Breaking Bad is a critically acclaimed American crime drama series that follows Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher who, after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, pairs with former student Jesse Pinkman to produce and sell methamphetamine. His goal is to secure his family's financial future before he dies, but his descent into the criminal underworld grows increasingly complex and dangerous, especially as he adopts the alias Heisenberg and clashes with law enforcement, criminals, and his own loved ones. The show is set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and explores themes of morality, ambition, family, survival, and the consequences of choices. Key points about the series:

• Protagonists and premise: Walter White partners with Jesse Pinkman to manufacture highly pure meth, starting from small-scale operations and escalating to a sprawling criminal enterprise.

• Main conflicts and dynamics: White’s alliance gradually fractures as tensions rise with his wife Skyler, brother-in-law Hank Schrader of the DEA, and various criminal factions, including Gus Fring and the cartel.

• Tone and reception: The show blends crime drama with dark moral questions and character study, earning widespread critical acclaim and a devoted fan base.

• Enduring impact: Breaking Bad is frequently cited as one of the greatest television series of all time, notable for its writing, direction, and Bryan Cranston’s performance as White.