Creator Vince Gilligan originally planned to kill off Jesse Pinkman (played by Aaron Paul) in the 9th episode. The strike-induced shorter season gave the writers time to realize the chemistry between Walt and Jesse was too valuable to lose.

For those keeping track, here are the titles of the seven episodes that kicked off the phenomenon:

The show's creator, Vince Gilligan, received critical acclaim for his work on Breaking Bad, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time. The show's success can be attributed to its well-crafted characters, engaging storyline, and exceptional production quality.