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You Thought It Was Just TV? 5 Classic Movies Breaking Bad Quietly Pays Tribute To
2025/12/05 Report

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doesn’t just borrow tension from classic cinema – it quietly to famous movies in almost every season. Beyond the obvious vibes, the show is full of subtle homages that only really jump out if you know your film history. Here are five of the most underrated movie Easter eggs that connect Walter White’s empire to the big screen.


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1. and the Curse of the Oranges

In , oranges are a famous omen of death – they appear right before major acts of violence or a character’s downfall. deliberately borrows that visual code.

Entertainment Weekly’s A-to-Z guide points out that the show uses falling oranges several times, including when Ted Beneke slips, breaks his neck, and when Walt’s neighbor drops her grocery bags in the Season 5 opener.

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