On 18:16 22 Dec 2019, Bruce > wrote:

> On Sun, 22 Dec 2019 13:12:23 GMT, Pamela >
> wrote:
>
>>On 22:25 21 Dec 2019, Bruce > wrote:
>>
>>> On Sat, 21 Dec 2019 17:14:59 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>>>
>>>>On 12/21/2019 4:55 PM, Bruce wrote:
>>>>> On Sat, 21 Dec 2019 14:47:12 -0700, jay > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 12/20/19 3:43 AM, Bruce wrote:
>>>>>>> On Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:37:58 GMT, Pamela >
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 06:45 20 Dec 2019, Bruce > wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:25:08 GMT, Pamela
>>>>>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On 19:25 19 Dec 2019, Dave Smith >
>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> It has all the characteristics of a soap opera. There is a
>>>>>>>>>>> cast of characters coming in and out of the series, some of
>>>>>>>>>>> them evil, some somewhat admirable, parallel sub plots, love
>>>>>>>>>>> stories, romance and sex, betrayals, disappearances and
>>>>>>>>>>> deaths. Some of the characters are down right evil while
>>>>>>>>>>> others are shown to be capable of doing bad.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I suppose even Breaking Bad could be called a soap although
>>>>>>>>>> that may not the best description.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Of course not. Not that I'm a huge fan, but BB has nothing to do
>>>>>>>>> with a soap.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> You wouldn't call the subplot of Walter's domestic life and its
>>>>>>>> marital crises pure soap?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> That's not enough to call the whole show a soap. Not by a long
>>>>>>> shot.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If they advertise soap it can be called a soap opera. duh
>>>>>
>>>>> "A soap opera is a radio or television serial dealing especially
>>>>> with domestic situations and frequently characterized by melodrama
>>>>> and sentimentality." (Wiki)
>>>>>
>>>>> It's not a soap opera.
>>>>>
>>>>You have to consider the origins of the term. It is used generically
>>>>now for many serial shows. P & G should have copyrighted the name and
>>>>allowed it to be used only when advertised by their products. .
>>>
>>> I guess it also depends whether killing a psychotic drugs trafficker
>>> is part of one's daily "domestic situation". I don't do it that often.
>>
>>Although the dominant plot arc is violence and drug manufacturing, the
>>whole of Walter's domestic situation revolves around relationship
>>difficulties. It's there are pure soap especially as it contributes
>>little to the main plot (apart from connecting to the brother in law
>>Hank and his killing much later).
>
> It's mainly about the trials and tribulations of the drugs business.
>
> I'm starting to wonder if you've ever seen a soap. They're those
> programs where you never stop when you're zapping.

Overwhelmed man living in the suburbs disgnosed with terminal cancer tries
to look after his family while enduring a series of melodramatic
encounters in which the players have strong characterisation. He keep his
big secret away from his unsupportive wife and crippled son and especially
from his FBI brother in law. Uses his chenistry skills but sadly drifts
onto the wrong side of the law. Each episode finishes with a cliffhander
to make sure the viewer comes back for more.

Some parts sound melodramatic and soapy. The unusual high-res camera
angles and regular violence don't change that.