"Bryan Cranston loves to act" Bryan: I love to act he loves to act

There’s so much acting in just his eyes alone. Somehow he can have the kindest suburban dad eyes you’ve ever seen, and switch to the cold animalistic gaze of a murderous druglord like it’s nothing

Walter White is also an actor. Bryan Cranston can play two layers of acting so well it’s insane.

I think the pizza scene was what really showed us Bryan's ability to act. The way he threw the pizza in one take was incredible!

Remember this is the same actor that has done a character that made his stomach talk in front of a mirror and another character convert to Judaism just for the jokes. With this range, he is (in my opinion) one of the best actors that have ever lived.

Skyler’s acting in the phone call scene in Ozymandias was also amazing, you can see her go from upset to confused/reassured as she realizes what Walt’s doing

Of course Cranston is incredible throughout the entire series, but a smaller scene I love that isn’t usually mentioned is the ‘rehearsal’ between Walt and Skyler in Bullet Points, when they’re preparing to go and lie to Hank and Marie about the gambling money etc. It’s a very interesting, almost ‘meta’ scene, that manages to be both compelling and hilarious due to the great performances of Cranston as well as Gunn.

For such a sweet person Bryan Cranston has really scary eyes. The scene where Jane died is a great example. The last shot he's crying, he closes his eyes and when he opens them again the change in his expression is shocking. It's like he's a completely different person. Great acting.

"Not only did he exceed our expectations, he raised the bar for everyone. And in doing so, he delivered the performance of a lifetime". Your goddamn right

Anthony Hopkins said Cranston's performance as Walter White was the greatest he'd ever seen

His acting looks so exhausting, it's so impressive that he can keep something like that up, the mentality he has to adopt and the level of acting he puts into every facial feature, I can't imagine doing that for as long as he did.

My personal favorite moment from him is when he finally admits to himself and skyler that he did all this because he liked it and was good at it. There’s pauses in between each sentence that say so much. One of certainty and pride that he was good at it, one where he’s looking back at everything he went through, and finally one of relief. Brilliant acting.

Bryan Cranston showed us a master at work while working on Breaking Bad. One scene that sold me on his acting was all the emotions he went through when he was going to shoot himself outside the RV.

The writing and acting is so brilliant that it made me side with and sympathise with Walt on my first viewing. He is, throughout most of the series, a completely horrible human being, but I found myself consistently moving the goalposts for what is morally acceptable alongside Walt. It was really only upon my second viewing that I saw through his self-deception and manipulation from the very beginning. It truly made me think deeply about my own moral compass.

man i wish i could forget the entire plot and relive it for the first time again. every couple of years i’ll binge watch the entire series again. a masterpiece

I like the theory that the alternate ending of breaking bad is just walter becoming Hal from Malcolm in the middle

Bryan Cranston is without a doubt one of the best actors of all time.

As someone who read his book twice " a life in parts" I just want to point out he didn't plan to see his daughters face when Jane died. That's something that randomly happened in the moment and elevated the scene, so they kept that take.

Every single time I watch one of there Breaking Bad Videos I get this intense urge to rewatch the entire show

I don't know what it is about that show, but it seemed it was almost impossible for any of the actors, even the ones with tiny roles to be bad in that show. It was insane that just about everyone who appeared in that show gave incredible performances.

Breaking bad is the perfect example of someone having a vision and everyone understanding that vision and giving it their all. Its hard to find people that actually dislikes the show itself because it's just impossible to argue that it wasn't made well and doesn't at least have some entertainment value

Bryan Cranston is the living proof that you should never stop believing in your goals, he was a successful comedic actor in Malcolm in the Middle and changed the entertainment industry forever with his performance. Maybe TVs greatest character

Anna was just as good honestly. she was not a popular character but think about how you'd react if your mild mannered husband went wacko, constantly deceiving, and gaslighting you and your family.

The performance at the end of “Crawl Space” is the greatest performance in the history of television and one of the best ever in general.

Hank dying was great - Him trying to pacify Walter Jr because he doesn't fully know the situation and he is able to while Skyler is more aware of what Walter's situation actually is and believes that Hank could actually be dead, all culminates into a fantastic scene that builds up into a final confrontation where everything falls apart.

I think my favorite part of Breaking Bad is when they all break the bad

Analyze Gus Fring next, Giancarlo Esposito is insanely talented .

Bryan can convey 2 sepaate emotions into a single scene brilliantly. That phone call scene is heartbreaking, it was a great scene

I think his voice changes are one of the most interesting pieces of his performance. Cranston perfectly captures how Walt begins to wear Heisenberg and Walt as interchangeable masks.

I never noticed that in that scene in Ozymandius that he was acting that way to get skylar out of trouble, really brilliant video!

I always use that Jane scene as an example of Bryan's most incredible work, you can literally see when Walt disappears and Heisenberg takes over, it's just truly exceptional.

If acting was that easy everyone would do it what he does in this show is outstanding

Nobody expected Bryan Cranston from "Malcolm in the Middle" to give one of the best dramatic performances in TV history but that's exactly what he did. Ever since "Better Call Saul" ended I've been thinking about watching "Breaking Bad" again and then you reminded me how incredible his acting is. One thing you didn't mention is that he guest starred in an episode of "The X-Files" which got the notice of Vince Gilligan and that got him this role.

