Crystal Meth, the controversial drug at the center of the TV series Breaking Bad, has become a popular party drug that in high doses induces euphoria, enhances self-esteem, and increases libido. But with a severe come-down, increased doses required to achieve the same effect, and a long list of dangerous side-effects and health risks, the drug is highly addictive and not something to be trifled with. Today we take a look at the critically acclaimed show Breaking Bad, the role of Meth in the show, and in America.
Fans of Breaking Bad know how dark and crazy the world of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) gets. As a chemistry teacher-turned-meth chef extraordinaire, we’ve seen Walter and his addict partner, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), nearly lose life, limb, and sanity in their quest to make a fortune in the world of illegal drugs. However, meth itself serves as the proverbial “Maguffin” around which the action and drama of the show revolves; beyond scenes of elaborate chemistry, or characters buzzing off signature blue amphetamine that only Walt can cook, there is very little fact to be gleaned about what the drug is – which is where we come in.
Any Breaking Bad fans (or those interested in getting into the show) who want to know more about the drug that fuels the madness of Walter White’s world, need look no further than this handy infographic below. It details the facts about meth, as well as facts about the show chronicling the wild ride of America’s two most infamous (and unlikely) cooks:
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Love Breaking Bad as well as Mad Men. Interesting read for sure.
Can’t get in to The Walking Dead because I’m not really a zombie fan, but I really don’t understand the love for Killing that show IMO was just awful.
Still glad to see Breaking Bad get some attention on Screen Rant. Great show.
Oh, yes folks! It’s as addictive as blue meth.
I usually get annoyed when people claim a show is the best on TV or the best all time because IMO that would mean you would have to have watched everything that ever aired. But then I received seasons 1&2 of Breaking Bad for Christmas and since then I have watched season 3 and I’m following 4 as it airs and now I’m one of the people who used to annoy me. I have never watched a show that has blown me away like BB. People talk about The Wire or The Sopranos but IMO BB has them beat. I can’t think of a single episode that felt like “filler” and even the smallest details of a scene seem to have meaning to the big picture. Those are just a couple of reasons why I call it the best show on TV. God I’m so annoying.
lol, Im like that about Deadwood. It’s the best!
I may check out Breaking Bad though….
Nothing wrong with claiming a show is the best YOU’VE ever seen. That’s not quite so presumptuous as saying it’s the best ever, and gets your point across.
Unbelievably great character vehicle. Cranston says time & again its one of the best roles ever created & Walter White really is. he has a real argument as the greatest American character actor working right now. From Malcolm to this is jaw dropping, massive ups.. the courage of the producers not only to go all the way with the subject matter but shatter the construct of the one hour serial drama is setting a standard for the medium. The episode where the planes crash in midair got an emotion out of my gut that a tv show shouldn’t be able to create. This is THE new bar obviously, what 21st century programming can be. Hell yes.
The time just flies watching this series.
Only quibble I have with the infographic is about tooth decay from corrosive chemicals. The decay comes, not from the chemicals, but from a combination of dry mouth, malnutrition, excessive sugary drinks and generally poor hygiene.
There are many, many people who used meth for years and have teeth that are just fine.
Greatest series since Six Feet Under, and it goes so quick and is so crazy, just keeps you guessing all the time.