Message

Social Behavior:

The main character is a terminally ill chemistry teacher who decides to make methamphetamines as a way to earn cash quick for his family -- understandable motives, but his methods are questionable at best. The main law enforcement agent also makes several racist comments about Mexicans.

Consumerism:

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

The show revolves around making and selling illegal drugs. Walt is touted by the dealers as an artist for his skill at making methamphetamines.

Violence

Some shooting and threats of shooting; other physical scuffles and attacks; at least one explosion. In one scene, in an attempt to defend himself, Walt creates phosphine gas and poisons his attackers; later, the consequences are shown, and Walt and Jesse must dispose of one of the bodies -- which turns into a disgusting, bloody mess.

Sex

In one scene, a bare-breasted woman leans out a window, but her breasts are blurred out. Walt and his wife have some intense sexual encounters, but nothing graphic is shown -- it's all implied.

Language

Audible language includes words like "ass" and "bitch," while "f--k" and "bulls--t" are muted. References to male anatomy, including "dick" and "prick." A character flips some others the bird.