: Critics have noted that supporting characters like Skyler and Hank are not yet as fleshed out as they become later on.
: Season 1 leans more heavily into black comedy than the rest of the series. The awkwardness of two amateurs trying to navigate the drug world—such as the infamous "bathtub incident"—provides a grimly funny contrast to the show's later, bleaker tone. Breaking Bad Season 1
: For some, the show’s focus on terminal illness and visceral violence makes it "relentlessly depressing". : Critics have noted that supporting characters like
For a deep dive into the show's early episodes, you can check out reviews from IGN and Rotten Tomatoes . Are you planning to for the first time, or bleaker tone. : For some