Fans,
After discussing Breaking Bad with others or quite a while now, I have noticed a common comment. With the popularity of the show growing exponentially over the last two seasons, many more people are avid watchers of the show. Initially, I would always try to bring it up to people who were on the vague topic of television, only to be met with wandering eyes.
Skylar is Walt's wife, and she's assertive. When Walt was a much easier going guy, previous to even the first season, he would bow to Skylar in almost every regard. But Walt loves Skylar. Alot. So when Walt starts to act strange, and eventually seemingly out of control, Skylar reverts to her assertiveness. This comes off as really annoying and results in most viewers despising her. What should be realized however, is this IS the point!
Walt goes through different struggles with other underground drug dealers, which seem to be the conflicts with our protagonist, and the plot overall. Hank being in the DEA is obviously one, however this is never really banked off of for cheap scares or plot points. Instead, the conflict that keeps the show seamless between sagas is Skylar. Skylar is our true antagonist.
Now with people constantly hearing good things about the show, the views have gone up. And with with views, common perceptions have arrived. Nearly every time the show is being discussed, a sentence seems to constantly be present; 'I HATE Skylar.' However, I do not disagree at all. What people must realize about the show is the role these feelings have in the show, that only build to the beautiful Breaking Bad program.
This fact is also beautifully conveyed. Skylar is a good person, she does what is best for her family (most of the time). This is the same ends that Walt has on the, usually competing side, of what Skylar agrees on. However, while Walt is able to sacrifice stability and laws for his cause, Skylar is able to sacrifice her husband for hers.
Til next time
Dude, I couldn't agreee more. I know this was posted a while ago, but seriously, the amount of people who hate Skyler as a character because she disapproves and is suspicious of a drug dealing husband (HOW DARE SHE) is just wrong. Skyler's character, her transition from suspicious husband and eventual corruption to keep her family afloat is beautiful and an excellent foil to Walter. Whilst Walt claims to do this for his family, it is now all hubris. However, Skyler truly does to this for her family, and is seen feeling genuine regret and panic whenever shit gets real.
ReplyDeleteI love this show, each character Journey has been brilliantly handled, and you've got some awesome blogs on here for dudes who like that breaking bad. You deserve more comments; I hope you start up again for season 5!