Two of my favorite scenes to show his great acting is: 1) The 'intervention' scene in I believe the episode titled 'Gray Matter'. When Jr. (Or Flynn) mentions that Walt and Skylar never gave up on him. You can see the slight hesitation as he processes the thought, and then see the sorrow behind his eyes in the next moment thinking about it. 2) Then, of course, there is Ozymandias. When he returns home and says one of my favorite lines, "I tried to save him!" With the combined look of sorrow, anger, distress, and re-living the experience.

I don't watch a lot of TV and didn't watch Breaking Bad because everyone was talking about it. I thought it'd be shit. My wife and i watched the whole thing and it's the only TV series i've ever felt some sort of loss for once it finished. Very hard to describe but it's like we actually went on the journey with him and all the emotions he felt and no other TV show has ever done that to me. The finest acting performance in TV history and the writing and script are unparalleled.

I think the reason Breaking Bad has a “too many people think the protagonist is genuinely a good guy instead of the monster they clearly are” problem is because Bryan Cranston is SO GOOD in his acting that you yourself are also falling for Walt’s lies. When watching him you believe everything he says even on a rewatch you have to remind yourself “no, he’s lying”

This show never ceases to absolutely blow me away. Just finished watching it for the third time...the first time in like 8 years, and even though it being the third time of watch it, I was more amazed and impressed by it than ever. The acting, story/plot development, character development, character dynamics, cinematography.. it is a masterpiece in every possible quality.

Brian Cranston's portrayal of Walter H. White alone is more than enough to proclaim him an absolutely top tier actor, but when contrasting Walt to his role in Malcolm in the Middle, he demonstrates a range that VERY few actors ever possess. He's easily one of the best television actors of all time, perhaps even the singular best.

Bryan took us on a very emotional journey, he is brilliant.

Every time you make a video, I think: "oh wow, this guy has really outdone him self. He could not posible be any better than he already is". And then you create another. And another. And one more. And it keeps on getting better. And that is why, you are becomming my favorite youtuber. Because no matter the subject, you excel in it

This show, every actor in it, and the writing were all combined an absolute masterpiece

bryan cranston is one of the greatest actors ever. you cant tell that you're watching a show when you watch breaking bad because of how bryan acts. he makes the character of walter white seem so real

Bryan Cranston is the Heisenberg of acting. He is able to show all possible emotions at once, in superposition.

Just when I'm on a restless search for Breaking Bad content because I've seen most videos on youtube about it, you come in clutch! Thank you!!

i don't think anything will ever reach the levels of intensity, stress and acting genius on display during the crawlspace scene. what a ridiculously talented production.

A actor who can act out feelings without words is amazing

I know this video is 4 months old and nobody will probably see this, but this video has really helped me alot as me and my friend want to become actors.

Performance of a lifetime indeed. very rarely do you see this level of acting. Bryan Cranston is a truly gifted individual.

The mastery of playing Walt distills in this quote in how he transitions from trying to persuade Hank to threatening him, all from the subtle changes of tone of his voice: “If you don't know who I am, then maybe your best course would be to… tread lightly.”

I love these analysis videos. Brilliant job sir. 👌🏻👌🏻

I think BC's work on malcolm was the perfect precursor to BB, he uses so many physical movements to sell the scene, but they don't have to be huge outlandish movements. My word I love this show, time for a rewatch

This channel made me appreciate my fave shows and actors... big love man

if you showed me Breaking Bad and told me it was a crime documentary Id believe you the acting was nuts..

brian cranston is a genius, great analysis!!

Fantastic essay. Cranston is among my favorite actors because of this role. And naturally it's my all time favorite TV show.

Breaking Bad is untouchable. No series comes close to Breaking Bad. It only happens once in a lifetime.

Brilliant video. When I watched it for the first time, I was amazed at his performance! As well as Aaron Paul's performance. Both incredible... I would love to see a video like this for Aaron Paul as Jesse. His character deserves to be studied like that as well in my opinion!

This is the first time I watch a video of yours and I must say, this is amazing. Well done!

Your insights as you break down characters or performances really heighten my appreciation for the work or the actor as you give me lots of new things to observe and consider. Kudos!

Definitely the best acted TV show I've seen in my 55 years. Not a single actor ever phoned it in, ever! Dean/Hank changed a lot due to him starting the show thinking he was the comic relief, but soon made that work by just turning into a blowhard every single person has meet/worked with. While many say young RJ was paid to eat breakfast for 6 years, he give gut wrenching performances as a young man who idolized his father and want though heartbreak knowing something was off the whole time but thinking it was just because his mother didn't support his father in his battle with cancer or gambling. Honestly, when making a list of the great acting in that show, it would be easier to try and find a bad proformance than list ever single good one. Carlos/Gus could make you piss your pants without even blinking. He was so good that you actually started to root for Hector, maybe the most evil of all the characters in his last episode. That's talent!!! Aaron/ Jessie could have easily been a One note character in so many others hands, but it could be said he grows the most out of anyone. From a stoner who just lives for the day to a person who lived though more highs and lows in just 2 years than probably any person on Earth, even Walter. Vince Gilligan has made Two of imo the best shows in TV history with Breaking Bad and the almost as good Better Call Saul. Thank you to everyone involved.

