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Breaking Bad
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‘Breaking Bad’ is an American crime drama television series created by Vince Gilligan that is widely regarded as one of the greatest television dramas ever made. Premiering in 2008, the series follows Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with terminal cancer, who turns to manufacturing methamphetamine with former student Jesse Pinkman to secure his family’s financial future.
Across five critically acclaimed seasons, the programme explores morality, ambition, identity and the consequences of power through complex character development and meticulous storytelling. Praised for its writing, performances and cinematic direction, ‘Breaking Bad’ won numerous awards and spawned the successful spin-off series ‘Better Call Saul’ and the sequel film ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’.
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More About Breaking Bad
'Breaking Bad' follows chemistry teacher Walter White as he partners with former student Jesse Pinkman to manufacture methamphetamine after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
'Breaking Bad' was created by Vince Gilligan, who also co-created its spin-off series 'Better Call Saul'.
'Breaking Bad' ran for five seasons between 2008 and 2013, comprising 62 episodes.