10. The Cinematography
Theres a certain way that T.V shows are usually shot in order to keep the budgets manageable. T.V Cinematographers cant normally as all out as those that work on feature films, especially if a show runs up to 22 24 episode. Theyve got to pace themselves; its almost like a signature of the medium. Breaking Bad however runs for thirteen episodes, invariably meaning that the Cinematographers are able to cram more in. As a result, I often forget, if just for a second, that Im watching a T.V show and it feels like Im watching a movie. Theres just so much of visual interest when you sit down to an episode of Breaking Bad; so many little techniques and tricks used to enhance the drama through visual stimulus. Its only an element sure, but since T.V, just like film, is a fully visual medium, its an important element that if gotten wrong can throw a tarpaulin over a superior script. Get the balance right though, and you get Breaking Bad. Check out this compilation of Breaking Bads many awesome P.O.V shots, and know youre witnessing greatness: http://vimeo.com/34773713