(Bryan Cranston as Walter White)
M-Net
has secured the exclusive rights to air the final episodes of Breaking Bad.
For the
first time on South African television, viewers can watch the critically
acclaimed series almost simultaneously with other viewers in the USA.
Breaking Bad is the riveting story of Walter White
(Bryan Cranston), a struggling high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed
with inoperable lung cancer at the beginning of the series. Facing a prospect
of financial ruin, he turns to a life of crime as he produces and sells
methamphetamine with former student, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul).
The series
airs on Sundays at 22h30 on M-Net Series Showcase channel 113 on DStv.
This
award winning series is broadcast in the United States of America and Canada. South
African viewers will watch this strong contender for the 2013 Emmy Nominated
drama series just 14 days after its screening in the US.
Breaking Bad has won seven Primetime Emmy Awards - including
three consecutive wins for Best Actor for Cranston, two wins for Best
Supporting Actor for Paul, and four nominations for Outstanding Drama Series.