Country United States
Genres Crime, Drama, Thriller, Western
Runtime 47 minutes
Total runtime 49 hours 21 minutes
Status Ended
Network AMC
Showrunner Vince Gilligan
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Breaking Bad

2008 140K members 5 seasons63 episodes

Walter White lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a modest high school chemistry teacher. He struggles to provide for his family. But after being diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer, he has no choice but to find another way out.
He decides to manufacture methamphetamine with his former student Jesse Pinkman in an RV converted into a laboratory.
Their market develops very quickly. Maybe too fast for Walter who becomes a real drug godfather. He must therefore manage his new status and try to carry out his role as a family man, husband, and sick man! Especially since he hides his activity to his wife, Skyler.
Walter takes the name "Heisenberg" to hide his identity.
His brother-in-law Hank Schrader, the local gangs and the Mexican drug cartels are his new enemies.

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If you’re looking for a television series that perfectly balances dark humor with dramatic twists, look no further than *Weeds*. This remarkable show, created by Jenji Kohan, aired from 2005 to 2012 and has since become a cult classic. With its unique premise featuring a seemingly ordinary suburban mother who turns to marijuana dealing after her husband's sudden death, *Weeds* invites viewers into the chaotic yet comedic life of Nancy Botwin, played brilliantly by Mary-Louise Parker.

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One of the most compelling aspects of *Weeds* is its exploration of how ordinary people can be pushed into extraordinary circumstances. Through Nancy’s journey from a grieving housewife to a savvy businesswoman operating in the underground world of drug dealing, we see not just her transformation but also how it impacts her two sons—Silas (Hunter Parrish) and Shane (Alexander Gould). Their individual struggles add layers to the narrative; Silas grapples with teenage angst while trying to navigate his mother's new lifestyle, and Shane's precociousness often leads him down unexpected paths. The writing deftly balances comedy with poignant moments that resonate deeply with audiences.

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