How ‘Breaking Bad’ Became the Best Show of the 21st Century | The New York Times
“Breaking Bad” was voted the greatest show of the 21st century by their panel - they
interviewed the creator Vince Gilligan and the actors Bryan Cranston and Giancarlo Esposito about the making of the show and why it still resonates nearly 20 years after its debut.
“Breaking Bad” was voted the greatest show of the 21st century by our panel. We interviewed the creator Vince Gilligan and the actors Bryan Cranston and Gian...
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Breaking Bad Overcame The Wire to Take the Top Spot
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Meanwhile, Breaking Bad's spinoff series, Better Call Saul, also made the rankings, listed at No. 27. Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV series, Pluribus, was not included in the Top 100. Perhaps that's because it's only one season into its run, though it's worth noting that the show's debut season was very highly praised, having just won multiple major Emmys.
It's not a huge surprise to see Breaking Bad claiming the top spot in the rankings. The series has long been declared by many fans and critics to be one of the very best TV shows ever made, if not the best. As the series went on, it grew increasingly popular; after premiering with 1.4 million viewers in 2008, its series finale in 2013 reached 10.3 million viewers. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 96% critics score along with a 97% audience score, and it won 16 Primetime Emmy Awards.
Breaking Bad Follows a Teacher Transforming Into a Drug Kingpin
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Created by Gilligan, Breaking Bad tells the story of Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. To pay for his medical treatment and leave money behind for his family, Walter recruits a former student, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), to help him manufacture high-grade methamphetamine. As Walter becomes more embroiled in the criminal underworld of Albuquerque, he gradually transforms into a ruthless drug kingpin, putting himself and those around him in increasing danger.
The series also stars Anna Gunn, RJ Mitte, Betsy Brandt, Dean Norris, Jonathan Banks, Bob Odenkirk, Giancarlo Esposito, Krysten Ritter, Matt Jones, Charles Baker, Jesse Plemons, Steven Michael Quezada, and Laura Fraser.
“Breaking Bad” is the best TV show of the 21st century, according to our industry poll. We reunited the creator Vince Gilligan and the actors Bryan Cranston and Giancarlo Esposito to talk about the making of the show, why it still resonates nearly 20 years after its debut and more. See the full list of the top 100 shows here. https://nyti.ms/4xGu06P
“Breaking Bad” is the best TV show of the 21st century, according to our industry poll. We reunited the creator Vince Gilligan and the actors Bryan Cranston and Giancarlo Esposito to talk about the making of the show, why it still resonates nearly 20 years after its debut and more.
The series creator Vince Gilligan and the core cast reflect on the creative process behind the iconic series. They discuss character development, the evolution of anti-heroes, and the meticulous attention to detail that helped define the show's lasting global cultural impact.
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