Breaking Bad

Name: Breaking Bad
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2008-01-20
Rating: 8.9
Cast: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, RJ Mitte, Dean Norris

2008·Series·TV-MA·★ 8.9(17,950)

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“Change the equation.”

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.

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United States	Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India	Netflix	—
United Kingdom	Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
Canada	Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads	Apple TV Store
Australia	Stan	Apple TV Store, Fetch TV
Germany	Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store
France	Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads	Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
Spain	Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads	—
Brazil	Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads	—
Japan	Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video	Amazon Video, FOD, Google Play Movies

About Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad is a 2008 English-language drama and crime series created by Vince Gilligan. The cast is led by Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn. It spans 5 seasons and 62 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.9/10 across 18000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Breaking Bad was produced by Sony Pictures Television, High Bridge Productions, and Gran Via Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on January 20, 2008, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by: Vince Gilligan
First aired: January 20, 2008
Last aired: September 29, 2013
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-MA
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5 (62 episodes)
Network: AMC
Country: United States of America
Production: Sony Pictures Television, High Bridge Productions, Gran Via Productions

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Breaking Bad cast & crew

Breaking Bad was created by Vince Gilligan.

The cast features Bryan Cranston as Walter White, Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman, Anna Gunn as Skyler White, RJ Mitte as Walter White Jr., Dean Norris as Hank Schrader, and Betsy Brandt as Marie Schrader.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dave Porter and it was produced by Bryan Cranston and Diane Mercer.

Is Breaking Bad worth watching?

Breaking Bad holds an audience score of 8.9/10 from 17,950 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.

With 5 seasons and 62 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy drama and crime, Breaking Bad is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Breaking Bad

In United States, you can stream Breaking Bad on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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