Level 47: Breaking Bad (2008–2013)

Official Quizinema Hollywood quiz answer for level 47.

Walter White is a chemistry genius but works as a chemistry teacher at a high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His life drastically changes when he's diagnosed with stage III terminal lung cancer and given a prognosis of two years to live. To ensure that his pregnant wife and disabled teenage son have a financial future, he uses his chemistry background to create and sell the world's finest crystal methamphetamine. To sell his signature "blue meth," he teams up with Jesse Pinkman, a former student of his. The meth makes them very rich very quickly, but it attracts the attention of his DEA brother-in-law, Hank. As Walter and Jesse's status in the drug world escalates, Walter becomes a dangerous criminal, and Jesse becomes a hot-headed salesman. Hank is always hot on his tail, forcing Walter to devise new ways to cover his tracks.

20 Jan 2008 · 49 min · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Starring Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn · Directed by N/A

A chemistry teacher turns to making drugs to secure his family’s future

IMDb 9.5

Won 16 Primetime Emmys. 172 wins & 269 nominations total