When I first heard about Breaking Bad, I wasn’t really sure I’d like it at all. First of all, it was airing on AMC which, to me, isn’t really known for having stellar original series. Also, the premise about a high school teacher turning to his chemistry skills and a life of making crystal meth to pay for his cancer treatment seemed really out there, especially when it seemed this wasn’t being billed as a comedy. Add to this that Bryan Cranston of Malcolm in the Middle was starring, and I was completely confused … and eventually, extremely curious.
A pleasant surprise, Breaking Bad is much more than what appears on the cover. There’s a deep story here, and while it’s not meant to be outwardly funny, it definitely has its moments. Just look at the cover of the DVD and you’ll see what I mean.
Speaking of the DVD, let’s get to that giveaway! We’re giving away four copies of Breaking Bad‘s season one DVD to random commenters to this post. In addition, if you’re signed up to our mailing list and submit a comment to this post, you’ll be eligible to receive one of two awesome Schraderbräu t-shirts (“home-brewed to silky perfection!”) that will be part of the show’s upcoming second season (which starts March 8). The shirt is pictured below (click to see a larger version).
Entries to this giveaway must be made by Monday, March 2nd at 5 PM ET. We’ll pick winning comments completely at random and alert the winners next week. Only one entry per person and you must have a valid U.S.-based mailing address. Not following the guidelines above voids your entry. Good luck!
Meanwhile, here’s a video that helps sum up season one:
Clacked by Keith McDuffee 
on Feb 24, 2009 @ 13:00 EST5EDT
Woohoo! Can’t wait for Breaking Bad to return!
i want i want!!!
Never heard of Breaking Bad til now, but sounds neat.
This show would be rad to own! I will show it to all of my friends!
I’ve been wanting to see this!
never seen this show but it looks kinda kool.
So glad this show will be returning.
Like this.
I missed show on tv – I would love to get the DVDs!
I have never heard of this dvd before, but would like to see it
I haven’t seen this, but I’d love to.
sounds neat
Sounds like a great show.
I saw the first few episodes and thought it was brilliant, but then I lost track of it (AMC isn’t usually a channel I watch) and I would love to see how the season ends.
I would definitely love to be introduced to this TV series; I heard about this show, and all the rave reviews surrounding it, plus it’s great to see Bryan Cranston again.
Count me in!
I wasn’t sure I would like this show, either, and I still wasn’t sure until about 3/4 through the first episode. I ended up getting totally hooked, though, and was amazed by Bryan Cranston’s performance and the writing. Terrific, terrific show.
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I’ve never heard of this show until today! Can’t believe I’ve missed this one! Thanks for the terrific giveaway!
enter me please, thank you for the contest
Please count me in!
Have never seen it, but it sounds interesting.
I’ll have one please. I hope i win.
The Dad from Malcolm in the Middle making crystal meth? Count me in!
I’ll have one please. I hope i win. Thanks.
Love the show and would love to show it to people. I can’t wait for the new season.
missed this on TV if I don’t win I have to netflix it
Bryan Cranston is hilarious! I wonder if there is anything he wouldn’t do?! :-) Thank you.
I could use the laugh!
(I’m a subscriber.)
great show
THank you!
Great prize!
Nice contest.
I love this series. Bryan Cranston is amazing.
Groovy!
Great series
I’ve been telling everyone about this show, but it would be much easier to recruit viewers if I could just hand them the DVDs!
Cool!! I would love to win!!
Cool giveaway!
how did i miss this?
We don’t have cable anymore, so It would be nice to win so we could see this.
please enter me
would love to be entered.
I love this show and can’t wait for season 2. Bryan Cranston is fantastic in it as is all the cast.
I would love to win this dvd so I dont have to pay full price for a handful of episodes.
A weird but good series. I have liked Bryan since the Malcolm days.
Have only seen him in “Malcolm”- can only imagine what he would be like in a drama! I’d sure like to find out-thanks for the great contest.
The premise sounds very interesting. I’d like to see this show. I subscribe.
This sounds like something I would enjoy. Thanks.
looks good thanks
Great show! Can’t wait for the new season to begin.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Count me in!
Please enter me to win! Thank you!
I missed this show, but have heard it is really good!
send it on up
I missed the show but wish I could see it.
I dig this show
count me in please
I’d like to see this.
I don’t have PayTV, so this is my chance to see it. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
great show
I would love to win this. Thanks
This sounds like a neat DVD!
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would like to win!
THANKS
awesome! thanks :)
Great contest for a great show.
oh what a reat show. i would just love to own it. thanks for this great giveaway
WOOT!!!!
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want to win this
My Wife would love this!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win.
I find more and more the best television is found away from the three major networks. Would be gret to give this series a try.
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looks good
I’ve been wanting to watch this.
