Breaking Bad is a crime-drama franchise centered on the transformation of a struggling chemistry teacher into a powerful criminal figure. Known for its moral complexity, character development, and escalating tension, the franchise explores ambition, consequences, identity, and the corrupting influence of power. It includes the television series Breaking Bad, the prequel series Better Call Saul, and the sequel film El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, together forming one of television's most acclaimed fictional universes.