Breaking Bad

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Breaking Bad
TV-MA
Crime
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
2008 - 2013-00-00
Network
AMC
Showrunner
Vince Gilligan

Cast

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WHERE TO WATCH

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Main Genre
Drama
Seasons
5

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