Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Determined to secure his family's financial future, he partners with former student Jesse Pinkman to cook and sell methamphetamine. As they delve deeper into the drug trade, Walter adopts the alias "Heisenberg" and becomes a formidable figure in the criminal underworld.
Throughout the series, Walter's relationships with his wife Skyler, son Walter Jr., and DEA agent brother-in-law Hank become strained as his double life unfolds. He faces off against rival drug dealers, including Gustavo Fring and Jack Welker's gang, leading to intense confrontations and violence.
Meanwhile, Jesse struggles with guilt over his involvement in the drug trade and the harm it causes. He forms bonds with characters like Jane Margolis and Mike Ehrmantraut but also experiences betrayal and loss.
As the series progresses, Walter becomes increasingly ruthless and morally compromised, resorting to manipulation and violence to protect his empire. Ultimately, his actions lead to devastating consequences for himself and those around him.
In the final season, Walter's empire crumbles as his enemies close in, and he faces a reckoning with his past. Jesse, who has endured torture and captivity, seeks freedom and redemption.
The series concludes with Walter's death and Jesse's escape, leaving behind a trail of destruction and broken lives. "Breaking Bad" explores themes of morality, consequence, and the corrupting influence of power in a gripping and intense narrative.