2008 • TMDB 9.0 • 5 seasons • 62 episodes • Drama, Crime • AMC
Where to Watch
In the US, Breaking Bad streams on Netflix, with 5 seasons. It is also available to buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home, with 5 seasons. Availability checked against US listings on October 29, 2026.
Overview
Breaking Bad begins with a desperate choice and follows it to its darkest, most gripping conclusions. Walter White, a brilliant but overlooked chemistry teacher in Albuquerque, learns he has terminal cancer and decides to use his scientific talent to cook crystal meth, hoping to leave his family financially secure. What starts as a secret side venture soon pulls in his former student Jesse Pinkman, ruthless rivals, cartel figures, and the DEA, including Walt’s own brother-in-law. Across five seasons, the show charts Walt’s transformation with extraordinary patience and moral clarity, showing how each compromise makes the next one easier and each victory more costly. It is tense, often darkly funny, and built on performances that make even quiet scenes crackle. More than a crime saga, it is a study of pride, ambition, and self-deception, and it remains one of television’s great achievements for viewers who love character-driven drama.
Creator and Main Cast
Breaking Bad was created by Vince Gilligan. The main cast includes:
- Bryan Cranston as Walter White (62 episodes)
- Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman (62 episodes)
- Anna Gunn as Skyler White (62 episodes)
- RJ Mitte as Walter White Jr. (62 episodes)
- Dean Norris as Hank Schrader (62 episodes)
- Betsy Brandt as Marie Schrader (62 episodes)
- Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman (43 episodes)
- Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut (36 episodes)
- Steven Michael Quezada as Steven Gomez (33 episodes)
Seasons Snapshot
- Season 1 — 7 episodes (2008)
- Season 2 — 13 episodes (2009)
- Season 3 — 13 episodes (2010)
- Season 4 — 13 episodes (2011)
- Season 5 — 16 episodes (2012)
Breaking Bad has 5 seasons, with 62 episodes in total, and has ended.
Why Watch Breaking Bad?
- One of the most acclaimed character transformations in TV history
- Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul give career-defining performances
- Tense, meticulously plotted storytelling across five seasons
- A perfect balance of crime thriller, dark humor, and family drama
- A complete series with a widely praised, definitive ending
Trailer
No official trailer available.
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