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Where was the American crime drama television series Breaking Bad set and filmed?
Where was the American crime drama television series Breaking Bad set and filmed?
What is the profession of Walter White, the main character in Breaking Bad?
What is the profession of Walter White, the main character in Breaking Bad?
What is the name of Walter White's wife in the Breaking Bad series?
What is the name of Walter White's wife in the Breaking Bad series?
What is the occupation of Hank, Skyler's brother-in-law, in the Breaking Bad series?
What is the occupation of Hank, Skyler's brother-in-law, in the Breaking Bad series?
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How many episodes does the Breaking Bad series consist of?
How many episodes does the Breaking Bad series consist of?
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What was the main reason for Walter White's transformation into a ruthless kingpin in the local methamphetamine drug trade?
What was the main reason for Walter White's transformation into a ruthless kingpin in the local methamphetamine drug trade?
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When did the viewership of Breaking Bad increase exponentially?
When did the viewership of Breaking Bad increase exponentially?
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What was the name Walter White used to mask his identity in the drug trade?
What was the name Walter White used to mask his identity in the drug trade?
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What was the title of the sequel film released on Netflix and in theaters in 2019?
What was the title of the sequel film released on Netflix and in theaters in 2019?
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In what year was Breaking Bad ranked as the best TV series in the last 25 years by critics in a poll conveyed by Rotten Tomatoes?
In what year was Breaking Bad ranked as the best TV series in the last 25 years by critics in a poll conveyed by Rotten Tomatoes?
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Study Notes
Breaking Bad Overview
- Breaking Bad is an American crime drama television series created and produced by Vince Gilligan for AMC
- Set and filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- The series follows Walter White, an underpaid high-school chemistry teacher struggling with a recent diagnosis of stage-three lung cancer
Plot
- Walter White partners with former student Jesse Pinkman to produce and distribute methamphetamine to secure his family's financial future before he dies
- Walter takes on the name "Heisenberg" to mask his identity
- The series follows Walter's transformation from a struggling teacher to a ruthless kingpin in the local methamphetamine drug trade
Characters
- Walter White (played by Bryan Cranston)
- Jesse Pinkman (played by Aaron Paul)
- Skyler White (played by Anna Gunn) - Walter's wife
- Walter Jr. (played by RJ Mitte) - Walter's son
- Marie Schrader (played by Betsy Brandt) - Skyler's sister
- Hank Schrader (played by Dean Norris) - Skyler's brother-in-law and a DEA agent
- Saul Goodman (played by Bob Odenkirk) - Walter's and Jesse's lawyer
- Mike Ehrmantraut (played by Jonathan Banks) - private investigator and fixer
- Gus Fring (played by Giancarlo Esposito) - drug kingpin
- Todd Alquist (played by Jesse Plemons) - criminally ambitious
- Lydia Rodarte-Quayle (played by Laura Fraser) - cunning business executive
Reception and Accolades
- First season received generally positive reviews, while subsequent seasons received unanimous critical acclaim
- Won 16 Primetime Emmy Awards, eight Satellite Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Peabody Awards, two Critics' Choice Awards, and four Television Critics Association Awards
- Cranston won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series four times
- Aaron Paul won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series three times
- Anna Gunn won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series twice
- Entered the Guinness World Records as the most critically acclaimed TV show of all time in 2013
- Ranked as the best TV series in the last 25 years by critics in a poll conveyed by Rotten Tomatoes in 2023
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Test your knowledge of the popular American crime drama television series Breaking Bad, which follows the story of Walter White, a high-school chemistry teacher turned meth kingpin. Explore the characters, plot, and themes of this critically acclaimed show. How well do you know Breaking Bad?
