'Breaking Bad' good enough for a fourth season
"Breaking Bad," the acclaimed AMC drama about a desperate chemistry teacher who turns to a life of crime to secure his family's financial stability, has been renewed for a fourth season.
Ratings for the drama, which aired its third-season finale Sunday, have grown 20% this season, placing it above "Mad Men" as the most popular series on the cable network.
"Through its captivating storytelling, inspired performances and breathtaking visuals, 'Breaking Bad' delivers on all levels, and it's a show we're very proud to have in our portfolio," said Zack Van Amburg, president of programming for Sony Pictures Television, which produces the series.
Bryan Cranston, who stars in "Breaking Bad," has scored two consecutive Emmy wins in the series' first two seasons for outstanding lead actor in a drama series.
--- Greg Braxton
Photo: Aaron Paul, left, and Bryan Cranston star in AMC's "Breaking Bad." Credit: Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times
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Its about time this show is starting to get the recognition it deserves. Ever since the end of Season 2 I wondered why more people weren't watching what was clearly the best thing on Television, and Season 3 solidifies this.
Not to take anything from the fans of 'Mad Men', but I have tried repeatedly to get myself into the show with no avail. I will give it another try, but the pace of the show is nowhere near how I would like it to be.
Long live AMC and I hope they continue churning out quality Television!
Posted by: Boss Brew | June 14, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Smart TV on every level.
Posted by: Arye Michael Bender | June 14, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Talk about a show firing on all cylinders... writing, directing, acting, post - there isn't one aspect of this show that isn't absolutely top-notch. Thank you AMC for putting your money behind something truly worthwhile and memorable! I like Mad Men too, but my money has always been on Walt and Jesse.
Posted by: BB Fan | June 14, 2010 at 01:09 PM
This is the best show on TV - the only one I make it a point to watch each week. It's intense with just the right amount of dark comic relief.
Posted by: KirkD524 | June 14, 2010 at 01:19 PM
Excellent!!!
Posted by: nolanski | June 14, 2010 at 01:27 PM
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Last night's season finale was out of this world fantastic. I can hardly wait for next season, and the next and the next. Bravo to the creators, cast, crew and AMC. Breaking Bad is what televison should be!
Posted by: Lovely Rita | June 14, 2010 at 04:07 PM
hands down...the BEST show on any television network! i cannot wait for the 4th season to start!
Posted by: bundy | June 14, 2010 at 04:10 PM
Best show since The Shield!!!
Posted by: harry vest | June 14, 2010 at 11:32 PM
Breaking Bad is absolutely the BEST television series I have EVER watched...each episode is gripping and the acting and storyline are always superior! It will be hard to wait almost a year for the next season, but you can be sure I will be waiting with bated breath! Kudos to the writers, actors and AMC alike! Great Stuff!!
Posted by: Louanne | June 17, 2010 at 11:07 PM