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Breaking Bad

  • TV Series
  • 2008–2013
  • TV-MA
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
9.5/10
2.3M
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Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008)
Here's a look at the final eight episodes of Breaking Bad, which premieres on Sunday, August 11 at 9/8c
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A chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student to secure his family's future.A chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student to secure his family's future.A chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student to secure his family's future.

  • Creator
    • Vince Gilligan
  • Stars
    • Bryan Cranston
    • Aaron Paul
    • Anna Gunn
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.5/10
    2.3M
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    • Creator
      • Vince Gilligan
    • Stars
      • Bryan Cranston
      • Aaron Paul
      • Anna Gunn
    • 5.3KUser reviews
    • 176Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #1
    • Won 16 Primetime Emmys
      • 169 wins & 269 nominations total

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    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Walter White
    • 2008–2013
    Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul
    • Jesse Pinkman
    • 2008–2013
    Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn
    • Skyler White
    • 2008–2013
    Betsy Brandt
    Betsy Brandt
    • Marie Schrader
    • 2008–2013
    RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte
    • Walter White, Jr.
    • 2008–2013
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Hank Schrader
    • 2008–2013
    Bob Odenkirk
    Bob Odenkirk
    • Saul Goodman
    • 2009–2013
    Steven Michael Quezada
    Steven Michael Quezada
    • Steven Gomez…
    • 2008–2013
    Jonathan Banks
    Jonathan Banks
    • Mike Ehrmantraut
    • 2009–2012
    Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
    • Gus Fring
    • 2009–2011
    Charles Baker
    Charles Baker
    • Skinny Pete
    • 2008–2013
    Jesse Plemons
    Jesse Plemons
    • Todd
    • 2012–2013
    Christopher Cousins
    Christopher Cousins
    • Ted Beneke
    • 2009–2012
    Laura Fraser
    Laura Fraser
    • Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
    • 2012–2013
    Matt Jones
    Matt Jones
    • Badger
    • 2008–2013
    Michael Shamus Wiles
    Michael Shamus Wiles
    • ASAC George Merkert
    • 2009–2012
    Lavell Crawford
    Lavell Crawford
    • Huell
    • 2011–2013
    Ray Campbell
    Ray Campbell
    • Tyrus Kitt
    • 2011
    • Creator
      • Vince Gilligan
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    Reviewers say 'Breaking Bad' is celebrated for its intricate storytelling, complex characters, and moral ambiguity. Walter White's transformation captivates audiences, praised for meticulous writing and compelling arcs. Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul deliver standout performances. Cinematography, dark humor, and exploration of human nature are frequently highlighted. Often compared to 'The Sopranos' and 'The Wire', it is considered a modern TV masterpiece. Minor flaws are noted, but overall quality is exceptional.
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    10jehuschultz

    The Best

    I cannot stress enough how good this show is. I've watched a lot of TV in my life and this show still remains the best show I've ever seen.
    10Rob1331

    Absolutely Brilliant!!

    Breaking Bad is every bit as good as everyone says it is. It's easily one of my favorites shows of all-time and one of the best shows in the history of television. Just read through the reviews and look at the 9.5 rating to see how loved this show really is. The writing and acting is what makes this show so special. I love this show so much that I've already watched it all the way through twice already and plan on doing so again sometime in the near future. There's nothing more I can say about this incredible show that hasn't already been said so just go watch it. But plan ahead to give yourself enough time because you're going to want to binge this as quickly as you can. It's addicting once you start!
    10manishsingh-03299

    Those days ain't gonna come back..

    When you finish the show you'll never be the same..I guarantee you
    10Supermanfan-13

    Damn near perfect!

    Breaking Bad is absolutely, without a doubt, one of the greatest tv shows ever created...it's damn near perfect! I know that people say that about a ton of different shows but Breaking Bad really is universally thought of as one of the greatest shows of all-time. All you have to do is go google "greatest tv shows of all-time" and I guarantee you that it's at or near the top of every list you'll find and there's a reason for that...because it is! Every season is just as brilliant as the others, which everyone knows is almost impossible for a show to do but one which Breaking Bad absolutely pulls off!! If you're one of the few people who still haven't seen this amazing show then do yourself a favor and go watch this immediately...you will not be disappointed!
    10oloratomakola

    Breaking Bad is the GOAT🐐!!!!!!!!!!

    For me it is the greatest TV series of all time.

    The show is better written than any other show I have ever seen. The entire storyline is a sweet cake of masterpiece and Walter White's classic character arc is the cherry on top of it.

    The story seems like it was well crafted from the very beginning, like every action has a thrilling and/or heartbreaking consequence. It built it's reputation well on its villains. Vince Gilligan's genius embodies 99,1% purely great story.

    Mostly I liked the episodes Face off, Ozymandias, Full measure, Salud, and of course Felina. Breaking Bad is one of the few TV shows that delivered a satisfying conclusion. Iconic characters like Walter White, Jesse, Saul, Mike, Hank and Gus were well written.

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    • Trivia
      Jesse Pinkman was originally slated to be written out by the 9th episode. During the hiatus caused by the writers' strike, creator Vince Gilligan, impressed by Aaron Paul's portrayal of Jesse as well as everybody just liking Paul, decided to reinstate the character and have Jesse's fate be given to another character in the finale of the first season.
    • Goofs
      In the opening credits, letters in the names of the cast and crew are highlighted in green to represent chemical element symbols. However, the "Ch" in Michael Slovis' name was highlighted in several early episodes, even though Ch is not a chemical element symbol. In later episodes, only the "C" (for Carbon) is highlighted.
    • Quotes

      Walter White: Who are you talking to right now? Who is it you think you see? Do you know how much I make a year? I mean, even if I told you, you wouldn't believe it. Do you know what would happen if I suddenly decided to stop going into work? A business big enough that it could be listed on the NASDAQ goes belly up. Disappears. It ceases to exist, without me. No, you clearly don't know who you're talking to, so let me clue you in. I am not in danger, Skyler. I AM the danger. A guy opens his door and gets shot, and you think that of me? No! I am the one who knocks!

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits use chemical symbols from the periodic table of elements as part of names : bromine (Br), and barium (Ba) for the title, none for creator Vince Gilligan (except when he gets a V for Vanadium), one for cast and crew members.
    • Alternate versions
      All episodes were rerun on an on-demand cable channel in some areas, without commercials but with additional scenes not included on AMC.
    • Connections
      Edited into Dropout: Breaking Bad/Walking Dead Mash-Up (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Dead Fingers Talking
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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Biến Chất
    • Filming locations
      • 3828 Piermont Dr NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA(Walter White's House)
    • Production companies
      • High Bridge Productions
      • Gran Via Productions
      • Sony Pictures Television
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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