Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad

2013TV ShowEndedEnglish

Walter White, a New Mexico chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a prognosis of only two years left to live. He becomes filled with a sense of fearlessness and an unrelenting desire to secure his family's financial future at any cost as he enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime.

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IMDb9.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic99
Google Users95%
Director: Vince GilliganGenres: Crime Drama, Thriller, Neo-Western

Plot Summary

Walter White, a meek high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, transforms into a ruthless methamphetamine kingpin. Alongside his former student, Jesse Pinkman, he begins manufacturing and selling blue meth to secure his family's financial future. As their empire grows, Walt becomes increasingly consumed by greed and power, leading him down a dark path of violence, moral decay, and a desperate struggle to evade law enforcement.

Critical Reception

Breaking Bad is universally acclaimed as one of the greatest television shows of all time, lauded for its intricate plotting, complex character development, and superb acting. Critics and audiences alike praised its evolution from a cautionary tale to a profound study of morality and consequence, with the final season earning widespread critical adulation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Universally praised for its compelling narrative and character arcs.
  • Bryan Cranston's performance as Walter White is considered one of the finest in television history.
  • The show masterfully explores themes of morality, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly celebrate Breaking Bad for its gripping storyline, brilliant acting, and satisfying conclusion. Many viewers found Walter White's transformation from a sympathetic character to a formidable anti-hero to be a captivating and thought-provoking element of the series. The show's intense drama and complex characters are frequently highlighted as major strengths.

Awards & Accolades

Primetime Emmy Awards (including Outstanding Drama Series), Golden Globe Awards, Peabody Award, AFI Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive blue color of the meth produced by Walter White was achieved using a blue food coloring, and its unique appearance became an iconic element of the show.

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drystyx

drystyx

This is the kind of TV show for the "formula lovers" who want to feel superior. There is an air of the superiority complex of the "drug knowledgeable" crowd in this series about a "smart guy" breaking into the drug trade. His "talent" mak...
l33t5p34k3r

l33t5p34k3r

Started out really good, but dropped quality after the second to last season
Dean

Dean

I'll be honest, at first when I started this TV show and finished first season, I didn't like it. It felt boring for me and I stopped watching, but after few years, I decided to give it a chance and continue. I'm so happy because of my deci...
slyone10001

slyone10001

Wow....where to start. Not really into "DRUG" inspired shows. But this one had me from the start. The only bad about this show was the split seasons when it was a first run show. But now you can go right through to the next episode with out...