We've gotten to a point where television has become so loaded with "vampire-this" and "werewolf-that," that each show has started to feel like a replica of another . Luckily, that's definitely not the case with creator Vince Gilligan's Breaking Bad. Breaking Bad follows the life of Walter White (played by Bryan Cranston), an ordinary high school chemistry teacher. With a loving wife and teenage son at home, over time, Walter has developed an extremely mundane routine for his life. After discovering that he had been diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer, Walter decided to take extreme measures to secure his family financially. Eventually, he would descend into a world so dark and completely twisted, it would ultimately consume him. Walter White became Heisenberg; the biggest drug lord the streets had ever seen. As he rose in status within the drug cartel, the love and trust he had from his family and friends quickly diminished. There are thousands of reasons why millions of people tune into Breaking Bad. This series offers some much-needed relief from Dracula's descendants, who, frankly, are slowly diminishing any scope of variety that exists on television. Thanks to its exceptional acting, seemingly distorted reality, and unique, relatable plot and characters, this hit show is at the top of the charts as the best modern television series cable has to offer. In 2000, viewers met Bryan Cranston on television. show, Malcolm in the middle. He played the role of a father with three extremely rebellious sons. His acting was good and he played a pivotal role in the series, but he was nowhere near Breaking Bad's greatness. This comparison can easily be applied… mid-paper… to Breaking Bad. Gilligan admitted while standing alongside his award-winning cast members at the 2013 Emmy Awards that "You have hopes and dreams, but I never even thought this show would be on the air." The famous creator of this hit series has brilliantly recreated a dark world full of cartels, crime and methamphetamines. With impeccable acting, a surreal mix of scientific facts paired with creative vision, and extremely engaging characters, there's no doubt that Breaking Bad is the only modern television series America has to offer. Works Cited Gilligan, Vince. “Blood money.” Breaking Bad. AMC. New York, NY, August 11, 2013. Television.Gilligan, Vince. "Ozymandias." Breaking Bad. AMC. New York, NY, September 15, 2013. Television.Gilligan, Vince. "Fifty-one." Breaking Bad. AMC. New York, NY, August 5, 2012. Television.