Dude i love the way you analyze the scenes, never seen content like this

I watched Breaking Bad at least four times but some of the little details you mention I had never noticed. Great analysis!

I absolutely love this video, you broke down Bryan's performance in such an easy to understand way. Keep up the work man, I look forward to when I see your analysis videos come into my notifications!

Your channel is like the masterclass I didn’t know I was looking for! Can‘t wait to see and watch more!!

I've wanted a video like this for so long dude. For years I've wanted to better understand acting through analysis.

He definitely did. Great work, again.

Masterful analysis. Much respect!

You’ve got a great channel here man, keep up the awesome work.

The most amazing part of his acting is how he conveys Walter's moral ambiguity and actual caring, all while sometimes in full Heisenberg mode.

wow, never thought about some of those details. Thank you for sharing!!!!

Another great video about a villain played so remarkably well by Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston as Walter White literally changed my life. As a teen in HS entering my JR or Senior year I started downloading and binging the show and it changed the way I ever saw acting writing and cinema as well as tv shows. I grew up watching this guy as Hal and to see him go from a Pushover to a criminal God made me think about me how I was always quiet never spoke my opinions and was even a bit of a pushover after watching this show I learned something to never let myself be a pushover I defended myself with everything and I also spoke my mind and opinions obviously not gonna be dealing or selling drugs but it made me look at myself and change for the better imo. This show made me wanna even now start looking to pursue acting just so I can hopefully one day give all the credit to Bryan Cranston and say thank you for changing the way I view life lol

Very detailed and thorough analysis. Excellent work.

Another great analysis. Thank you

Why isnt this guy has 100k suscribers already?. What a content man. Really great. You will get big in no time

The phone call scene is unbelievable. Amazing video

I have never seen a video Essay like this, instantly subscribed

Absolutely brilliant analysis. Last scene especially, in the way all three come together. I think you're right about the writers writing to his ability. I've never seen a scene that emotionally complex before.

this video needs more views, this is some quality content.

Fantastic review 👏 Indeed this TV series introduced a lot of drama secrets to us we were not aware to in past. However, one fantastic moment when he was honest with Skyler at the last scene!! And when he saved Jesse at the end ..He showed us a real moment of fatherhood..and it summarized his relationship with Jesse

I am so glad you refered to the phone call scene of season 5. Its a masterclass of acting and the most impressive scene I've seen my hero Bryan perform in the entire show and that's damn saying something! He is truly a one in a million talent

Thank you for your videos!!!

I really liked the analysis on all of this. Well done!

All of breaking bad was perfected. Not a single actor was and at their job. Bryan Cranston was amazing as Walter White, showing a rise in power but a decline in mental state. Aaron Paul perfected Jesse Pinkman, never hiding what he was thinking and really making you feel for him. Anna Gunn perfected being a victim, RJ Mitte showed how a teenager would react to learning his father will die, and then finding out that, while waiting for his death, his father had become an entirely different man than he once was. I could write a whole essay on how beautifully Breaking Bad was written, and how perfectly each and every character was played.

amazing analyzing!

Dude this is the second video I've watched of yours and I'm already enjoying your channel.

Incredible analysis of Walther White. Would love to see a similar video for Ragnar Lothbrok Form Vikings.

I didn’t even recognize him at first as Walter White… he did an amazing job

Fantastic video! Wish I could have said this the day you put it out but it's truly a great analysis.

I found this show just this year, of course I heard about it a million years ago but didn’t watch shows back then. I’m so glad I found it, I’m a fan for life. What an amazing show on all levels and BCS too! I’m itching for the next half of S6! Guess because they’re both super relatable by making you empathetic in watching someone’s demise. We’ve all watched people throw their lives away in reality. But to watch from behind the lens and feel the same empathy, that’s really great writing and acting from all people involved!

One of the greatest actors of all time. Thank you for this video.

Definitely one of the best actors to grace this earth. I am more than blessed to have the ability to watch this legend perform this character.

Lovely video, learnt a lot. Thank you!

excellent analysis

I just finishing the show for the first time and I was genuinely unsure with myself if Cranston was actually playing Walt because he felt so real and like a totally real person, and I know he only shaved his head and has a goatee but I legit couldn’t see Bryan Cranstons face anymore by the end

*Welp* after watching this I feel the need rewatch Breaking Bad again for the 308th time

wow fantastic observations and great video!!!

Good work, great channel.

I don't think I've ever seen better acting in anything ever. Amazing performance. Another fantastic yet more subtle performance is Rami Malek in Mr Robot (Christian Slater too.) Those are my 2 favorite shows of all time.

Cranston is a chameleon. He gets under the skin of his subjects. I saw his performance as Dalton Trumbo and judged it a masterpiece. Looking forward to more.