An ambitious interpretation of the critically celebrated and widely popular crime drama Breaking Bad , this book argues that not only should the series be understood as a show that revolves around the dramatic stakes of dignity, but that to do so reveals - in new ways - central aspects of serial television drama as an art form.

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Elliott Logan teaches film and television aesthetics at the University of Queensland, Australia. He is the author of a number of publications on style and meaning in serial television, with a particular focus on performance.

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List of Figures Acknowledgements A note on episode numbering Introduction 1. Humiliation and Shame in Season One 2. Pursuing Success in Season Two 3. Taking a Stand in Season Three 4. Inheritance and Legacy in Season Four Conclusion: Facing Completion in Season Five Notes Bibliography Index