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Breaking Bad
- Composite Score
- 9.7
- Year/Country/Seasons
- 2008-2013 / USA / 5 Seasons, 62 Episodes
Top 15Updated 2026年3月3日
Greatest TV Series of All Time Top 15
This ranking synthesizes scores from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic, combined with Emmy and Golden Globe wins and cultural impact, to select the most artistically valuable and critically acclaimed television series worldwide. Spanning drama, comedy, crime, sci-fi and more, representing the pinnacle of television artistry.
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Interesting Facts & Summary
In the pantheon of television history, Breaking Bad consistently secures the top spot. It holds an enduring 9.5/10 rating on IMDb and is frequently cited as the "Godfather of television" due to its airtight narrative structure.
Key Facts & Insights:
- Efficiency: With a budget of approximately $3 million per episode—a fraction of modern blockbusters—it achieved an unrivaled "storytelling-to-cost" ratio through meticulous planning and character development.
- Cultural Impact: It transformed chemistry from an academic subject into a global pop-culture phenomenon, famously boosting tourism in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Enduring Legacy: While series like The Wire or The Sopranos paved the way for prestige drama, Breaking Bad mastered the art of relentless tension, making it the most watched "textbook" series across generations in the streaming era.
| Rank | Series Title | Composite Score | Year/Country/Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breaking Bad | 9.7 | 2008-2013 / USA / 5 Seasons, 62 Episodes |
| 2 | The Wire | 9.6 | 2002-2008 / USA / 5 Seasons, 60 Episodes |
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