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[AJ-hczo]

Always loved how positive Bryan is about Malcolm in the Middle. Hal is high art just like walter white.

[x-F]

"Dewey, go easy on the orange juice,  that stuff doesn't grow on... wait, it does! So why's it so damn expensive?" - Hall Wilkerson

[samsummer]

Hal is the closest anyone has come to capturing classic Homer Simpson energy in a live action show. Epic performance

[Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

Hal & not too many actors today or yesterday would be able to pull it off. Bryan never fails to amaze. Thank you.

[iw_legendary_sayain]

There’s one Hal moment that always stood out for me. The one where he’s in the boy’s room. He’s sitting there having a real fatherly moment while he’s caressing supposedly Malcom’s head which was a monster mask. And Reese’s head which was a balloon with a smiley face drawn over it. (I’m smirking like an idiot as I type this) Anyway he leans in to kiss Reese goodnight but the balloon explodes in his face causing him to freak out. All the while this wakes up Dewey, as he looks over to see the monster mask looking dead back at him. Dewey starts screaming which causes this domino effect of comedic writing. Which in turn causes Hal to scream even louder and more frantic 😂😂😂

[wayneivers]

MITM is one of the greatest shows of all time. It smashes every sitcom trope going. The cast is perfect, there's never a dull moment and it works on all levels for adults and kids.

[MrWoonster]

It's really bizarre yet amazing how Bryan is able to change his facial expression and look like a completely different person altogether, almost as if a different aura is felt.

[eggsrsweet]

I really like that Conan pointed out the comedic aspect of BrBa. I feel like people forget how absolutely hilarious certain moments were in that show!

[manvirshergill]

This man cemented Walter White as the Greatest tv character of all time by giving us an amazing, spellbinding and a truly unforgettable performance. 4 Emmys for playing one Character Wow!!! Truly of one the greatest actors out there, Bravo Bryan 👏👏👏👏

[sgt.yarpyarp]

Probably one of the best examples of an actor with incredible range Hal and Walter are so totally different but extremely memorable characters

[buckbeaksgarden]

Bryan Cranston is my favorite actor. He is incredibly talented and riveting.

[JacobC]

Hal’s speed walking episode is still one of the funniest TV episodes of the 2000s. Malcolm In The Middle was my favorite show for a long time, I miss the 2000s and the way the world was then.

[realcoleworld]

Crazy that breaking bad finished ten years ago but it still feels like it’s talked about just as much now as it was back then.

[SkywalkerSamadhi]

“Heavens gonna suck.” - Hal

Funniest line in the whole show. Destroys me every time. The best thing about Hal was how much he loves his wife. It was just so refreshing.

[samueljose]

The fact that Malcolm has 15 years of uninterrupted broadcasting here in Mexico is no small thing, I could say without fear of being wrong that it is in the top three most successful series in this country, it literally shaped a generation.

[emu_warrior]

Malcolm in the middle is one of the best comedies ever created. Just pure hilarity from start to end.

[ShrimplyPibblesJr]

I loved Hal and Tim Whatley long before BB.

The elevator synopsis I heard of BB was “the dad from Malcolm in the middle plays a chemistry teacher that discovers he has cancer and starts cooking meth to leave money behind.”


One aspect of WW I found on rewatching is he was always difficult to work with and a very insecure narcissist. It’s why he taught a high school chemistry. He can’t deal with equals.

[anastasiabeaverhausen]

Cranston is the best. One of my favorite things ever is Anthony Hopkins' fan-boy letter of appreciation for his sustained brilliance as Walter White.

[xGuitarInFlamesx]

It's not just playing both roles. It's nailing them to perfection

[VandrefalkTV]

His performance as Hal, and his real life care for Frankie, is what makes me respect Bryan so much. Man, you're a true inspiration.