad took more than a season to get into it and i didnt know why i went back to watching it during season 2 glad i did it was amazing but as for boardwalk empire every season have been brilliant and although its hard to compare both boardwalk empire runs away with it

By: Malachi

Malachi — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:36 +0000

I definitely want to start watching True Detective. It's been having amazing reviews, like Breaking Bad reviews, not comparing it to Breaking Bad, just saying. But I don't have HBO, so maybe I may spend my money on it, and buy it on iTunes. I don't usually take chances like that and buy things that I haven't seen already, but I'm gonna buy episode one and see if I like it.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:55:36 +0000

Suprised no one has mentioned Hannibal – show is fantastic, especially the second season.