“Say my name.”
These three words immortalised chemistry teacher-turned-drug mogul Walter White in the minds of audiences all over the world. But Breaking Bad has become such a cult hit over the years that viewers will also remember the names of other memorable characters like Jesse Pinkman, Gus Fring, and Saul Goodman. In fact, Saul got his own spinoff that is equally good.
If you are confused about the chronology of the Breaking Bad universe, scroll down to check out the correct viewing order. Our guide also shows you how and where you can stream the franchise’s shows and movie in India!
How to watch Breaking Bad in chronological order
In terms of the timeline, Better Call Saul is the starting point of the franchise as it traces the rise of underdog lawyer Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk). This happens in the years before he got associated with Walter White (Bryan Cranston). Even though Better Call Saul serves as a prequel, some of its final episodes are set after Breaking Bad. These episodes play out in black-and-white making it easy to distinguish between the pre-Breaking Bad events.
Breaking Bad chronologically follows the show with Saul already established as a well-earning lawyer. The focus of Breaking Bad lies on Walter White and his accomplice Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) as they struggle through a ruthless world of crime, drugs, and self-destruction.
Following the shocking series finale “Felina”, Breaking Bad was also accompanied by a spin-off film called El Camino. With characters like Jesse and Mike (Jonathan Banks) returning, the movie explores the direct aftermath of the finale.
Both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul have received immense critical acclaim and are regarded as some of the best TV series of all time. The five seasons Breaking Bad has also earned numerous awards and honours at the Emmys and Golden Globes. While writer Vince Gilligan created Breaking Bad, he and Peter Gould co-created Better Call Saul. Gilligan returned to write and direct El Camino.
As for any potential additions to the franchise, Gilligan has always hinted at spin offs such a show focusing solely on Walter White’s son Walter Jr (RJ Mitte).
How to watch Breaking Bad in release order
The list below shows you how to stream the Breaking Bad shows and movies in order of their release date. We guide you through the platforms and offers to stream, buy or rent Breaking Bad in India. In fact, Netflix India’s efforts at promoting the series have also included a series of hilarious YouTube videos such as an Indian serial spoof and an explainer by Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. Safe to say, Indians really love Breaking Bad!
