I was ecstatic to see this book was coming out. I am a die hard Breaking Bad universe fan. The entire thing leaves you with a twist in your gut that never goes away. But for the first time after all these years, this book satisfied something deep within me. It’s a revisiting of the Breaking Bad world from the inside - the actors, creators, etc. In between quotes from actors, directors, and crew it reads as a book of Breaking Bad, taking us back through the most impactful scenes as if we’re watching them on screen again. There are little fun factoids throughout and even some rumors cleared up. This book truly completes what is the greatest series (and prequel and movie) of all time. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Review will be posted on Instagram and Amazon on pub day and links added to NetGalley.

Thank you Netgalley and William Morrow for the ARC!!

Breaking bad is my favorite show of all time, so this book was a must read for me. Reading all the actors interviews and comments about the behind the scenes stuff was very interesting and informative about how some of my favorite characters came about. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who has seen and loved the show

This was a GREAT book and has me ready for a Breaking Bad rewatch. If you’re one of the millions of people who loved Breaking Bad, you’ll love learning about the behind-the-scenes of what it took to bring the show to life. So many fun, interesting details from people who genuinely seemed to love being a part of this. I’d absolutely recommend this for a fan of BB. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Dean Norris takes us on a journey through the history of Breaking Bad in a way that will make you appreciate the show all over again, including interviews with the cast, writers, directors, and crew. Starting with his audition, he walks us through the uphill battle Vince Gilligan undertook in getting the show a life at a network. From there, we follow along through each season, and hear directly from cast and crew members about key episodes and plotlines. Along the way, he shares a behind-the-scenes look at the genius storytelling, incredible visuals, and all the little details that went into developing and creating this masterpiece of television history. Packed full of stories and facts, it's a must-read for fans of the show. Now, I'm off to watch this whole thing again, with new a whole new appreciation for everyone involved!

Many thanks to NetGalley for providing an advanced reader copy.

I was so excited when I saw this book was coming out. Breaking Bad was the show that really brought me and my dad together, and it’s definitely one of those shows that you never forget about, especially if you’re like me and have rewatched it quite a few times. It quite literally rewired my brain when I first watched it in my freshman year of highschool. From something as ridiculous of not being able to look at a chemistry teacher without thinking of Walter White to seriously understanding the severe outcomes of the American healthcare system, this show highlighted how uniquely but simply human we all are, trying to survive.

Dean Norris’ history of the show was amazing. While he gives his iconic perspective of his character Hank: a dickhead DEA agent, he makes sure to give both the actors and therefore also their characters a chance to bring their own experiences, to share what ultimately shaped the show. There are many things I didn’t know about the show before I read this, or theories I had never thought of, so this book made me feel like I was watching the show for the first time in an entirely new light and context, bringing me back to Vince Gilligan’s intense ethical dilemma of how far someone could continue to root for Walter White, even as he becomes closer to who we know as Heisenberg. Anyone who has watched the show would love this book, and as Jesse Pinkman would say “this is art biatch!”

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me a digital ARC!