Breaking Bad

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Season 4
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 20, 2008
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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  3. Negative: 64 out of 2449
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  1. bsmith
    Dec 20, 2013
    10
    Amazing. Breaking Bad is simply amazing. Not a frame, second, or line wasted. Not one weak episode or performance. Everything here in season four is solid. Giancarlo Esposito's performance is the only one to triumph over Bryan Cranston's brilliant portrayal of Walter White. The final four episodes of this season are so intense, well-crafted, and brilliantly written that it's more thanAmazing. Breaking Bad is simply amazing. Not a frame, second, or line wasted. Not one weak episode or performance. Everything here in season four is solid. Giancarlo Esposito's performance is the only one to triumph over Bryan Cranston's brilliant portrayal of Walter White. The final four episodes of this season are so intense, well-crafted, and brilliantly written that it's more than enough to provide for some nail-biting binge watching.… Expand
  2. maisie
    Oct 9, 2013
    10
    I cannot fathom how excellent season four was. I re-watched it again this year (2013) and the twists and the momentum of it all is fascinating. A true masterpiece of television.
  3. jnmeans
    Oct 6, 2013
    10
    best season,,,, Gus Fring....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!amazing character!I really enjoyed Giancarlo Espositos' portrayal of this fascinating character.all the actors and characters on this show are incredible,but Gustavo Fring really stood out to me,especially in this season
  4. Camillozzi
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Breaking Bad uma obra completa, um pensado com muita antecedência e se desdobrando em seu próprio tempo. Este um dos achados mais raros na televisão: um show onde elenco e caráter são tão perfeitamente acompanhado por um criador que entende exatamente o caminho que ele quer levar sua audiência diante.
  5. joao1198pedro
    Nov 20, 2013
    10
    this series gets fire after this great season,it had a disturbing scene on the last episode,it was a mind-blowing season,after this season breaking bad had become the best series in my opinion.
  6. AdamCroston
    Oct 28, 2013
    10
    My favorite season of the lot. Bryan Cranston is impeccable once again. Gus Fring has to be one of the best written characters of all time. Throughout the season their battle intensifies until the explosive climax which left me cheering for more. It doesn't have as many occurrences of breaking bad dark humor compared to the previous seasons but examples of it are definitely present, makingMy favorite season of the lot. Bryan Cranston is impeccable once again. Gus Fring has to be one of the best written characters of all time. Throughout the season their battle intensifies until the explosive climax which left me cheering for more. It doesn't have as many occurrences of breaking bad dark humor compared to the previous seasons but examples of it are definitely present, making this season the perfect balance of gripping story telling, action and humor. Vince Gilligan and Co. strike gold for the 4th time running.… Expand
  7. jcareb
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    It's even better this season. How does it do that?! So many suspenseful moments with lots of tension that builds every episode. The twists were also well planned out. Almost done with the show! So amazing!
  8. Birki
    Dec 7, 2013
    10
    Greatest t.v. show ever. A mix between amazing actors, beautiful cinematics, and an amazing writer, this show is hands down the best....no exceptions.
  9. peterdavid12345
    May 8, 2014
    10
    A very good SonyPicture show ;D. 10/10. Season 4 is the best Breaking Bad season imho. The Battle between walter white and the "Lord" are just amazing! The visual is excellent, the acting is phenomenon and the story are just beyond outstanding!
    this is the third TV that I give a Perfect score!
    11/10!
  10. BetterOffDead_
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    This season of breaking bad well keep you on the end of your seat! Suspenseful and very entertaining this season of breaking bad is when Wolter white knows he's the man! This season is full of surprises, and as usual perfectly done from the production to the acting. When writing a review on breaking bad u can't give anything away just watch it for yourself :)
  11. CPD98
    Jul 10, 2014
    10
    Bastante parecida a la tercera pero mucho mas intensa. ¿Porque es genial la cuarta temporada? Por los últimos episodios. Es como un tour que va creciendo en intensidad. Nunca olvidaré el último capítulo de esta. Que grande.
  12. MorbidPig
    Aug 17, 2014
    10
    Amazing. Breaking Bad is simply amazing. Not a frame, second, or line wasted. Not one weak episode or performance. Everything here in season four is solid. Giancarlo Esposito's performance is the only one to triumph over Bryan Cranston's brilliant portrayal of Walter White. The final four episodes of this season are so intense, well-crafted, and brilliantly written that it's more thanAmazing. Breaking Bad is simply amazing. Not a frame, second, or line wasted. Not one weak episode or performance. Everything here in season four is solid. Giancarlo Esposito's performance is the only one to triumph over Bryan Cranston's brilliant portrayal of Walter White. The final four episodes of this season are so intense, well-crafted, and brilliantly written that it's more than enough to provide for some nail-biting binge-watching.… Expand
  13. IamEVIL
    Jan 21, 2016
    10
    This would have been the best season of all time, if it wasn't for the PERFECT season 5, but this doesn't mean that this one wasn't perfect, the only problem is that it's going to make you feel like a meth addict, always wanting more and more of that perfection that is Breaking Bad. Vince Gilligan was once again amazing in the writing, and i don't even need to say anything about theThis would have been the best season of all time, if it wasn't for the PERFECT season 5, but this doesn't mean that this one wasn't perfect, the only problem is that it's going to make you feel like a meth addict, always wanting more and more of that perfection that is Breaking Bad. Vince Gilligan was once again amazing in the writing, and i don't even need to say anything about the acting. Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn and Aaron Paul were just perfect. 10 out of **** 10.… Expand
  14. TributeMan
    Feb 20, 2016
    10
    MASTERPIECE VOL.2

