Widely considered to be one of the greatest shows to ever grace the small screen, Breaking Bad has undoubtedly cemented itself as a nearly flawless series. It premiered on AMC in January 2008 to generally positive reviews. However, it wasn’t until the show’s following seasons that critics really began to praise the series. As one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time, it’s no wonder the series won numerous awards over its five-season run. With 16 Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Peabody Awards, and many others, Breaking Bad is undoubtedly a phenomenal series.

Set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the show follows a high school chemistry teacher named Walter White (Bryan Cranston). In the wake of a devastating stage-three lung cancer diagnosis, Walter seeks out a former student, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), to help him produce and distribute methamphetamine. With his wife, Skyler (Anna Gunn), pregnant with their second child,...