Breaking Badis widely considered one of the best shows of all time, but one of its stars, Aaron Paul, once shared his own love for a very different series that is also a huge hit.Breaking Badwas wildly popularwith both critics and audiences, and understandably so, thanks to its phenomenal writing, performances, and direction.
It is undeniably one of thebest crime dramas of all time, and it spawned multiple spinoffs. What’s more,Breaking Badnever had a bad season, even with some episodes becoming more popular than others. The series isn’t likely to lose favor anytime soon, but several years after it ended, Paul praised another beloved series.
The Actor Shared His Love of Stranger Things Immediately After Its Premiere
By now, most streaming audiences are likely familiar withStranger Thingsas it has grown increasingly popular since its 2016 debut, butimmediately after the first season aired, Aaron Paul was already a huge fan. Just over a month after its premiere, Paul shared that it was “one of the best things [he’s] ever seen,” (viaFlavorwire).
Numerous actors and other celebrities have voiced their own enjoyment of the series, but Paul’s statement feels like incredibly high praise given just how impressive his own TV show was.
Paul had even taken to X (at that time Twitter) to share his thoughts on the series, which later led to him interviewing Millie Bobby Brown forElle. During the interview, Paul gushed over the then-teen star and her performance in the series.The pair likewise praised the show’s 1980s inspirations, a factor that has certainly made the series memorable.
Numerous actors and other celebrities have voiced their own enjoyment of the series, but Paul’s statement feels like incredibly high praise given just how impressive his own TV show was. The now almost 9-year-old statement alsoserves as a perfect reminder of just how groundbreakingStranger Thingsfeltwhen it first hit Netflix.
Why Stranger Things Season 1 Is Still The Show’s Best Season
The Tone And Story Of Season 1 Remain Unmatched
Looking back at Paul’s praise and interview, it seems strange to think that there was a time whenStranger Thingsseason 2 was not a given.The series started with such a bang, setting up a wholly developed, real universe for its lovable characters, that it was impossible not to get hooked from season 1, episode 1.
In fact,Stranger Thingsseason 1 is arguably still the best season.The show’s inspirations were so clear, without being overwhelming, creating a history almost like our own with a hidden supernatural layer just beneath the surface. To this point, season 1’s story of Will in the Upside Down and the discovery of Eleven worked perfectly.
The emotional and physical stakes were high for each of the characters, but they still felt like adventurous children.Stranger Thingsseason 1’s story still feels the most crisp and complete, without anything unnecessary. LikeBreaking Bad, none of the seasons could truly be called bad, butStranger Thingsseason 1 still stands out as the best.
Breaking Bad
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Breaking Bad, created by Vince Gilligan, follows a chemistry teacher turned drug kingpin named Walter White (Bryan Cranston) as he attempts to provide for his family following a fatal diagnosis. With nothing left to fear, White ascends to power in the world of drugs and crime, transforming the simple family man into someone known only as Heisenberg.
