Breaking Bad (2008–2013) User Reviews

Really Great

[FiRE010 · 10/10 · 4 July 2021]

I have never watched a show that is as consistently genuine and engaging as Breaking Bad. This is undoubtedly one of the greatest shows ever, and it consistently improves as it progresses.

The Journeys of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman are unforgettable. These are some of the best-written characters to ever come from a pen-hitting paper.

My praises for the acting and cinematography are unending. Some of the shots are intricate works of art, and I was rarely distracted by the acting. The performances are excellent to the extent that it feels improper to refer to them as performances.

Overall, Breaking Bad consistently maintains a level of engagement and technical quality seen in only the best of movies, and in terms of tone, every intense moment is executed with excellence and always achieves the impact it reaches for.

I feel like the show's plot in the early seasons lacks a certain level of complexity due to it not having a vast amount of plot threads, and the start is a bit slow-paced, but Breaking Bad is an absolute must-watch. If you have mixed feelings towards Season 1, trust me, it is only uphill from there.

If there was ever a series you could call perfect, I think this might be it.

It's ok I guess

[bruhperson · 10/10 · 7 March 2019]

Re-Watched it 7 times and counting. I guess I liked it.

99.1% pure

[KinoKoopaKid · 10/10 · 30 July 2021]

One of the greatest shows ever, the pacing is excellent. The characters are well developed and entertaining. The show ties everything together very neatly. It's honestly a show that get's better each time you view it. It's cathartic to see Walter break bad and how the story unravels is the best way it could have. Very good storytelling, well done to Vince Gilligan.

The Best

[jehuschultz · 10/10 · 19 February 2020]

I cannot stress enough how good this show is. I've watched a lot of TV in my life and this show still remains the best show I've ever seen.

Damn near perfect!

[Supermanfan-13 · 10/10 · 9 November 2021]

Breaking Bad is absolutely, without a doubt, one of the greatest tv shows ever created...it's damn near perfect! I know that people say that about a ton of different shows but Breaking Bad really is universally thought of as one of the greatest shows of all-time. All you have to do is go google "greatest tv shows of all-time" and I guarantee you that it's at or near the top of every list you'll find and there's a reason for that...because it is! Every season is just as brilliant as the others, which everyone knows is almost impossible for a show to do but one which Breaking Bad absolutely pulls off!! If you're one of the few people who still haven't seen this amazing show then do yourself a favor and go watch this immediately...you will not be disappointed!

Absolutely Brilliant!!

[Rob1331 · 10/10 · 9 December 2022]

Breaking Bad is every bit as good as everyone says it is. It's easily one of my favorites shows of all-time and one of the best shows in the history of television. Just read through the reviews and look at the 9.5 rating to see how loved this show really is. The writing and acting is what makes this show so special. I love this show so much that I've already watched it all the way through twice already and plan on doing so again sometime in the near future. There's nothing more I can say about this incredible show that hasn't already been said so just go watch it. But plan ahead to give yourself enough time because you're going to want to binge this as quickly as you can. It's addicting once you start!

Those days ain't gonna come back..

[manishsingh-03299 · 10/10 · 31 May 2019]

When you finish the show you'll never be the same..I guarantee you

ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!!!

[dhanushreddy-14919 · 10/10 · 18 July 2021]

Direction- PERFECT!!

Screenplay-PERFECT!!

Writing-PERFECT!!

Score-PERFECT!!

Cinematography-PERFECT!!

Casting-PERFECT!!

Beginning-PERFECT!!

Climax-PERFECT!!

Acting-BEYOND PERFECT!!

Overall-(as I said) ABSOLUTE PERFECTION.

Best TV show ever made.

[xpinerhd · 10/10 · 16 November 2019]

I wanna delete my brain and watch it again like I never knew it.

Among the best and most addictive shows there is

[TheLittleSongbird · 10/10 · 13 November 2017]

'Breaking Bad' is one of the most popular rated shows on IMDb, is one of those rarities where every season has either been very positively received or near-universally acclaimed critically and where all of my friends have said nothing but great things about.

