Bryan Cranston, the actor who brought the iconic Walter White to life in the critically acclaimed series Breaking Bad, has expressed his belief that the show’s narrative should remain untouched. He argues that adding new storylines would risk tainting the original story and jeopardize its legacy. Cranston, who played Walter White since the show's inception in 2008, has had a profound impact on the franchise both in front of and behind the camera, having directed three episodes of Breaking Bad. And he’s absolutely right.
Breaking Bad Reached its Natural Conclusion
Breaking Bad, despite ending with Walter’s death in the final episode, continued its universe through a prequel, Better Call Saul, and a sequel, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. Despite the additional stories, fans still clamor for more, pointing to gaps in the timeline as opportunities for expansion. However, Cranston, who stands firmly against further additions, is right in his stance.
Cranston believes that Breaking Bad and Walter White’s story have reached their natural conclusion.
He acknowledges the satisfying additions of Better Call Saul and El Camino but emphasizes the difficulty of introducing meaningful storylines without disrupting the original series' impact.
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