Where to start withBreaking Bad
3 versions · originally a series, 2008
Themes: Moral Decay, Man Breaking Bad, Consequences of Crime, Family Loyalty, American Dream.
Start with Breaking Bad (Vince Gilligan, 2008) — the series. Breaking Bad exists in 3 versions across media, beginning as a series in 2008; each is ranked below by what it does best.
The Breaking Bad universe explores the moral decay and desperate survival instincts of individuals entangled in Albuquerque’s brutal criminal underworld.
✦ Most fans start here
Breaking Bad (2008)
The original tv
✦ Start hereBreaking Bad
Vince Gilligan · Series · 2008
Breaking Bad (2008) is the definitive origin point, offering a masterclass in character transformation as a chemistry teacher descends into the dangerous world of illegal drug manufacturing and distribution.
2015 series
Better Call Saul
Vince Gilligan · Series · 2015
Better Call Saul (2015) functions as a prequel, providing a meticulous character study of Jimmy McGill’s transformation into a morally flexible lawyer long before he enters Walter White’s orbit.
2019 film
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Film · 2019
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019) serves as a direct epilogue, focusing exclusively on Jesse Pinkman’s internal and external struggle to find liberation following his escape from captivity.
Common questions
What order should I watch Breaking Bad, El Camino, and Better Call Saul?
You should begin with the five seasons of Breaking Bad. After finishing the series, you can watch El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie to see the immediate aftermath. Better Call Saul serves as a prequel and can be viewed either before or after the main series.
Is El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie a direct continuation of the series?
Yes, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is a direct continuation of Breaking Bad. It focuses on the aftermath of the series finale and follows the journey of Jesse Pinkman immediately after the events depicted in the final episode of the television show.
How long is the entire Breaking Bad universe including the spin-offs?
The Breaking Bad universe consists of Breaking Bad, the prequel series Better Call Saul, and the film El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. Together, these productions span several years of storytelling, covering the rise of Walter White and the origins of Saul Goodman.
Should I watch Better Call Saul if I have already finished Breaking Bad?
Yes, you should watch Better Call Saul if you have finished Breaking Bad. It provides essential background information on characters featured in the original series. The show functions as a prequel, detailing the transformation of Jimmy McGill into the lawyer known as Saul Goodman.