Breaking Bad is an AMC American crime drama television show created and produced by director Vince Gilligan. The show follows 50-year-old protagonist Walter White, a miserable, overqualified high school chemistry teacher, along with his wife, Skyler, their 15-year-old disabled son, Walter Jr, and an unexpected baby on the way. The White’s are first introduced to the viewers as a classic American, middle class family who appear to be struggling financially.
In the very first episode, Walt is diagnosed with Stage III terminal lung cancer and given roughly two years left to live. Following his prognosis— motivated by a sense of valor and determination to secure his family’s financial future—Walt utilizes his impeccable knowledge of chemistry to begin manufacturing and selling methamphetamine. Breaking Bad explores …show more content…
Chips to Scarface” by the show’s very own director, Vince Gilligan. Over the years, Breaking Bad has become widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time and reflects a number of popular American values and modern ideals; such as the flawed American healthcare system, devotion to family, the dangers of the drug world, pride, and moral consequences. Breaking Bad began broadcasting in the United States in late January of 2008, much of the first and second seasons focusing on financial hardship and desperation. These themes correspond perfectly to the general economic decline America was experiencing at the time. The Great Recession officially lasted December 2007 to June 2009, and resulted in a widespread sharp cutback of consumer spending and overall unemployment. “The unemployment rate was skyrocketing, and people were losing their homes. Obama had just been sworn in and promised to reform the health-care system" (Romano). It is easy to conclude that Walter White and his
In the very first episode, Walt is diagnosed with Stage III terminal lung cancer and given roughly two years left to live. Following his prognosis— motivated by a sense of valor and determination to secure his family’s financial future—Walt utilizes his impeccable knowledge of chemistry to begin manufacturing and selling methamphetamine. Breaking Bad explores …show more content…
Chips to Scarface” by the show’s very own director, Vince Gilligan. Over the years, Breaking Bad has become widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time and reflects a number of popular American values and modern ideals; such as the flawed American healthcare system, devotion to family, the dangers of the drug world, pride, and moral consequences. Breaking Bad began broadcasting in the United States in late January of 2008, much of the first and second seasons focusing on financial hardship and desperation. These themes correspond perfectly to the general economic decline America was experiencing at the time. The Great Recession officially lasted December 2007 to June 2009, and resulted in a widespread sharp cutback of consumer spending and overall unemployment. “The unemployment rate was skyrocketing, and people were losing their homes. Obama had just been sworn in and promised to reform the health-care system" (Romano). It is easy to conclude that Walter White and his