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TV Series5 seasonsTV-MA

Breaking Bad2008–2013

On July 2, 2026▼1 from yesterday
#25most popular TV show online
0100BUZZ SCORE9.2Buzz Score
#1 on #19 in Drama#5 in CrimeTop 0.9%
Peak popularity#238 (Aug 1 – Aug 30, 2022) (Aug 2022)31.2Top 9%

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Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad is an American television series that follows the story of Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturer. The show explores the transformation of Walter from a mild-mannered family man into a ruthless criminal mastermind known as Heisenberg. With his former student, Jesse Pinkman, by his side, Walter navigates the dangerous world of the drug trade, battling rival drug cartels and the DEA. Breaking Bad is renowned for its compelling storytelling, complex characters, and exploration of moral ambiguity.

Status
Ended
First aired
2008
Last aired
2013
Seasons
5
Episodes
62
Rating
TV-MA
Streaming
NetflixNetflix Standard with Ads
Links
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Popularity Rankings & History

Daily update · July 2, 2026

Breaking Bad ranks #25 most popular TV show with a Buzz Score of 9.2, down 1 spot from yesterday. It peaked at #238 of all time (Aug 1 – Aug 30, 2022). It ranks #30 over the past 365 days.

Peak Buzz Score
31.2
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1-Year Buzz Score
8.7
#30 · Last 365 days
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Top Cast

Most popular Breaking Bad cast members by current Buzz Score on July 2, 2026
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#1
Bryan Cranston
as Walter White
6.1
#2
Jesse Plemons
as Todd
4.9
#3
Aaron Paul
as Jesse Pinkman
3.7
#4
Giancarlo Esposito
as Gus Fring
3.6
#5
Bob Odenkirk
as Saul Goodman
3.0
#6
Danny Trejo
as Tortuga
2.8
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