    Możecie nienawidzić Waltera Whita, ale ten serial na pewno kochacie. Bryan Cranston to absolutny geniusz. Historia 4 sezonu jest najlepsza, najmroczniejsza, najdojrzalsza i najbardziej angażująca. Nic dodać nic ująć.
  15. UltimateBub
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    Breaking Bad's fourth season is... well, better than the last 3. And that is just... I'm running out of good adjectives for this show, because I've used them all. Gus is the best villain, and that raises the bar for the show, but I think the best thing about it at this point is how the characters react to their respective situations. So yes, every episode is spectacularly good, but God, byBreaking Bad's fourth season is... well, better than the last 3. And that is just... I'm running out of good adjectives for this show, because I've used them all. Gus is the best villain, and that raises the bar for the show, but I think the best thing about it at this point is how the characters react to their respective situations. So yes, every episode is spectacularly good, but God, by the end, you'll be shocked really. It can't get better than this, right?… Expand
  16. NRNSW
    May 25, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best drama TV series to appear on our screens over the past few years. The acting is perfect, direction is quality and production values are high. During each series, there is one or two slow episodes - but watching every episode of every series gives back a lot to the soul.
  17. fbtimes
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    Amazing. Breaking Bad is simply amazing. Not a frame, second, or line wasted. Not one weak episode or performance. Everything here in season four is solid. Giancarlo Esposito's performance is the only one to triumph over Bryan Cranston's brilliant portrayal of Walter White. The final four episodes of this season are so intense, well-crafted, and brilliantly written that it's more thanAmazing. Breaking Bad is simply amazing. Not a frame, second, or line wasted. Not one weak episode or performance. Everything here in season four is solid. Giancarlo Esposito's performance is the only one to triumph over Bryan Cranston's brilliant portrayal of Walter White. The final four episodes of this season are so intense, well-crafted, and brilliantly written that it's more than enough to provide for some nail-biting binge-watching.… Expand
  18. Basquilly
    May 27, 2015
    10
    Season 4 again improves on all the previous seasons of the show, but unfortunately I can't give higher than a 10. The story continues to escalate and thrill, the acting from the supporting cast is rapidly reaching the dizzying heights set by Bryan Cranston in the lead role, and the direction is as good as ever.
  19. FakuB20
    May 28, 2015
    10
    ¿Que se puede decir de esta temporada? Cada una supera a la anterior en todo. Sigo remarcando que Bryan Cranston es un actor de primera junto a todo el elenco. Tension, sudor, accion, miedo, alegria, terror. 10/10 INCREIBLE
  20. fbtimesofficial
    Jul 25, 2015
    10
    Amazing. Breaking Bad is simply amazing. Not a frame, second, or line wasted. Not one weak episode or performance. Everything here in season four is solid. Giancarlo Esposito's performance is the only one to even remotely match Bryan Cranston's brilliant portrayal of Walter White. The final four episodes of this season are so intense, well-crafted, and brilliantly written that it's moreAmazing. Breaking Bad is simply amazing. Not a frame, second, or line wasted. Not one weak episode or performance. Everything here in season four is solid. Giancarlo Esposito's performance is the only one to even remotely match Bryan Cranston's brilliant portrayal of Walter White. The final four episodes of this season are so intense, well-crafted, and brilliantly written that it's more than enough to provide for some nail-biting binge-watching.… Expand
  21. IAmNotLying
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In season 4 of Breaking Bad, former teacher Walter "Heisenberg" White (Bryan Cranston) and his partner Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) learns that the meth business comes with a prize. The season takes off directly after season 3's finale. After he kills Walters former lab partner Gale (David Costabile), Jesse and Walter is captured and interrogated by Gus (Giancarlo Esposito) and Mike (Jonathan Banks). After a bloody conclusion, Walter and Jesse is released. The relationship between them two gets complicated. Jesse starts to work with Gus and Mike and Walter arms himself for protection. Meanwhile, the lawyer Saul (Bob Odenkirk) thinks he is wired and hires a bodyguard. Skyler (Anna Gunn) gets issues with her former boss and Hank (Dean Norris), still recovering from his showdown with the twins, can't stop thinking about who "Heisenberg" is. This season is not great, it's amazing. Vince Gilligan has created one of the best seasons of any show ever. It is a dark serious action drama with almost no comedy. While the previous seasons has had drama, it's nothing compared to this (especially season 5). This is, according to me, the beast season of my favourite show. The last episode "Face off" is the best episode of the entire show.