I would love a chance to win. Thank you
Ive been waiting for this to come out on dvd, please pick me!
I would like to see this
My husband and I never missed an episode and our anxiously waiting for the next season!
Hope I win this thanks
Thanks for the chance to win!
Great Prize… hope to win!
I cannot wait for season 2!! It is a great show, you never know what will happen next! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Please, enter me, great prize!!! I would love to win this.
Please enter me
I’d love to win
The guy in Breaking Bad is so good in his role. Sad, funny and desperate all at the same time. He deserves an award.
I like the show, & would like to win the DVD.
missed this show somehow and would love to check it out!
Please enter me.
When I first heard about this series, I was also turned off by the idea of a dying chemistry teacher making and selling crystal meth. But the more reviews I have read, the more it looks like this is a terrific series and not at all what I expected. Now I am looking forward to seeing it. Thank you for the chance to win.
great show
I love this show! It has quickly become one of my favorites and I would love to win this.
The show sounds interesting but I haven’t watched it yet. The reviews make me want to see it.
I have been wanting to watch this. Hopfully I get the chance to if I win
This show is so Edgy and Great, I love it. Bryan Cranston is fantastic. Thanks so much for this chance.
I would love to see this
I subscribed, thanks.
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
Love the show!
I loved the 1st season! Can’t wait until season 2!
I have never seen this show, it looks awesome!
We are huge Breaking Bad fans in our house! Can’t wait for the new season to start next week!
Great show! Thanks for the giveaway!
I SUBSCRIBED.
THIS IS A VERY FUNNY SHOW AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE DVD
This is a great show, would love to watch it again.
Looks like a fun show!
I subscribed.
This is a great show and one I would love to win for repeat viewing! I got hooked from the beginning and before long, all my friends were coming over to watch it. It catches you like the Sopranos once did…when it was on you planned on being home to watch it. I was happy to see it has been renewed for a second season. I thought it was one of the best series, and probably the best new series, to come out in 2008.
I’ve been wanting to see this show. Thanks!
This sounds good, I didn’t get to see these when the were on.
I have heard so much about this show. I need to start watching it. Thank you
I subscribed. Thank you
Happy Weekend!
Bryan Cranston is incredible. We’d love to own this.
I haven’t seen it yet, but it sounds like a
good show, thanks for the giveaway!
If they don’t reair the 1st season before the premiere. I hope to get a copy of it.
I started watching this show and really liked it, unfortunately i never had a chance to finish. thanks for the entry,
im a subscriber!
This show is a trip.
I saw an ad on this the other day and it looks really good
Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
I only got in on part of the 1st season of Breaking Bad, would love to go back and see what I missed before I see season 2. Thank you for the chance :)
This is great, please count me in.
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I wish I had watched this when they were running the first season because a friend told me how good it ended up being. So I would love to win this and catch up before season 2. Thanks so much!
this would be so awesome to win, i have not gotten a chance to watch this show!
Nice prize, please enter me.
My friends have told me that it is really good… would love to watch it!
My sister recommended this series — I would like to give it a try
I have not seen this but would like to. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
I really enjoy this show.
I haven’t seen the movie, but it sounds interesting. Thanks for having the contest!
PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY :)
I must have been living under a rock, but I only just recently heard of this show because of the promotion of its second season in magazines and the internet. The premise sounds really offbeat and intriguing, and I like any show that features a flawed, “antihero” lead character. Would love the chance to catch up on the show so I can start following it regularly – thanks!
I’m an email subscriber – thanks!
This would be an awesome thing to take home! C’mon…Hook me up! :-)
I’ve only seen one episode of this at a friends house, but it was interesting and cool. I don’t get AMC at home, so someone would have to… say… mail me the DVD set so that I can watch all the episodes.
I would love to win this great contest.
Would love it!!
I only saw bits and pieces of this show and wanted to see all of it. Great giveaway
brian cranston is the man!
I’ve heard that this is the best show no one is watching…
sounds really good
Thanks for the giveaway!
Looks great
I’ve got the popcorn and diet Coke.. just waiting on you to send the entertainment. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I signed up to your mailing list. Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
Sounds like a great series!
this seems like I show I would love!
It’s a great series- very real characters, people in very real situations – all acted very well!
Can’t wait for season 2 to see how far he is willing to go this season
Breaking Bad fans – here’s something way fun. Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are doing a live online chat on fancast.com on Wednesday, March 4 at 3 pm (ET)/Noon (PT) .
Get your questions and comments ready for the guys. It should be lively.
The direct link to Bryan and Aaron’s chat is
https://www.fancast.com/blogs/live-chat/live-chat-breaking-bad-stars-bryan-cranston-and-aaron-paul/
And you can go there now and set an email reminder for yourself, or even just leave a comment if you think you won’t be able to make the chat.
Cheers,
Jim (for Fancast)