It’s hard to believe Breaking Bad is ten years in our rear-view, but harder to imagine the roads not taken. One of the AMC drama’s most heartbreaking deaths almost arrived a full two seasons early, as creator Vince Gilligan reveals some of the writers’ worst pitches.
Finding success with an original TV show is never easy, which means writers and creators are usually more concerned with earning another season than planning years in advance.
But sometimes, the minds behind our favorite TV shows have a grand plan in mind – and drop plenty of clues to help viewers connect the dots to see what’s coming...