‘Breaking Bad’ voted best TV show of the 21st century

“Breaking Bad” has been named the best television show of the 21st century by The New York Times, topping a list compiled through votes from more than 500 television industry professionals.

The 2008–2013 crime drama, created by Vince Gilligan and starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, came first in the newspaper’s ranking of the 100 best TV shows of the century so far.

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The poll drew votes from 516 actors, writers, producers, showrunners, executives and other television professionals. They were asked to select up to 10 of the best shows that premiered from January 1, 2000 onwards.

“The Wire” came in second, followed by “Mad Men”, “Succession” and “Fleabag”. “Game of Thrones”, “Veep”, “30 Rock”, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Atlanta” rounded out the top 10.

“Breaking Bad” follows Walter White, a high-school chemistry teacher who turns to producing methamphetamine after being diagnosed with cancer. Cranston played White, while Paul portrayed his former student and partner, Jesse Pinkman.

According to The New York Times, the list considered scripted series alongside reality shows, documentaries, talk shows, game shows and YouTube series.