Breaking Bad: Season 2

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Season Details & Credits

AMC | Season Premiere Date: March 8, 2009

Starring: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul

Summary: Walter (Bryan Cranston) and his friend Jesse (Aaron Paul) find their drug dealing threatened by Walt's DEA Brother-in-law and the local druglord.

Creator: Vince Gilligan

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E13. ABQ
Air Date: May 31, 2009
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S2:E12. Phoenix
Air Date: May 24, 2009
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S2:E11. Mandala
Air Date: May 17, 2009

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Ken Tucker

For all its bleakness and darkness, there's a glowing exhilaration about this series: It's a feel-good show about feeling really bad. Read full review

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Tim Goodman

The first three episodes of Season 2 that AMC sent out continue that level of achievement with no evident missteps. Read full review

Sarah Hentges

Again, Breaking Bad promises to be quite a ride. Read full review

Brian Lowry

It's a mildly unsettling mentality, to be sure, but thus far Bad's mercurial formula adds up to one really good trip. Read full review

David Hinckley

Bryan Cranston's Walter remains one of the best-played characters on television, and he's surrounded by a strong cast that, knowingly or unknowingly, plays off his desperation. Read full review

Ellen Gray

A drama on the order of "The Sopranos" or "The Shield," it's not about things--and people--getting better so much as it is about the struggle for survival. And like "Weeds," it's a show that might, if anything, have a little too much to say about the times in which we live. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

The rest of Breaking Bad doesn’t consistently reach the level of Cranston’s performance. But for some, his depiction of Walt’s earnest desperation may be enough. Read full review

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ClamBuster

Jun 29, 2011

You cannot predict Breaking Bad... it's impossible. Actually, I've just told a lie, and for that I apologize. You can predict Breaking Bad; in fact Breaking Bad is so predictable it's embarrassing. Before any given episode has started you can safely predict that what you are about to see isYou cannot predict Breaking Bad... it's impossible. Actually, I've just told a lie, and for that I apologize. You can predict Breaking Bad; in fact Breaking Bad is so predictable it's embarrassing. Before any given episode has started you can safely predict that what you are about to see is 45 minutes of television that is, in this reviewers opinion, faultless. 45 minutes of outrageous situation comedy with hilarious consequences, 45 minutes of gut wrenching and heart felt emotional drama, 45 minutes of impeccable acting from its two leads, who's on-screen chemistry (excuse the pun) has garnered them with a total of 4 Emmy's, and 45 minutes (im about to come back full circle here) of impossible to predict story lines that make the twists and turns in shows like Lost and Fringe genuinely feel like amateur hour. Season 2 doesn't let up for one second. There is no 'filler' here, none whatsoever. And in all honesty, hand on heart, having thought it through thoroughly, looked back at my favourite (almost immoveable) series from shows that are close to my heart, I might have to declare Breaking Bad season 2 as the best season of a tv show I have seen to date. I know that's a bold statement, but having sat through all 13 exquisitely put together episodes, it just makes sense to have that opinion, it really does.… Expand

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CPD98

Jul 10, 2014

No sé si esta es la mejor temporada de toda la serie pero desde luego esta muy cerca. Mantuvo el nivel de la primera y fue aun mas allá. La trama se volvió aun mas interesante, ahora Walter ya es mas conocido y cada vez es menos pardillo. La imagen del osito rosa en la piscina no paraba deNo sé si esta es la mejor temporada de toda la serie pero desde luego esta muy cerca. Mantuvo el nivel de la primera y fue aun mas allá. La trama se volvió aun mas interesante, ahora Walter ya es mas conocido y cada vez es menos pardillo. La imagen del osito rosa en la piscina no paraba de intrigarme y cuando se resuelve esa pequeña curiosidad dan ganas de aplaudir. La forma en que todo se entrelaza... debes verlo.
Y aparte tiene capítulos inolvidables, como el de Walt y Jessie cuando se pierden con la furgoneta y se quedan sin gasolina. Una temporada mítica.… Expand

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Badsniper

Jul 20, 2011

All the story does is suck you in, and compel you to empathize with the drug lord Walter White. It's insane, riveting, imaginative and innovative. It is the drama of a decade.

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MasterRiley

Mar 11, 2017

Breaking Bad: Season 2 is even better than the first; with the introduction of great new characters, higher stakes and tension, and the same amazing performances, writing, and direction from the first season. This season has so many great moments and leaves you feeling empty by the endBreaking Bad: Season 2 is even better than the first; with the introduction of great new characters, higher stakes and tension, and the same amazing performances, writing, and direction from the first season. This season has so many great moments and leaves you feeling empty by the end making you want to jump into season 3 immediately.… Expand

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DeusWin

Jul 9, 2014

Еще более захватывающее и напряженное продолжение приключений Уолтера и Джесси в мире наркобизнеса.

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Novanc

Aug 10, 2011

Breaking Bad shows the viewer how a man is able to change. It is a very interesting subject which is portrayed impecabbly by Bryan Cranston as Walter White. Gripping storyline with good actors. Maybe it's just me, but maybe the only thing which bugs me in Breaking Bad is the acting of AnnaBreaking Bad shows the viewer how a man is able to change. It is a very interesting subject which is portrayed impecabbly by Bryan Cranston as Walter White. Gripping storyline with good actors. Maybe it's just me, but maybe the only thing which bugs me in Breaking Bad is the acting of Anna Gunn in the role of Skyler White who is portraying the pregnant mother in a too exaggeratedly way.… Expand

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DanielwWhite

Dec 18, 2015

Season 2 of Breaking Bad is not nearly as good as season 1. The story line slows down a little bit and the season really focuses on the main character's stories.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

99
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: July 15, 2012
Season 4

96
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: July 17, 2011
Season 3

89
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: March 21, 2010
Season 2

84
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 8, 2009
- 9.3
  S2:E13. ABQ
  Air Date: May 31, 2009
- 9.2
  S2:E12. Phoenix
  Air Date: May 24, 2009
- 9.2
  S2:E11. Mandala
  Air Date: May 17, 2009
- 9.3
  S2:E10. Over
  Air Date: May 10, 2009
- 9.4
  S2:E9. 4 Days Out
  Air Date: May 3, 2009
- 9.4
  S2:E8. Better Call Saul
  Air Date: April 26, 2009
- 9.2
  S2:E7. Negro Y Azul
  Air Date: April 19, 2009
- 9.2
  S2:E6. Peekaboo
  Air Date: April 12, 2009
- 9.2
  S2:E5. Breakage
  Air Date: April 5, 2009
- 9.3
  S2:E4. Down
  Air Date: March 29, 2009
- 9.2
  S2:E3. Bit by a Dead Bee
  Air Date: March 22, 2009
- 9.6
  S2:E2. Grilled
  Air Date: March 15, 2009
- 9.1
  S2:E1. Seven Thirty-Seven
  Air Date: March 8, 2009
Season 1

73
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 20, 2008