Talking Bad
Aftershow discussing Breaking Bad episodes, hosted by Chris Hardwick.
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Talking Bad is an AMC aftershow hosted by Chris Hardwick, centered on the network's series *Breaking Bad*. It aired eight live episodes between August 11 and September 29, 2013, featuring guests from the show's cast and crew, celebrity fans, and a live studio audience.
The program was developed after the success of *Talking Dead*, a companion to *The Walking Dead* franchise, as part of AMC's broader effort to create similar after-shows for its original series. *Talking Bad* premiered on August 11, 2013, following the encore of *Breaking Bad*'s fifth-season midseason premiere, and continued airing after new episodes. It concluded on September 29, 2013, with an extended one-hour episode after the series finale.
Hardwick hosted discussions about the latest episode with fans, cast, and crew. He remarked that *Breaking Bad* would be remembered as one of television's best shows, noting its tonal difference from *The Walking Dead* and his aim to give it a proper send-off. He joked that his resemblance to Jesse Pinkman might have influenced his selection. The show's logo and theme music mirrored those of *Talking Dead*. Episodes aired at 11:00 p.m. Eastern, running 30 minutes (including commercials), with an online bonus segment after each. The final episode ran 60 minutes, starting at 10:15 p.m. Eastern. Segments included "Respect the Chemistry," a periodic-table character study, a "fix" from executive producer Vince Gilligan for the next episode, an online poll, and episode trivia. Audience questions were taken via phone, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, or the official website.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Talk show
- Presenter
- Chris Hardwick
- Director
- Carrie Havel / (7 episodes) · Mike Corey / (1 episode)
- Executive Producer
- Michael Davies · Jen Kelly Patton · Brandon Monk · Chris Mundy
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Network
- AMC
- Company
- Embassy Row / Sony Pictures Television / AMC Studios
- Num Seasons
- 1
- Num Episodes
- 8
- First Aired
- 2013-08-11
- Last Aired
- 2013-09-29
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
The show used a logo and theme music similar to Talking Dead. Episodes aired at 11:00 pm eastern time and ran for 30 minutes including commercials, with an online bonus segment following each televised episode. The final episode ran at 60 minutes, at 10:15 pm eastern. Segments on Talking Bad included 'Respect the Chemistry,' a 'periodic table character study,' a 'fix' from executive producer/creator Vince Gilligan for the following episode, an online poll, and episode trivia. Questions were taken from fans via phone, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, or the official Talking Bad website.
Reader's Guide
Talking Bad served as a companion aftershow for the final eight episodes of Breaking Bad, providing fans with a platform to discuss the series as it concluded. Its creation reflected AMC's strategy to replicate the success of Talking Dead, and it offered behind-the-scenes insights and fan interaction. The show's significance lies in its role as a direct response to the cultural impact of Breaking Bad, allowing viewers to engage with the series' cast, crew, and celebrity fans in a live format. Though short-lived, it contributed to the trend of aftershows for prestige television and demonstrated the network's commitment to extending the viewing experience beyond the primary episode.
Did You Know?
- Talking Bad was created following the success of Talking Dead, a companion show for The Walking Dead franchise.
- The show featured a segment called 'Respect the Chemistry,' a 'periodic table character study.'
- The final episode ran for 60 minutes and aired at 10:15 pm eastern on September 29, 2013.
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