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Breaking Bad
Arts, Music & MediaWhat is Breaking Bad in the Agency editorial?
Breaking Bad is a TV series. In Issue.16, it is named alongside The Sopranos, The Wire and Mad Men as one of the critically acclaimed drama series that pushed boundaries during the Golden Age of Television. The edition notes its finale garnered 10.3 million viewers.
In short
In Issue.16, Breaking Bad appears in a passage about the rise of quality dramas. The edition groups it with The Sopranos, The Wire and Mad Men as critically acclaimed and highly regarded drama series that pushed boundaries, embraced complex storytelling and elevated the quality of television programming. The article also notes that the series finale of Breaking Bad garnered 10.3 million viewers, mentioned alongside The Sopranos finale's 11.9 million.
Key facts
- How does Issue.16 present the series?
- As one of the critically acclaimed drama series, alongside The Sopranos, The Wire and Mad Men, that pushed boundaries and elevated television.
- What viewership figure does the edition cite?
- The series finale garnered 10.3 million viewers.
- In what broader narrative does it appear?
- In a discussion about the Golden Age of Television and the rise of complex storytelling pioneered by The Sopranos.
What is Breaking Bad?
Breaking Bad is a TV series created by Vince Gilligan, first aired in 2008. These identification facts come from outside the editions and are marked for verification.
How does Breaking Bad appear in Issue.16?
In Issue.16, Breaking Bad is grouped with The Sopranos, The Wire and Mad Men in a passage about the emergence of quality dramas during the Golden Age of Television. The edition says these shows pushed boundaries, embraced complex storytelling and elevated the quality of television programming. It also notes the series finale of Breaking Bad garnered 10.3 million viewers, alongside The Sopranos finale's 11.9 million. The mention is brief and serves the broader argument about how The Sopranos paved the way for a new standard in entertainment.
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