Breaking Bad, the American neo-Western crime drama that aired from 2008 to 2013, has been crowned the 'best TV series of all time' by TimeOut and is available to stream on Netflix. Created and produced by Vince Gilligan, the series is set and filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, RJ Mitte, Betsy Brandt, Giancarlo Esposito, Jonathan Banks, and Bob Odenkirk.
Critical Acclaim and Ratings
Breaking Bad holds an impressive 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The critics' consensus states: 'Though at times it feels forced and its imagery can be gruesome, Breaking Bad is darkly gripping and features a strong sympathetic lead in Bryan Cranston.'
TimeOut's Top Ranking
TimeOut listed Breaking Bad as number one in its ranking of 'The 100 best TV shows of all time you have to watch'. The publication described it as 'the greatest TV show in the history of the medium', praising the partnership between Walter White and Jesse Pinkman and the show's balance of light and darkness.
Viewer Reactions
Many viewers have hailed Breaking Bad as a masterpiece. One reviewer said: 'A masterpiece conclusion to arguably the greatest show of all time.'
Plot Summary
The series follows mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher Walter White, who learns he has terminal cancer. Desperate to secure his family's financial future, he begins cooking methamphetamine with former student Jesse Pinkman, turning an RV into a mobile meth lab.
