Breaking Bad is an American television series created by Vince Gilligan. The show follows the story of Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturer, and his former student, Jesse Pinkman. Set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Breaking Bad explores the consequences of Walter's descent into the criminal underworld and the impact it has on his family and those around him. With its gripping storytelling, complex characters, and intense drama, Breaking Bad has been widely acclaimed as one of the greatest television series of all time.