Breaking Bad, boasting a stellar cast including Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Jonathan Banks, and others, stands as one of Hollywood’s most highly acclaimed shows. The series unfolds the compelling story of Walter White, a chemistry teacher turned criminal, as he undergoes a transformative journey following his diagnosis of stage three cancer. Unfortunately, Cranston made it clear he is done with Breaking Bad spin-offs after Better Call Saul’s failure to win any Emmy Awards.
Widely praised as one of the most exceptional shows globally, Breaking Bad is a testament to the storytelling prowess achievable on the silver screen. The series, which premiered in 2008, elevated each moment to a masterpiece of storytelling perfection. Enjoying a successful run, Breaking Bad spanned five seasons and ended in 2013 with the release of its fifth and final season. It led to a spinoff, Better Call Saul, which got a ton of praise as well.
Bryan Cranston Wants No Part In Breaking Bad Spin-Offs After Better Call Saul’s Emmy Plight
In case you did not know, Better Call Saul recently made history in a very unfortunate way. The show has received 53 Emmy nominations across its 6 seasons since 2015 but failed to win even one Emmy in that time. Therefore, it set the record for the most losses ever at the Emmys.
While speaking to ETOnline, Bryan Cranston commented on the conclusion of the Breaking Bad universe, stating that everything has a cyclical nature. He expressed that it’s natural for things to have a proper conclusion.
“Everything should come to an end, everything’s cyclical, our lives are cyclical, seasons, trees, everything. So it’s okay to have a beginning, middle and end and then let it go.”
Bryan Cranston has accomplished a lot as an actor, especially in the Breaking Bad universe. However, all things come to an end and it appears this includes even Breaking Bad.
Bryan Cranston Explained The Complexity In Writing A Character Like Walter White
In a discussion with Entertainment Weekly, Bryan Cranston stressed the excitement of witnessing the highs and ridiculously dangerous journeys of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad. Cranston highlighted the audience’s capacity to revel in the thrilling moments of the series.
“You want to experience the highs with Walter White? You want to be on that train ride with Jesse Pinkman? Here’s that rejoicing for you, the audience. And now here’s the repercussions from the business that they’re in. Here’s what happens when you forget that there’s morality connected and consequences to every action. It was just so amazing.”
Bryan Cranston pointed out that disregarding morality in the Breaking Bad storyline leads to repercussions and consequences. He expressed admiration for the intricate and profound nature of the narrative, describing it as “amazing.”
