Breaking Bad
Created by Vince Gilligan
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. From TMDB
380 reactions from 4 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy, TMDB reviews) · newest Oct 18, 2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026 · How this works
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Many viewers consider Breaking Bad a masterpiece with superb acting and character development. [1][2][3] Some find the show formulaic and dull, with a sense of superiority. [4]
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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" makes him the important cog in the machine. He can call his shots. Still, the ruffians give him a rough way to go, because criminals really are stupid. Once they learn that they are …
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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 decision, because after finishing this TV show, I can definitely tell that it was a masterpiece! 5th season is a bomb and 14th season was shocking! It left me with sad, euphoric shock …
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Breaking Bad is just one of those shows that gets everything right. The story, characters, tension, dark humor, and slow-burn buildup all come together perfectly. Every season feels meaningful, and the character development is incredible. It kept me hooked from start to finish. 100% my vibe — absolutely no complaints. - Refined by AI
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Great tv show, this is my second time watching this and it was just as good as the first. Other than the obvious bad behavior one factor stood out to me, although crime does pay, you will always get caught in the end, one way or another. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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My favorite TV show of all time. Such a timeless masterpiece that never disappoints every rewatch. A MUST WATCH!
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Critics, per Wikipedia
Breaking Bad received universal acclaim and has been praised by many critics as one of the greatest television shows of all time. The series has also developed a cult following. The series has an overall rating of 87 of out 100 on Metacritic. The American Film Institute listed Breaking Bad as one of the top ten television series of 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. In 2013, TV Guide ranked it as the ninth greatest TV series of all time. By its end, the series was among the most-watched cable shows on American television, with audience numbers doubling from the fourth season to the fifth. A 2015 survey by The Hollywood Reporter of 2,800 actors, producers, directors, and other industry people…
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60 of 380 · most liked firstThe Lincoln Lawyer is that rare TV show - knows what it is. Doesn’t try to be Breaking Bad, but is better than it needs to be.
neutral · AI labelView post →BREAKING: Bad Bunny smashes MAGA haters with a record-breaking 133.5 million estimated viewers for his halftime show, making it the most-watched Super Bowl performance in history. Bad Bunny’s decision to perform solely in Spanish and proudly represent his Puerto Rican heritage. Take that Trump! 🏈🥳🥳🥳
neutral · AI labelView post →Quote post with something good that lasted longer than the Confederacy (1861-1865) The television series Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
neutral · AI labelView post →BREAKING: Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show at Super Bowl LX.
neutral · AI labelView post →Breaking: Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. “What I'm feeling goes beyond myself,” he said. “This is for my people, my culture, and our history.” Story: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished a Breaking Bad rewatch and it's really funny how much it's just a show about a guy who buys a hat that makes him act wild
positive · AI labelView post →First poster for ‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan’s next TV series. • Described as a psychological sci-fi starring Rhea Seehorn • Coming soon to Apple TV+
neutral · AI labelView post →First promo for ‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan’s new psychological sci-fi series “Happiness is contagious” Coming soon to Apple TV+
neutral · AI labelView post →RJ Mitte, the 'Breaking Bad' star who had a career-making performance as Walter White, Jr. in the hit show and became an impassioned advocate for people with disabilities, has died at age 34. Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
neutral · AI labelView post →Take away all the GOAT candidates: The Wire, Sopranos, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, and Lost. What’s the best show outside of that group?
neutral · AI labelView post →First trailer for 'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan’s upcoming sci-fi series ‘Pluribus' It follows 'the most miserable person on Earth' who 'must save the world from happiness' Releasing November 7 on Apple TV+
neutral · AI labelView post →New teaser for 'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan’s upcoming sci-fi series ‘Pluribus' It follows 'the most miserable person on Earth' who 'must save the world from happiness' Releasing November 7 on Apple TV+
neutral · AI labelView post →TOMORROW NITE @ 8pm EST! we finally return to ABQ once more to watch more BREAKING BAD VR and COMMENTATE IT. its da commentary PART 2! we'll have BTS and other to show you As Well. DON'T MISS IT!!! twitch.tv/wayneradiotv
neutral · AI labelView post →Apparently they're making a prequel spinoff of Breaking Bad about Saul Goodman??? I really can't see that concept having legs outside of a half hour comedy show type deal, but I guess I'm interested to see where they're going with it
neutral · AI labelView post →‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dead at 34.
