Breaking Bad
Show Important Facts:
- Genre: Crime drama, thriller
- Creator: Vince Gilligan
- Network: AMC, Netflix
- Original run: January 20, 2008 – September 29, 2013
- Seasons: 5
- Episodes: 62
- Key Themes:
- The Destructive Nature of Power: The show explores how power can corrupt and the devastating consequences of Walter’s descent into the criminal underworld.
- Moral Ambiguity: It raises questions about morality, ethics, and the lengths people will go to for survival and protection.
- Family Dynamics: The show examines the complex and evolving relationships between Walter, his wife Skyler, his children Walt Jr. and Holly, and his brother-in-law Hank Schrader.
- Critical Acclaim:
- Widely considered one of the greatest television series of all time.
- Won numerous awards, including 16 Primetime Emmy Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, and 2 Peabody Awards.
Breaking Bad
Plot: Walter White is a chemistry genius but works as a chemistry teacher at a high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His life drastically changes when he's diagnosed with stage III terminal lung cancer and given a prognosis of two years to live. To ensure that his pregnant wife and disabled teenage son have a financial future, he uses his chemistry background to create and sell the world's finest crystal methamphetamine. To sell his signature "blue meth," he teams up with Jesse Pinkman, a former student of his. The meth makes them very rich very quickly, but it attracts the attention of his DEA brother-in-law, Hank. As Walter and Jesse's status in the drug world escalates, Walter becomes a dangerous criminal, and Jesse becomes a hot-headed salesman. Hank is always hot on his tail, forcing Walter to devise new ways to cover his tracks.
Information
Runtime: 49 min
Seasons: 5
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: Won 16 Primetime Emmys. 172 wins & 269 nominations total
Writer: Vince Gilligan
Actors: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
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