Reading Meaning into Sets, Props, and Filming Locations of “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul”

In recent years, I've become fascinated by the use of architecture, props, and sets to send coded messages in the backgrounds of the television series "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul."

Here is a slightly-updated version of the talk I gave on the subject at the 40th Annual Southwest Popular/American Culture Association Conference in Albuquerque on February 22, 2019. The talk runs nearly 40 minutes, and focuses on Season 4 of "Better Call Saul."

My hope is to encourage discussion and to enhance appreciation for the amazing work of Vince Gilligan and his entire team.