    Best episode - episode 13 "Face off"
    Worst episode (weakest episode) - None. All episodes are amazing.    … Expand
  22. aadityamudhar
    Apr 6, 2016
    10
    Breaking Bad Season 4 gets a full 10 out of 10, but that doesn't really do it justice. This might be the best season of television ever. Not an exaggeration, it is just that good. The writers' patience and interest in pacing might be the most striking part of the whole series, and what really sets it apart. There is no need to rush from plot point to plot point, the focus instead is on theBreaking Bad Season 4 gets a full 10 out of 10, but that doesn't really do it justice. This might be the best season of television ever. Not an exaggeration, it is just that good. The writers' patience and interest in pacing might be the most striking part of the whole series, and what really sets it apart. There is no need to rush from plot point to plot point, the focus instead is on the characters' reactions to even the most mundane moments in life as they respond to the jarring things that have happened to them. This is a dark show that deals with trauma in a very measured, realistic, and believable way. Unlike a show like 24 (not hating, just an example), a character shoots somebody and then spends half of a season slowly coming to grips with they have done. Breaking Bad brings television to whole new level, which is not something that many shows can actually say.… Expand
  23. smithjbran
    Jul 30, 2016
    10
    To put it simply, Breaking Bad epitomizes television triumph. This is one of the most absorbing, smartly-written, supremely-acted, unflappably brilliant productions ever to grace the small screen.
  24. Antgiog1202
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    What can I say, Breaking Bad season 4 is almost perfect. From start to finish it is riveting, dark, and suspenseful. This made me more invested in every little detail of the show: the characters, the conflicts, and the dialogue spoken. This is probably the best television season I have ever had the pleasure to experience.

    Hopefully, when I watch season 5, it'll be just as great -- or    What can I say, Breaking Bad season 4 is almost perfect. From start to finish it is riveting, dark, and suspenseful. This made me more invested in every little detail of the show: the characters, the conflicts, and the dialogue spoken. This is probably the best television season I have ever had the pleasure to experience.

    Hopefully, when I watch season 5, it'll be just as great -- or even better.

    Rating: 10/10

    A+ = 10
    A = 9
    A- = 8
    B+ = 7
    B = 6
    B- = 5
    C+ = 4
    C = 3
    C- = 2.5
    D+ = 2
    D = 1.5
    D- = 1
    F = 0    … Expand
  25. MasterRiley
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    Breaking Bad: Season 4 continues the series' great performances, writing, and direction but it becomes something bigger as each episode slowly ramps up to the final climax. This season takes it to a whole other level with higher stakes, complex relationships, and unforgettable moments.
  26. Dragonfly44
    May 5, 2018
    10
    It’s almost a crime in of itself to not watch this show by this point. Season four may be one of the best seasons of any tv show yet.

    Rating - 100%
  27. Scorsescock
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    This show introduces the relationships that certain characters have within the show, showing us why they are the way they are in the first place. Including all the acting, character development, and directing all bundled up together make one amazing season. I definitely recommend this season.
  28. TudorPopescu
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    One of, if not the best TV show ever made in every conceivable way. It's perfect.
  29. Abso_lute1
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    Season 4 of Breaking Bad is yet another great achievement for tv show history. At this point in Walter White's character arc he has fully broke bad. Some of the decisions that he made were sly and cunning, and he always played more than one person. Throughout the show there was this ever so looming tension building up, because of the rivalry Gus and Walt have after the ending of season 3.Season 4 of Breaking Bad is yet another great achievement for tv show history. At this point in Walter White's character arc he has fully broke bad. Some of the decisions that he made were sly and cunning, and he always played more than one person. Throughout the show there was this ever so looming tension building up, because of the rivalry Gus and Walt have after the ending of season 3. The ending of the episode Crawl space was an extraordinary display of skill in acting performed by Bryan Cranston, and which led chills down my spine. My favorite episodes including crawl space were, End Times, Face Off, Salud, Hermanos, and box cutter. With a satisfying ending to the season, Breaking Bad is viciously entertaining, dramatic, cleverly wrote, and absolutely unpredictable… Expand
  30. DolphinReviews
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    Masterfully Created. Season 4 is the best season of Breaking Bad by a landslide. It’s some of the best action and thriller you can find.
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#1 Best TV Season of 2011
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#5 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011
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#20 Most Shared TV Season of 2011

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96

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. RedEye
    Reviewed by: Curt Wagner
    Aug 1, 2011
    100
    The visual style pours as much emotional juice into the boiling, moody brew that Gilligan cooks up as his actors' searing performances do.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Brian Holcomb
    Jul 20, 2011
    100
    This is one of the rarest finds on television: a show where cast and character are so perfectly matched by a creator who understands exactly what journey he wants take his audience on.
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  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jul 18, 2011
    100
    None of these twists are for the faint of heart, which is why Breaking Bad is a smart, thought-provoking TV show that elevates the artistic achievements of the medium.
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