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"Breaking Bad" (2008): :  -- A drama about a high school chemistry teacher who's suffering from the world's worst case of mid-life crisis and becomes a criminal.
"Breaking Bad" (2008): :  -- A drama about a high school chemistry teacher who's suffering from the world's worst case of mid-life crisis and becomes a criminal.
"Breaking Bad" (2008): Season 1: Episode 6 -- A clip from the episode Crazy Handful of Nothing, from season one of the series Breaking Bad
"Breaking Bad" (2008): Season 1: Episode 5 -- A clip from the episode Gray Matter, from season one of the series Breaking Bad
"Breaking Bad" (2008): Season 1: Episode 4 -- A clip from the episode Cancer Man, from season one of the series Breaking Bad

Overview

User Rating:
9.0/10   118 votes
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Creator:
Vince Gilligan
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Contact:
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 full episode list
Release Date:
January 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama more
Tagline:
The end justifies the extreme.
Plot:
A drama about a high school chemistry teacher who's suffering from the world's worst case of mid-life crisis and becomes a criminal.
Awards:
Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 wins & 12 nominations more
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User Comments:
Please stay on the air.... more (29 total)
US TV Schedule:
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Cast

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Bryan Cranston ... Walter H. White (20 episodes, 2008-2009)
Anna Gunn ... Skyler White (20 episodes, 2008-2009)
Aaron Paul ... Jesse Pinkman (20 episodes, 2008-2009)

Dean Norris ... Hank (20 episodes, 2008-2009)
Betsy Brandt ... Marie (20 episodes, 2008-2009)
RJ Mitte ... Walter White Jr. / ... (20 episodes, 2008-2009)

Steven Michael Quezada ... Gomez / ... (12 episodes, 2008-2009)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
45 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Certification:
USA:TV-14 | New Zealand:R16 (season 1) | Australia:MA

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Trivia:
Just like Walter wears something green in every episode, Jesse wears something with red in it every episode. more
Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "The Soup: (2009-03-13)" (2009) more

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26 out of 29 people found the following comment useful.
Please stay on the air...., 31 October 2008
10/10
Author: chuckbytes from Canada

Absolutely one of the most ground breaking bad ass shows on the screen, (pardon the pun). Definitely not for everyone but finally something that feels real.

I personally like the fact they pull no punches. I find myself pausing at the fact that I am so intrigued by this hard core street wise program, more than any of the other big name series. This one really hits home and gives a true behind the scenes look at what most would consider the bad guys. I'm not condoning the contents of the story, and I don't think the show is either, there is no glamor in what these boys are doing, but it's giving an insight to the darker side of many streets.

How the denial and desperation that can occur to the common working stand up citizen, the pillar of society that suddenly changes his moral standing in a society driven by the almighty dollar. This is pretty dam close to Fallen (Michel Douglas) but with up to date street smarts nd a lot more punch.

The characters don't over exaggerate their roles and the story line isn't filled with cleaver dialog or near to impossible feats of bravery or beating impossible odds. Just true to life screwed up events that could take place in the real world. I think they did their research on this one. Good work everyone.

I hope we get more than a second and third season out of this great crew (every one of them). From the writing and production sets to the acting, costumes, lighting, filming and originality. I've seen a few good series lost to the wrong decision makers, hope this one doesn't end up short (long live FireFly)

Chuckbytes

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