Breaking Bad

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Season 1
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 20, 2008
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 4253 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4,093 out of 4253
  2. Mixed: 80 out of 4253
  3. Negative: 80 out of 4253
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  1. Kostas_Spirou
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    What a fantastic start, this season is pretty much everything you'd expect from this show, the origin story of Walter White and his slow descent into madness, so far the pacing is very consistent and the characters are great, but the best is yet to come.
  2. phoenix_prjct
    Jan 10, 2023
    8
    Final Thoughts:

    Breaking Bad’s first season is a brutal and emotionally intensive journey. Its characters shine with deeply personal and award-worthy acted stories. It builds strong foundations for future seasons, with rich character development and high stakes. Its slow pace and abrupt ending make it feel incomplete, but it’s a binge-worthy crime drama I am hungry to continue    Final Thoughts:

    Breaking Bad’s first season is a brutal and emotionally intensive journey. Its characters shine with deeply personal and award-worthy acted stories. It builds strong foundations for future seasons, with rich character development and high stakes. Its slow pace and abrupt ending make it feel incomplete, but it’s a binge-worthy crime drama I am hungry to continue consuming.

    For an in-depth look and more reviews like this, please visit my site (yes, begging): https://thephoenixprjct.com/breaking-bad-season-1-in-depth-review/?fbclid=IwAR2RRzpzuNta1tPKkkO3CHhCXojKkNHjmv2a8mIbCTmZMNsSzZCI60EDjGU    … Expand
  3. ReubenIsAGod
    Oct 1, 2022
    8
    More comedic, a lot of high tension drama. Honestly a very humble beginning to what eventually becomes a pitch black drama.
  4. DolphinReviews
    Sep 28, 2022
    7
    A great start to a show that would go on to be one of the best TV shows ever created. Going into Breaking Bad, I was expecting it to be heavily overrated, however, it was not. The show completely surpassed by expectations and has become one of my favourite shows.
  5. offthewall
    Aug 28, 2022
    8
    So far, so good. I'm late to the BB world but decided the other night it was time to see what most everyone really liked. I watched 5 episodes right off the bat, and am looking forward to many more. There was one user reviewer named Soothsayer who gave the 1st season a Zero. He rambled on and on, admitting he showed up at this site just to trash BB. To him I would say, " As one of the verySo far, so good. I'm late to the BB world but decided the other night it was time to see what most everyone really liked. I watched 5 episodes right off the bat, and am looking forward to many more. There was one user reviewer named Soothsayer who gave the 1st season a Zero. He rambled on and on, admitting he showed up at this site just to trash BB. To him I would say, " As one of the very few people out of thousands that gave a bad review, not just a bad review, but an over the top insulting review, I would say your perception of BB is rooted in something beyond the show itself. You have some issue that is evident considering your totally illogical viewpoint of the show. It seems there is something lacking in your thought process that negates any intelligent opinion. Too bad for you".… Expand
  6. KJ_20
    May 17, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Great cast, acting and wonderful plot. S1 is beyond incredible! Its full of emotion, sadness, happiness, shock and so much more, which makes this a rollercoaster of emotions and addictive TV.
  7. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    A perfect surprise of great television that unfurls slowly in unpredictable turns. Reinforced by stellar characterizations of in depth profiles that create an incomparable first season.
  8. Josephgamers65
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Breaking Bad Season 1 is one of the best TV Shows I have ever seen this season is really good as the first season of this show All the characters u enjoy on-screen the main character Walt is one of my fav characters of all time I like Hank also brings laugh and comedy to the show when he is on screen the only character I got kinda tired of was Skyler so annoying in half of the episodesBreaking Bad Season 1 is one of the best TV Shows I have ever seen this season is really good as the first season of this show All the characters u enjoy on-screen the main character Walt is one of my fav characters of all time I like Hank also brings laugh and comedy to the show when he is on screen the only character I got kinda tired of was Skyler so annoying in half of the episodes worry too much about Walt which is really annoying Jesse was a character that grew on me in this season he is pretty good as the partner for Walt so all round Breaking Bad Season 1 is almost flawless got some episodes that are slow but after that, a really enjoyable show with one of the best characters I have ever seen that is Walt so I give Breaking Bad Season 1 an A- 9.00… Expand
  9. Onlyclassicvg1
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Conozca a Tony Soprano: su hombre de negocios promedio de mediana edad. Tony tiene una esposa obediente. Un hijo no tan obediente. Una hija llamada Meadow. Un tío que está perdiendo las canicas. Un sobrino impulsivo. Una amante no demasiado secreta. Y un psiquiatra para contarle todos sus secretos, excepto el que ella ya
  10. Abso_lute1
