Breaking Bad

This series requires patience (notice how the season rankings are in perfect reverse order). Breaking Bad has its own rhythm and pacing. It always pays off in the end, including the final episode, which may be the best endings in the history of television. I love everything about this series, except the name! Everyone praises Bryan Cranston's acting, but props has to be given to relative-newcomer Aaron Paul for keeping up with Cranston. Some of the other actors in the series are second-rate (don't worry, I'm not talking about Esposito or Odenkirk), but it doesn't matter.

Series Rating: 9.5

Average Episode Rating: 9.0

Season-Quality Correlation: 87%