neutral · AI labelView post →At no point watching Breaking Bad did I think Walter White was a cool dude who I wanted to be like. I felt sorry for him turning himself into a repulsive monster. Which was, I thought, the point of the show.
positive · AI labelView post →The haunting new show from Vince Gilligan, who created Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, is set in Gilligan's now-signature location, Albuquerque. n.pr/4oT3Sl9
neutral · AI labelView post →Breaking: Bad Bunny invites the Portland Frog to be one of the dancers at his Super Bowl halftime show.
neutral · AI labelView post →Reminder that Breaking Bad was a TV show about the U.S. healthcare system.
positive · AI labelView post →Also meant to say as I am slowly watching through Breaking Bad S1 (only season finale left), it is an interesting show. One of those shows I can see why people liked it, but also it is the kind of... show that had that certain kind of 2000s-2010s vogue to try and describe it.
neutral · AI labelView post →anyway my hot take is that while I adored Breaking Bad and am okay seeing it on top of the list (though The Wire should have been #1), Better Call Saul is a better show also Deadwood should be in the top 10
positive · AI labelView post →‘SPIDER-NOIR’ showrunner Oren Uziel says that Nicolas Cage's son showed him ‘Breaking Bad’ and that convinced him he could do a TV series. “I recently thanked Vince Gilligan for helping me get Nic Cage.”
neutral · AI labelView post →a tv show called Breaking Bad about the worst pool player of all time somebody write that down
neutral · AI labelView post →i haven't seen a "Breaking Mid" take in the wild yet but if you don't have Breaking Bad in the "good show" category i'm not sure i believe that you like enough television to populate a top-100 list
positive · AI labelView post →'Wayfarer' airlines from 'Breaking Bad' was spotted in the trailer for Vince Gilligan's new show 'Pluribus' ✈️ (via itsSaulGoodman | TW)
neutral · AI labelView post →Show: Breaking Bad Language: Japanese
neutral · AI labelView post →This is something about the Breaking Bad series that always makes this series shine. For instance. Inside the span of this episode, many different events happen inside the show, including Walter, who goes as far as to manipulate Jesse, even going as far as getting inside his head
positive · AI labelView post →Another in a continuing series of adoptable animals that look like character actors. Today is Breaking Bad Star Jonathan Banks dog.
neutral · AI labelView post →my doctor recommended I do a marathon, so I've been training 5 hours a day binge-watching random series. The Breaking Bad marathon won't know what hit it.
neutral · AI labelView post →see, this. when a show had 22 episodes and was scrambling with actor availability or logistics or ideas, sometimes greatness resulted! Imagine Breaking Bad without Mike??!!
positive · AI labelView post →Mundane Series Recap #2 - Bonde das Venenosa Feat. baddies Juri, AKI, Ada Wong, Roxy and Poison 😈 Not to mention the Breaking Bad RV and the beer cans that only brazilians will understand, lol. 😅
neutral · AI labelView post →RJ Mitte Dead: 'Breaking Bad' Actor Was 34.
neutral · AI labelView post →Breaking Bad: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) is $61.99 on Amazon buff.ly/4j2qL3N #ad
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm out of Breaking Bad content and I am absolutely not watching the Slippin' Jimmy animated show so uh Guess I'll watch Ozark?
