Dec 19, 2025 4 min read

Where to Watch Breaking Bad in the UAE (All Seasons, El Camino & Spin-offs)

Find out where to watch Breaking Bad in the UAE, including all five seasons on Netflix, plus how to stream El Camino and Better Call Saul in the same universe.

This where-to-watch guide is part of our ongoing streaming coverage and pairs perfectly with our What to Watch This Week UAE and always-updated New on Netflix UAE hubs.

Breaking Bad is one of the most acclaimed TV dramas ever made: a high school chemistry teacher, Walter White, turns to cooking crystal meth with ex-student Jesse Pinkman after a terminal cancer diagnosis, dragging his family and the cartel world into a slow, brutal collision.

Here’s how to watch Breaking Bad legally in the UAE today, plus where to find El Camino and Better Call Saul.

Where to Watch Breaking Bad in the UAE

In the UAE, Breaking Bad streams on Netflix.

Platform: Netflix
Seasons: 5
Rating: 18+
Genres: TV drama, crime, thriller
Offline viewing: Available to download on Netflix apps

Region page: Breaking Bad on Netflix UAE

Netflix UAE currently offers all 62 episodes of the series in one place.

Netflix plans in the UAE start from AED 35/month, and you can watch via smart TVs, phones, tablets, consoles or browser.

If you’re planning a broader binge, keep our New on Netflix UAE hub open while you build your watchlist.

Is Breaking Bad on OSN+, Prime Video or Disney+ in the UAE?

Right now, the subscription streaming home for Breaking Bad in the UAE is Netflix only.

OSN+ focuses on HBO and other studio deals; Breaking Bad is not listed in its series line-up.
Disney+ and Prime Video in the UAE don’t carry it as part of their standard catalogues. TV guides and JustWatch-style aggregators list Netflix as the streaming option and other services mostly as paid digital purchase.

You can buy seasons or episodes digitally on services like Apple TV, Google Play or Amazon Video, but that’s a separate transactional purchase, not a subscription stream.

For other crime dramas on different platforms, you can always hop over to:

What Is Breaking Bad About?

Created by Vince Gilligan, Breaking Bad is a neo-Western crime drama set and shot in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The setup:

Walter White, an over-qualified high school chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with stage-three lung cancer.
To secure his family’s future, he partners with former student Jesse Pinkman to cook and sell high-purity meth.
As they scale up, Walt drifts from nervous amateur to feared figure in the criminal underworld, clashing with cartels, the DEA and his own family.

Across five seasons it tracks:

Walt’s transformation from mild-mannered teacher to ruthless drug kingpin
Jesse’s attempt to cling to some kind of moral line
The impact on Skyler, Hank, Marie and Walt Jr. as the lies pile up

The show is known for its precise writing, long-term character arcs, dark humour and some of TV’s tensest episodes. Critics regularly rank it among the greatest series of all time.

How Many Seasons & Episodes Does Breaking Bad Have?

Seasons: 5
Episodes: 62 total
Runtime: Around 43–58 minutes per episode

All five seasons are complete and streaming on Netflix UAE.

In What Order Should You Watch Breaking Bad and Its Spin-offs?

If you just want the core story, you can simply watch:

Breaking Bad – Seasons 1 to 5 on Netflix

If you also want El Camino and Better Call Saul, here are two good viewing orders:

Release order (easiest)

Breaking Bad (Seasons 1–5)
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (Netflix movie)
Better Call Saul (prequel series)

Chronological order (story timeline)

Better Call Saul (set before and partly after Breaking Bad)
Breaking Bad
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (direct sequel focusing on Jesse)

All three are available on Netflix UAE:

How Long Will Breaking Bad Stay on Netflix?

Licensing deals can change, but industry reports and fan sites tracking Netflix rights say Sony Pictures Television has extended the licence until at least 18 April 2027.

So as of December 2025, you still have a good runway in the UAE to watch or rewatch the full series (and its spin-offs) on Netflix—though it’s always smart to treat this as “watch sooner rather than later”.

How Dark and Violent Is Breaking Bad?

On Netflix UAE, Breaking Bad is rated 18+ and tagged as violent, gritty and suspenseful.

Expect:

Drug manufacturing and cartel violence
Strong language
Occasional graphic scenes and disturbing moments
Heavy themes: cancer, moral collapse, addiction, family breakdown

If you’re sensitive to crime and cartel content, this is not light background TV.

Should You Watch Breaking Bad?

If you’re browsing what to watch this week in the UAE and deciding whether to finally start Breaking Bad, here’s a quick breakdown.

Watch it if…

You want one of the definitive prestige dramas with a complete, planned ending.
You like character-driven crime stories where the tension comes from choices, not just shootouts.
You enjoyed shows like Better Call Saul or Ozark and want to see where that style was perfected.
You’re fine with dark, slow-build storytelling that rewards patient bingeing.

You want a “big” series to anchor your Netflix watchlist alongside newer shows from our New on Netflix UAE hub.

Skip it if…

You dislike violent or morally bleak stories and prefer lighter, comfort-watch series.
You struggle with long-form, high-tension shows; Breaking Bad can be emotionally heavy and stressful to watch.
You’re looking for something you can casually half-watch while multitasking. This show rewards full attention.

You’re more in the mood for easy escapism – in that case, try something from our What to Watch This Week UAE or rom-com picks instead.

Quick FAQ: Breaking Bad in the UAE

Is Breaking Bad free to watch in the UAE?

No. You need a paid Netflix subscription. There’s no legal free streaming option in the UAE at the moment.

Can I download episodes to watch offline?

Yes. Netflix lists Breaking Bad as available for offline download on supported devices.

Does it have Arabic subtitles?

Netflix offers Arabic UI and typically Arabic subtitles for major titles in MENA; El Camino explicitly lists Arabic subs, and Breaking Bad appears in the Arabic Netflix catalogue as well, so you can safely expect Arabic subtitles or audio options.

Is El Camino required viewing?

You can finish Breaking Bad without it, but El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is the official epilogue for Jesse Pinkman and worth watching if you care about his ending.