Very few shows in recent memory had me so hooked from the very start that before the week was over the whole show had been watched, especially when for a lot of shows now airing watching one episode all the way through can be an endeavour. 'Breaking Bad' had that effect on me, and its reputation as one of the best, consistently brilliant and most addictive shows in many years (maybe even ever) is more than deserved in my eyes. Its weakest season is perhaps the first season, understandable as any show's first season is the one where things are still settling.

Actually everything is established remarkably from the very start, but once the writing and characterisation becomes even meatier the show reaches even higher levels.

Visually, 'Breaking Bad' is one of those shows that is both stylish and beautiful, with photography and editing that are cinematic quality and put a lot of films today to shame, where there are a lot of visually beautiful ones but also some painfully amateurish looking ones. The music always has the appropriate mood, never too intrusive, never too muted.

The writing for 'Breaking Bad' is a fine example to all shows of how to have a lot of style but also to have a lot of substance. The dialogue throughout is thought-provoking and tense, while also have a darkly wicked sense of humour and heart-tugging pathos. The stories are texturally rich, intimate, tense and layered, with the pace of them consistently deliberate but taut. The direction couldn't be better.

Can't say anything bad about the acting. Bryan Cranston is phenomenal as one of the most fascinating anti-heroes, or even of any kind of character, in either film or television. Aaron Paul has never been better and Anna Gunn is affecting. The characters are compelling in their realism.

Overall, describing it as brilliant doesn't do 'Breaking Bad' justice. 10/10 Bethany Cox

mmmmm

[reebokroot · 7/10 · 15 February 2021]

If i say that it was good , but not excellent , every fan will try to kill me , but it's my opinion

By far the greatest show I've ever watched

[FishDrowned · 10/10 · 9 November 2021]

Breaking Bad feels like fever dream. A really REALLY good fever dream. The directing is absolutely perfect. The characters bounce off each other in this really well done way. I can really feel the true emotion and pure character coming from each one. I can feel the greed, lust, money hunger animals each of these characters are. There are no true heroes in this story (except hank I love u).

Once in a life time series

[tushv-31482 · 10/10 · 9 December 2022]

I have never watched any series which depicts emotions so exactly through camera angles, dialogues, screen play, perfect story line other than "Breaking Bad". We all are lucky enough to be born to watch series like this. Teaches us loyalty, family love, pain and many more things.

More than anything this series teaches people to live life the different way and changes people mindset towarss life.

There are scenes which will stay with you forever after this series and it will change the way you watch TV Series and life for that matter.

I don't think I will ever see any series which will be better than this.

Perfection!

in a category all on its own.

[joegalgano · 10/10 · 12 August 2021]

Nothing compares. Nothing comes close.

I may currently be on my 20th dose of this show and it's still as addictive and beautiful as the first time.

If you mix Scarface, Robin Hood and maybe Tyler Durden with enough meth - you'll get a mean cocktail called 'Heisenberg'

[gogoschka-1 · 10/10 · 12 January 2014]

If you are among the few who haven't seen it yet: believe the hype, it really is THAT good. Breaking Bad may not depict reality the way 'Generation Kill' or 'The Wire' did - but then it's not about that, either. From an artistic point of view - performances, writing, direction, camera, music - this show is every bit as good as the other two mentioned above, but unlike those, 'Breaking Bad' just wants to entertain and therefore enjoys a lot more creative freedom.

The show plays like the daydream fantasy of any underachieving, struggling middle class family man who's had to bury all his dreams (I mean: who wouldn't want to be a meth-kingpin for a little while?), before it turns into a nightmare. One could almost say that 'Heisenberg' is Walter White's 'Tyler Durden'(for those who don't get the reference: watch 'Fight Club' - you won't regret it).

For pure entertainment value, this is simply the best show I've ever seen. Every single one of the main characters has already reached the status of a screen icon - when does that ever happen?! Most fun I've ever had watching a TV-show and an instant classic.

Since GOT is over, this is Officially the Greatest show ever made

[agatt-87232 · 10/10 · 20 May 2019]

I was waiting to see how GOT ended. It should be the greatest but they failed miserably in the finale season especially the last 3 (mainly the finale) episode.

