Fans of Breaking Bad are in a tricky spot as the popular show is scheduled to leave Netflix on April 18, 2027. Thanks to its compelling plot, nuanced and layered characters, and killer performances by Bryan Cranston (Walter White) and Aaron Paul (Jesse Pinkman), Breaking Bad has established itself as one of the best television programs of all time, with a cult following that spans decades. The internet is ablaze with memes, jokes, and a healthy amount of worry as fans prepare for the series' exit from the streaming service.
One fan playfully retweeted the news of the show's cancellation with a clip from the music video for "Fat, Juicy, and Wet," saying,
"Ok so I still have 2 more years to watch it 100 more times."
Others are nervously figuring out how many more binge sessions they can get in before the program disappears, while others are mocking the situation.
Fans react with memes, panic, and last-minute binge plans as Breaking Bad sets to leave Netflix in 2027
The news of Breaking Bad leaving Netflix has triggered a wave of online hilarity, with fans scrambling to express their frustration, shock, and amusement. One fan tweeted,
"Netflix when it’s time to make unnecessary decisions," attaching a video compilation of dramatic basketball scores that perfectly captured the emotional rollercoaster of losing a beloved show.
Another fan, who was clearly caught off guard by the announcement, joked,
"Bruh I was gonna watch it that day,"
while others embraced their inner procrastinator, with one tweet reading,
"That is some crazy news, I only have 2 years, 2 months, and 26 days?" accompanied by a classic Breaking Bad Walter White gif of him saying, "You got me."
Of course, the emotional rollercoaster didn't end there, as some fans expressed disbelief over Netflix’s decision-making process, with one user stating,
"Netflix is removing shows they never removed before 😭,"
while another seemed more confused than upset, asking,
"Where’s it going??"
The memes continued with a fan begging,
"Mr. White, please stay 🙏,"
embodying the desperate mood of those who can’t imagine Netflix without their go-to drug kingpin series.
What’s next for Breaking Bad?
Fans are curious about the future of Breaking Bad as the show is scheduled to depart Netflix. Will it be transferred to a different streaming service or left in digital archives where people may buy it? There is already conjecture over its next possible location, with some suggesting that up-and-coming streaming rivals would be viable options.
One factor in the series' ongoing appeal is that it has been accessible on Netflix for many years. A new generation of fans (think Gen Z and Gen Alpha) has discovered the show long after its 2013 end, and it has also spawned the Better Call Saul spinoff.
The show's exit from Netflix may be an indication of changing streaming trends, where popular shows are constantly switching platforms and keeping viewers alert. There is still time for fans to engage in a few more binge-watching sessions and relive every cool moment of Walter White's transition from a polite chemistry teacher to a vicious drug lord, as they get ready for the final departure in 2027.
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