positive · AI labelView post →Despite the fact that the show itself is widely considered awful, I think Metástasis is a really clever name for a Spanish-language remake of Breaking Bad
positive · AI labelView post →Pluribus review – the audacity of the Breaking Bad creator’s new TV show is incredible
neutral · AI labelView post →Andor Sopranos MST3k Seinfeld Curb Your Enthusiasm Better Call Saul Friday Night Lights Breaking Bad Veronica Mars Buffy Chernobyl Band of Brothers Kroll Show Tim and Eric I Think You Should Leave
neutral · AI labelView post →I’ll bite. Breaking Bad was a fine and totally forgettable show. Veep should easily be top three. 30 Rock is too low. The Wire should be No. 1.
negative · AI labelView post →Canonically the TV show "Breaking Bad" also premiered in the Resident Evil universe, I could contemplate the implications of this forever
neutral · AI labelView post →My hotter Breaking Bad take is that the worst parts of Better Call Saul are Breaking Bad. That show was weighed down by its connection not enhanced and there’s whole storylines that only hold weight in connection with BB and are otherwise very weak
negative · AI labelView post →I’m fucking devastated right now. Severely underrated among the main cast in Breaking Bad. Got to truly shine in the show’s best episode. Loved making breakfast jokes right along with the fans. Gone way too soon. May he rest in peace. deadline.com/2026/10/rj-m...
positive · AI labelView post →The Gentlemen is so good. If you needed an aristocratic Breaking Bad in your life, this is the show for you.
neutral · AI labelView post →Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34.
neutral · AI labelView post →Breaking Bad was based on a true story, but they never included this one character in the show. #morefurlessmonday
neutral · AI labelView post →Searching for mutuals! Some of the series/games i like: One Piece Dandadan JJK Fullmetal Alchemist MHA Attack on Titan Breaking Bad Better Call Saul Star Wars Marvel Elden Ring (any soulsborne) Persona God of War The Witcher Fallout Final Fantasy Kingdom Hearts #promosky
neutral · AI labelView post →Breaking Bad: The Complete Series (HD Digital) is $19.99 at Fanflix DOTD (Fandango at Home) https://buff.ly/4ezacZw it's a TV show so no, it's not Movies Anywhere eligible
neutral · AI labelView post →Show: Breaking Bad Language: Polish Version: Master Film
neutral · AI labelView post →Show: Breaking Bad Language: Portuguese Country: Brazil
neutral · AI labelView post →who knew that yelling that Breaking Bad was a terrible show into a microphone would upset the Albuquerque crowd so much
negative · AI labelView post →The world owes America a debt of gratitude for giving us such a great television series in Breaking Bad. Maybe one day we can repay you by showing you how universal health care works. We’re here if you need us.
positive · AI labelView post →The correct contrarian opinion about Breaking Bad is that Better Call Saul is a better show
neutral · AI labelView post →'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan talks about his new AppleTV+ series 'Pluribus,' starring Rhea Seehorn, and fears about how tech harms creativity. Interview ↓
neutral · AI labelView post →Breaking Bad is the best television show, and Better Call Saul is better. This is not a contradiction.
positive · AI labelView post →“Breaking Bad” is the best TV show of the 21st century, according to our industry poll. We reunited the creator Vince Gilligan and the stars Bryan Cranston and Giancarlo Esposito to discuss its making and why it resonates nearly 20 years after its debut. nyti.ms/4xH21nt
neutral · AI labelView post →'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan talks about his new AppleTV+ series 'Pluribus,' starring Rhea Seehorn, and fears about how tech harms creativity. Interview ↓
neutral · AI labelView post →Reminder: ‘Breaking Bad’ was a TV show about the U.S. healthcare system If they had tried a Canadian version of ‘Breaking Bad’, the writers wouldn’t be able to get past episode 2, because Universal Healthcare would have taken care of Walt.
neutral · AI labelView post →Severance is going to go down as the best series ever made. Highly encourage multiple re-watches of each episode to identify all the intricate detail. It’s like Breaking Bad in that way.
neutral · AI labelView post →I must be the only person alive who has never watched this series. Breaking Bad for those who don’t get the reference.
neutral · AI labelView post →"Breaking Bad...what a show, huh?"
positive · AI labelView post →He was RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter White's son on the series "Breaking Bad".
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