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    The first season of Breaking bad is astounding. There are many dark, funny and memorable moments that occur accompanied by beautiful cinematography. Even the plot itself is surreal because of the character called Hank who works as a D.E. A agent, while Walt himself is manufacturing and selling methamphetamine. Episodes like cat in the bag, Pilot, and even characters like Walt Jesse andThe first season of Breaking bad is astounding. There are many dark, funny and memorable moments that occur accompanied by beautiful cinematography. Even the plot itself is surreal because of the character called Hank who works as a D.E. A agent, while Walt himself is manufacturing and selling methamphetamine. Episodes like cat in the bag, Pilot, and even characters like Walt Jesse and Tuco help introduce us to the world of Breaking Bad, which is full of shocking twists and tragic moments.… Expand
  11. thesoothsayer17
    Apr 2, 2021
    0
    This is literally THE most over-hyped show of all time, and it definitely does NOT live up to it. I actually watched Better Call Saul first, and fell in love with that show, the story, the characters, and the acting, so I figured I'd give Breaking Bad a try and wow, was I disappointed. The characters are horrible, unbelievable, and thoroughly unlikable, the plot makes zero sense as itThis is literally THE most over-hyped show of all time, and it definitely does NOT live up to it. I actually watched Better Call Saul first, and fell in love with that show, the story, the characters, and the acting, so I figured I'd give Breaking Bad a try and wow, was I disappointed. The characters are horrible, unbelievable, and thoroughly unlikable, the plot makes zero sense as it meanders around in some half-assed attempt to tell a story, and you are left constantly wondering why you are even watching it to begin with as you are bored to tears. Even Walt, who has cancer, is nearly impossible to sympathize with, and Jesse plays the most unconvincing drug addict/dealer of any show I have ever watched. It is like watching something written by a person that has never even been in the same room with a drug, let alone ever done one themselves. I literally can't even finish the third season because every time I try it feels like pulling teeth, and I feel like I would literally watch just about any other show than this one. The first season actually showed some promise but with each episode the show just gets worse and worse and worse. I honestly don't think I will even be finishing the show because it doesn't even make me want to know what happens because of how completely awful the writing and storytelling is. I literally cannot believe that so many people like this show when most shows I have watched in my life are much better than this. If you have never tried watching this show by now my advice is don't even try. It is not worth your time. Even a Nic Cage movie is more entertaining and has better writing, and that is really saying something. Honestly, the only bright spot in an otherwise terrible show was the character Saul Goodman and the acting of Bob Odenkirk. I personally cannot wait for the last season of Better Call Saul, but I feel like the show is permanently stained due to the fact it was inspired by such a horrible and uninteresting show as Breaking Bad. I literally made this account solely to review this show because it was so horrible that I was compelled to let other people know so they could avoid the horrible experience of having to watch it. One of the all-time worst shows ever produced.… Expand
  12. TudorPopescu
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    One of, if not the best TV show ever made in every conceivable way. It's perfect.
  13. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    8
    The plot is so much interesting and the acting is supreme, a must-watch one.
  14. efonsecajr
    May 1, 2019
    10
    Has a pilot had a better intro? lol. Madness. Started off odd, intense, and a lil mysterious.
  15. wavy
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow. What a TV Show. I have never witnessed such a great TV show. The writing is impeccable. Its a thrilling drama from Season 1 and 2 wondering when Skyler will figure out that Walter White is a drug dealer, to Season 3 and 4 Walter White surviving with being Gus' meth cook and then just the amazing finish of this show. Season 5 of Breaking Bad was just amazing. The finish. Thats what really made this the greatest TV show in Telivision History.… Expand
  16. ammarahadvani
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. looking for a timeless show? something extraordinary ? .. there you have it BREAKING BAD... thanks to Vince Gilligan for putting his efforts and giving us an absolute tv show.
    the show unveils the story of a struggling chemistry teacher * who is an absolute genius in chemistry* and is diagnosed with terminal lungs cancer ... no money for such expense treatment and no insurance ... the guilt was killing Walt(the chemistry teacher) that he is going to pass soon leaving his family in debt... but later in week in Walt's brother-in-law (hank,DEA) busted a meth lab and caught around 700k dollar and being desperate Walt thought he can do a better job there the story hits and he finds his ex students(Jessie) involved in the making of that meth and Walt made deal with as partners as Walt being a cook and Jessie being the supplier.
    the above were the intro into the series ... this show will keep u on edge for all the season and the most ammazing part about this show is every next season is more dark and you would not go like no that season was a bit dull .. not in case of breaking bad .. there can be few episode where u will go like naayy thats slow but no trust me those are filler they are too relevant the coming episodes.
    each season will show the progress of Walt from a having a dull struggling life to a mass cook of crystal meth and finally in the end season the decline Walter white to the great "Heisenberg"
    my most fav. this about the way the episode were directed was .. when they revisited the prior episode in start and that was too deep and show that how the prior acts have consequences    … Expand
  17. HackFraud
    Mar 23, 2019
    9
    Rating for 1st season, review for whole series.

