Gifts for someone who loves Breaking Bad

Books, games and films and TV box sets with a similar feel to Breaking Bad. Know two more things they love? Add them for a sharper list.

12 gift ideas

Based on 1 favourite: Breaking Bad · Age: 15–17

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  • TV box set · 2015Narcos

    Like Breaking Bad: gritty · gangsters

    Quality 7.1/10Typical price $20–$50

  • TV box set · 2017Big Little Lies

    Like Breaking Bad: gritty, emotive & stirring · troubled leads

    Quality 8.0/10Typical price $20–$50

  • TV box set · 2019When They See Us

    Like Breaking Bad: gritty, emotive & stirring

    Quality 7.3/10Typical price $20–$50

  • TV box set · 2019Chernobyl

    Like Breaking Bad: gritty

    Quality 8.5/10Typical price $20–$50

  • Game · 2017Little Nightmares

    Tarsier Studios

    Like Breaking Bad: gritty, emotive & stirring · troubled leads

    Quality 7.9/10Typical price under $20

    Buy on Amazon
  • Book · 2022I'm Glad My Mom Died

    Jennette McCurdy

    Like Breaking Bad: gritty, emotive & stirring · troubled leads

    Quality 8.6/10Typical price under $20

  • Book · 2015A Little Life

    Hanya Yanagihara

    Like Breaking Bad: gritty, emotive & stirring · troubled leads

    Quality 8.0/10Typical price under $20

  • Game · 2019Apex Legends

    Respawn Entertainment

    Like Breaking Bad: gritty · gangsters

    Quality 8.2/10Typical price under $20

    Buy on Amazon
  • Game · 2025Battlefield 6

    EA Digital Illusions CE

    Like Breaking Bad: gritty, emotive & stirring, fast

    Quality 7.9/10Typical price $20–$50

    Buy on Amazon
  • Game · 2019Blasphemous

    The Game Kitchen

    Like Breaking Bad: gritty, emotive & stirring

    Quality 7.9/10Typical price under $20

    Buy on Amazon
  • Book · 2015The Nightingale

    Kristin Hannah

    Like Breaking Bad: emotive & stirring, gritty

    Quality 9.2/10Typical price under $20

  • Book · 2021The Locked Door

    Freida McFadden

    Like Breaking Bad: gritty, fast · troubled leads

    Quality 7.2/10Typical price under $20

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How are these gifts for Breaking Bad fans chosen?
Boxlist compares Breaking Bad with thousands of books, games, films and TV shows on the same scale: pace, tone, realism, emotional punch and seven more traits, plus shared themes and subjects. The closest well-rated titles that are easy to buy make the list.
What does the quality score mean?
Quality is how well rated a title is by readers, players or viewers, out of 10. It is not a measure of how well the gift fits; the list order does that.
Are the prices live?
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