Writers need to take notes and be more like breaking bad. They had they ending planned out from the begging. They didn't try and build a massive brand or following behind the show and extend their seasons to do so. They stuck with their plan and created the greatest show we may ever see.

Thank you for existing.

Truly Amazing, Wonderful, 99.1 Pure Perfect ⭐

[EVON1TY · 10/10 · 3 March 2023]

This serie is unique. This is somehow realistic and amazing also. Even if you're going to watch for find the flaws, I bet you can't find real major flaws in this serie. You know some people are just tries to find nonsense things in contents. (I mean in a movie or TV show) They are hard to pleased but even those people can enjoy this serie, because they really can't find one easily.

I don't know how Vince Gilligan think this serie. It is real complicated and amazing story. He's a true genius that deserves so much more. He shared the golden age of TV Shows with Game of Thrones. It is best crime, drama TV series possible. And it ended with the best way possible.

The actings are quite remarkable. I don't know how we were'nt know the name Bryan Cranston, I don't know how he didn't became a big star before this show. Giancarlo Esposito, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn Jonathan Bakns and Bob Odenkirk is also pretty amazing. Nearly all cast did a perfect job.

Cinematography is so good in this serie. Not only looks great but also brings realistic style with that shaking camera sequences. You feel the moment with silence.

Costume Design is also underrated. Did you know that characters has his own colors that reflects his personality? I know, it isn't a secret, many people know that but it really is something great.

Also makeups are pretty good, did you know Bryan Cranston had hair when he's bald? Yes there was hair behind that. I know it's not that hard thing to do, It's not magic. But also wounded characters are too realistic. Especially Jesse's wounded face.

Entertaining and illogical

[Bauer08 · 6/10 · 21 March 2021]

Pros: well cast, great acting and mostly highly entertaining. Lots of interesting characters, fun moments and once in a while: great action. Cons: To keep the drama rolling, the writers want us to accept characters that act like morons on a regular basis, and perpetually make decisions that make little to no sense on any level. It's not only infuriating but very quickly gets tedious. The two main characters seem to be hellbent on sabotaging themselves for no other reason than moving the story forward. It's annoying, mostly because it should be unnecessary if you have competent writers. Entertaining escapism for sure. Deserving a 9.5+ score? Sorry, no.

Slow pace and obvious plot

[cursedlovesherbestfriend · 5/10 · 21 February 2021]

It was a good show , not the worst I've seen obviously, but it was kinda boring to watch. Any "plot twist" they tried was pretty obvious, and I really couldn't engage with the characters or care for them as I thought I would before watching it . You already know what's going to happen in the beginning of every season , and to be fair , it's not worth the hype . Walt and Jesse's relationship is just the weirdest thing I've ever seen... and Skyler is just awful . It's a good show , watch it if you have the time and want , but there are others that are way more addicting and better written.

Masterpiece

[nasirkazeem · 10/10 · 8 December 2022]

Spoiler free review of this and i am utterly shocked by how good this show was. Season 1 started off slow so dont drop the show so quickly, this show becomes one of the greatest shows of all time and my favourite show.

It really dives deep into Walter Whites character and his development throughout the show. He starts off as a boring high school Chemistry Teacher with cancer to a Drug Lord Millionaire. Another great part about this show is its Cinematography the shots and camera angles placed by Vince Gilligan are gorgeous and beautiful. And dont get me started on the acting, the acting for this show is absolutely amazing and gut wrenching. To Parents: DO NOT WORRY, This show isn't bad for children who are 13+ however, make sure that your child is VERY mature going into this show. Most of the sexuality is in season 1 and is almost completely gone by season 3-5 in fact, Season 5 has no sexuality, The Gore however is quite frequent and sometimes graphic Mostly in season 1 and 4 with Season 4 Eps 1 being the most brutal eps in the show but you can just close your eyes if you cant watch it. Season 5 is the most saddest season and has loads of intense scenes. This show might be a little Mature for the younger audience but it tells a magnificent story and you should definitely give it a go.

