Breaking Bad - Help me get the missus into it

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Chaps, this is serious.

A while back I started watching BB with my wife, and we got through a few episodes. Probably to S1/E5.

For whatever reason, we stopped there and she hasn't watched any since. I have since watched it, and as everyone everywhere knows, it's the best thing that's ever been made for TV.

However, my missus has approximately a 30 min attention span with TV any series, and if it doesn't engage her with some huge twist, massive event or otherwise, she loses interest. She'll happily watch her way through other series if they manage to do it, but BB didn't really get going until further into S1/early S2. I tried to explain that the characters are being developed, but she's having none of it.

So, I think I can manage one final attempt to get her into it, and that's to skip to an episode that will blow her mind, convince her it's the best thing since Friends and then watch it through from near to the beginning of S1.

Which episode would you choose? It needs to be 'self-contained' enough that it stands by itself, yet super-engaging, so makes her realise she's clearly mental if she doesn't watch the rest.

Help!
 
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Cheers guys, started about where we left off in the end, got through one episode and she didn't leave the room.

I think she stubbornly enjoyed it (like I used to with Friends (!)), so at least I might have someone to share the epicness of BB with.

Talking about epic series, I think to watch 'The Wire' again!!

The Wire - that could be next on the menu as one of her mates recommended it (she doesn't trust my judgement on anything telly related since I suggest we watch Twin Peaks). Already watched all episodes of The Wire myself, was definitely one of the best I've seen.

BB is definitely more entertaining though.
 
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