    Best crime show and character study ever made in my opinion, each season is only better and better
  18. naomi12345678
    Jan 17, 2019
    10
    This show is awesome. I didn't get hooked until the 3rd episode, and then it was binge-watch city.
  19. eva3si0n
    Jan 13, 2019
    8
    Excellent series which in a consequence became cult. The first season in 2018 does not seem something outstanding any more, after all there passed 10 years. But pictures of HBO and Netflix skipped away forward long ago, in each Breaking Bad series is felt that here saved, here decided to lower details. Perhaps such feelings arise only for the reason that it is only 1 season and all historyExcellent series which in a consequence became cult. The first season in 2018 does not seem something outstanding any more, after all there passed 10 years. But pictures of HBO and Netflix skipped away forward long ago, in each Breaking Bad series is felt that here saved, here decided to lower details. Perhaps such feelings arise only for the reason that it is only 1 season and all history only begins. But realism and giving of a plot it is magnificent.… Expand
  20. pjaguilar
    Oct 19, 2018
    5
    In the second attempt to see the serie, i finally could finish it. What was the problem? Well, to past beyond aaaalll the boring stuff, to see the few great moments of all...

    All in all, it was a release that finally finished.
  21. ErikTheCritic
    Oct 14, 2018
    7
    Bryan Cranston gives a brilliant performance in playing his role, and while there are very compelling moments throughout this season, it can feel sporadically dull at times.
  22. TheProAs
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    It's the best TV series that i have watched in my life. The characters are amazing, the plot, the realism, the jokes... It's very interesting and when you see the last episode, you miss it. 100% recommended
  23. stevenf49
    May 25, 2018
    10
    This is the show that Binging was made for. It is a main component of The Golden Age Of Television. Superb take down of what's wrong with our system. Superb!
  24. Dragonfly44
    May 5, 2018
    9
    While the show starts off with a slightly bumpy start, the first season proved that Breaking Bad would be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, TV Shows of all time
  25. JHango
    Apr 30, 2018
    9
    I have seen this 3 times! One of the best I ever seen.
    Great characters, great plot and it's good from the beggining to the end.
  26. partyfavor
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This review is for the entire show. Breaking Bad is a genius masterpiece that graced the televisions on 2008. Although I started it late, I am thankful that I got to witness the greatness it has to offer. Great writing all throughout from seasons 1-5. Moreover, the actors in this series is also marvelously great. A brilliant must-watch!
  27. TheRussianator
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    Breaking Bad, created by Vince Gilligan is a masterpiece of TV. With incredible acting, smart writing, and unexpected twists, this show will go down in history as one of the best TV shows ever made. If i could, i would give it an 11 out of 10.
  28. Scorsescock
    Feb 1, 2018
    9
    Writing isn't always great, and chemistry's not always accurate, but if you want to see glorious acting, directing, and character development, start this show.
  29. igorek
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    Very exciting show. The best crime Drama, the best show ever made!!!
    What actually happened to Mr. White?
    And make a continuation of the story, please.
  30. amheretojudge
    Jan 16, 2018
    9
    i'm the one who knocks..

    Breaking Bad

    It is a brilliant tale of a chemistry teacher who turns into a drug lord, is not only strong on the acting part but also in writing. A tight script with lots of surprising elements will easily hook you into it from the beginning, after which the character development is the strength of the series.
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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    70
    The show, so far, doesn’t have quite the right ingredients--it could use something more combustible in the mix.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    83
    Breaking Bad mixes desperation and deviousness to yield a volatile, valuable product.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    80
    Give Gilligan credit for a pilot, written mostly as one long flashback, that is suspenseful and surprising. Cranston is always fun to watch and Bad is no exception. What's more, a strong supporting cast suggests there is a lot of room for this series to grow.
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