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Vince Gilligan: “I could feel the blood drain from my face” When Breaking Bad Was Accused of Copying Another Show
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Vince Gilligan: “I Could Feel the Blood Drain from My Face” When Breaking Bad Was Accused of Copying Another Show

Breaking Bad remains a titan of television storytelling, a show that delves deep into the complexities of morality and transformation. Yet, even its visionary creator, Vince Gilligan, faced hurdles during its inception that could have derailed the series before it even began.


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One of these challenges came in the form of an unexpected and unnerving comparison to another show.

The Shocking Comparison That Nearly Derailed Breaking Bad

As Gilligan pitched Breaking Bad, he was brimming with excitement about crafting the story of Walter White, an unassuming high school chemistry teacher who spirals into the dark underbelly of drug production to provide for his family.

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