Cinematic Masterpiece

[reaper-83805 · 10/10 · 6 December 2022]

This show was easily a cinematic masterpiece its the best show I watched. From the cinematography to the songs used it's the best. It starts slow but if you give it a chance it speeds up and gets more action-packed. Almost every episode is good. One episode 3x10 is pretty slow but almost every episode is great and it is easily one of the best shows of all time beside better call Saul. I highly suggest watching this show and the rest of the breaking bad universe. I recommend watching the breaking bad universe in this order: 1. Breaking Bad 2. El Camino (Movie) 3. Better call Saul This order is the best for the storyline of the breaking bad universe and if you watch this show you will easily love it. Everything about the show is perfect all the actors are less well known and Aaron Paul had no prior acting experience but still played one of the important characters of the show and he even hung out with drug addicts to have real experience and to act his role perfectly.

The 10/10 show.

[d_sa · 10/10 · 13 October 2019]

If there is any show deserves a 10/10, it's Breaking Bad, Simply the greatest.

Stunning Comedy-Drama

[sgtdoakes · 10/10 · 13 March 2008]

I probably haven't been hooked to a TV show like I am to Breaking Bad before. This beautiful piece of art is incredibly well written and directed, furthermore the actors are doing a tremendous job! I've read a few remarks about the pace of the show, saying it is too slow. I completely disagree, there are so many aspects which get their place in the series, every single one in its own way and it would be horrible if we'd see a too fast paced show containing ridiculous cliffhangers like we see them on the major networks. Because this way you can entirely fall in love with the show, the characters and every tiny detail of the story and the best part of it, it is unbelievably addictive and makes you starve for more week after week!

10/10

Kudos to Mr. Gilligan, kudos to Mr. Cranston and kudos to everyone else who's making a contribution to this show!

I have high standards

[yaohuay · 10/10 · 6 December 2022]

I binged breaking bad, worst mistake of my life, never binge a good show! Especially not breaking bad, binge it when rewatching, same experience. You can binge something multiple times, but you can only experience the show once. Anyways, on to the review.

What hasn't been said about breaking bad? It's an absolute masterpiece that pretty much everyone has watched. It starts off with an insignificant highschool chemistry teacher and ends with a ruthless drug lord (hopefully not spoiling too much here). But this is not only the story of a broken man, what many (I think many people anyway) fail to acknowledge is the team that worked on breaking bad, the progression of the writing. The first season is a pretty good crime drama about a chemistry teacher breaking bad, nothing special. However, when you get to the last season, every goddamn frame is a breathtaking painting.

If you're putting off watching this: I'm not going to urge you to watch it. Take your time, but still do watch it obviously.

Breaking bad is what art is meant to be, a birth and a death. It was made with passion, not an endless money grab like the sitcom. I know it's been said over and over, but death is what makes birth meaningful and beautiful. Season 1 was good, but you need to watch the finale to fully appreciate the beginning. Breaking bad is the story of a man, but do not mistake it for a tragedy. It is simply the legacy of a prideful man. We all want our stories heard, we all want to live on in others, we are all desperately human. I simply ask you to keep the story of breaking bad going, watch the show and be grateful for Vince Gillian's creativity.

Addicted: Meth or Math.

[alanbenfieldjr · 10/10 · 27 June 2017]

Drug wars, meth, the lot. I thought no thank you. I kept hearing how good it was and I kept saying: "No thank you" Last January I got sick, one of those illnesses you can't quite figure out. Maybe it was pre and post election depression, I don't know. But I stayed in bed for almost 10 days and then it happened. I saw the first episode and I was immediately and I mean immediately, hooked. I saw the entire series in 9 days. Voraciously. Now I had time to reflect. Why I wonder. When I think about it the first thing that comes to mind is not a thing it's Bryan Cranston. I know the concept was superb as was the writing but Bryan Cranston made it all real. His performance, the creation of Walter White will be studied in the Acting classes of the future. He is the one that pulls you forward - as well as backwards and sideways - then I realized that his creation acquired the power that it acquired, in great part thanks to the extraordinary cast of supporting players. I could write a page for each one of them but I'm just going to mention Aaron Paul. I ended up loving him. I developed a visceral need to see him find a way out. Well, what can I tell you. I know that one day, maybe when my kids are old enough, I shall see "Breaking Bad" again. I can't wait.