The biggest challenges facing most "Breaking Bad" fans during the crime drama's final weeks are coping with cliffhangers and nervously speculating about the show's conclusion. The stakes are higher for viewers like Donna Bowman. Every Sunday night, within a few hours of the final credits, Ms. Bowman completes a written analysis of the episode, decoding the narrative of one of the most tightly written dramas in TV history. She must anticipate questions in the minds of thousands of readers waiting to read her review online Monday morning and, if she's on her game, get some laughs in the process.

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