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It contains a lot of science references and is clearly fiction. How should we pidgeonhole it?
czelaya said:A lot of the organic chemistry is incorrect. I remember an episode when they mentioned about derivatizing a reagent via double amination (I believe that was the process mentioned). I asked a department organic chemist about the synthesis, he told me he watches the show religiously and a great deal of the organic chemistry is misleading for obvious reason.
Then again, it doesn't take too much effort to search on the synthesis of synthetics drugs.
czelaya said:A lot of the organic chemistry is incorrect. I remember an episode when they mentioned about derivatizing a reagent via double amination (I believe that was the process mentioned). I asked a department organic chemist about the synthesis, he told me he watches the show religiously and a great deal of the organic chemistry is misleading for obvious reason.
Then again, it doesn't take too much effort to search on the synthesis of synthetics drugs.
Cuauhtemoc said:The details are obviously misleading, like there is no reason for it to be blue just because it's more pure...
Aaronvan said:I know zilch about OC but alway assumed the cooking scenes were deliberately inaccurate.
No, Breaking Bad is not considered science fiction. It is classified as a crime drama.
Breaking Bad does not have any traditional elements of science fiction. However, it does incorporate some scientific concepts and technology, such as chemistry and drug production, into its plot.
While some aspects of the science in Breaking Bad may be exaggerated for dramatic effect, overall it is considered to be fairly realistic. The show consulted with real chemists to ensure accuracy in the portrayal of chemistry and drug production.
The science in Breaking Bad is essential to the plot, as it is the main catalyst for the events that occur in the show. Without the main character's knowledge of chemistry, the story would have unfolded very differently.
While there are other TV shows and movies that incorporate science into their plots, Breaking Bad is unique in its combination of chemistry, drugs, and crime. Some other shows that have similar elements include Better Call Saul and Narcos.