Television Spotlight: Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad's first season received generally positive reviews, while the subsequent seasons received unanimous critical acclaim, with praise for the performances, direction, cinematography, writing, story, and character development. Since its conclusion, the show has been lauded by critics as one of the greatest television series of all time. By the time that the series finale aired, it was among the most-watched cable shows on American television.

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Breaking Bad has become the most binge-watched television series in history.
Breaking Bad filmed entirely in New Mexico, employing roughly 120 cast and crew, 90% of whom were New Mexican residents.
Over its five seasons, the production of Breaking Bad brought $70 million to Alburquerque’s economy.
Walter White’s quotes have become legendary. Most notably… “I am the danger.”, “I am the one who knocks.”, “Say my name.”, and “Tread lightly.”

The series finale episode drew a cable viewership record of 10.3 million viewers.
New Mexico named its film tax credit legislation “The Breaking Bad Bill” because of the impact the show has had on the state’s economy.
Breaking Bad was one of the two top “tweeted” dramas of the 2013 / 2015 television season.

Television Spotlight: Breaking Bad

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