Life may seem empty without Breaking Bad , but rest assured there are plenty of other TV series to dive into. Though nothing can ever replace the now-departed AMC drama, the dozen show below should help start the healing process.
House of Cards
Why you might like it: As on Breaking Bad, the characters are morally compromised, which makes rooting for anyone a complicated prospect. (How could anyone be Team Walt?!) Because the show was released all at once, it's also ideal for binge-watching.
How to watch it: The first season is streaming exclusively on Netflix. Season 2 is rumored to debut in February 2014.
Netflix
Scandal
Why you might like it: The stakes don't get much higher than this, and high stakes are part of what made Breaking Bad such a compelling series. The plot moves at a similarly breakneck pace, with plenty of gasp-worthy moments and cliffhangers along the way.
How to watch it: The first two seasons are streaming on Netflix and Season 2 is available on Hulu Plus. Season 3 premieres this Thursday, Oct. 3 on ABC.
ABC
The Wire
Why you might like it: The other "greatest show of all time" is ostensibly about drugs and crime, but offers complex, well-drawn characters. Those layers will be familiar to Breaking Bad fans, as will a high-intensity journey drawn out over five seasons.
How to watch it: The complete series is available on DVD and on HBO Go.
HBO
The Shield
Why you might like it: The moral ambiguity runs deep, with very complicated characters in equally complicated circumstances. It also showcases satisfying character arcs that run from start to finish, so as with Breaking Bad, there's something to be earned from watching it all the way through.
How to watch it: The complete series is available on DVD and on Hulu Plus.
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