Breaking Bad (season 5)-Development and production

In July 2011, series creator Vince Gilligan indicated that he intended to conclude Breaking Bad with the fifth season.[36] In early August 2011 Breaking Bad Season 5 DVD Boxset , negotiations began over a deal regarding the fifth and possibly final season between AMC and Sony Pictures Television Buy Cheap DVDs , the production company of the series. AMC proposed a shortened fifth season (six to eight episodes, instead of thirteen) to cut costs, but the producers declined. Sony then approached other cable networks about possibly picking up the show if a deal could not be made.[37] On August 14, 2011, a deal was made in which AMC renewed the series for a final 16-episode season.[5] Filming began for the season on March 26, 2012.[38] Filming for the second half of the season began on December 7, 2012, during which AMC sent the cast and crew cupcakes decorated with characters and props used throughout the show's run.[39][40]

Dean Norris had asked Gilligan to kill off his character during the first half of the season after being cast in a comedy series; however, Gilligan declined his request, citing the importance of Hank in the final eight episodes.[41]
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