Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008)
Both protagonists are anti-heroes (Walter/Dexter)
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Poll: "Breaking Bad" / "Dexter" Similarities
*SPOILER* People who haven't watched Breaking Bad (2008) and Dexter (2006) shouldn't read or vote! There are many similarities between Breaking Bad and Dexter. Which one do you consider the most remarkable?
Make Your Choice
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Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
Protagonists trying to keep their criminal lives a secret -
Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008)
Both protagonists are well educated and use their knowledge in their crimes -
Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
The protagonist's secret alter ego becomes infamous -
Bryan Cranston and Moira Bryg MacDonald in Breaking Bad (2008)
Both Protagonists deal with being a father -
Jennifer Carpenter in Dexter (2006)
Police officers who are the relatives of the protagonists (Debra/Hank) -
Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008)
Protagonists hide their collectings in a hole in the house (money/blood spots) -
David Zayas in Dexter (2006)
Hispanic supporting characters (Angel Batista/Tuco) -
Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008)
Both protagonists have nicknames (Heisenberg/Bay Harbor Butcher) -
Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter in Dexter (2006)
Both protagonists have had to dispose of dead bodies -
Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008)
Both Protagonists Have Good Intentioned Reasons For Their Crimes -
Julie Benz and Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
Both protagonists are at first never suspected because of loved ones that see them as perfect -
Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008)
Characters saved from drowning(Dexter/ Skyler) -
Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
Both protagonists enjoy their criminal secret life because it allows them to truly be themselves and gives them power -
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Dark Comedies -
Erik King in Dexter (2006)
Police officer that comes close to catching the protagonist but end up dying as the result of another character -
Raymond Cruz in Breaking Bad (2008)
Psychopathic Criminals That Go Up Against The Protagonist (Tuco/Everyone ) -
Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
Protagonists have beards at the end of the show -
Jonathan Banks in Breaking Bad (2008)
Johnathan Banks was on both shows -
Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
Both protagonists end up leaving their children without a father in the end -
Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008)
Both protagonists have considered turning themselves in and also have quit for a short period -
Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter in Dexter (2006)
Relative that finds out about the protagonist's criminal activities and ends up helping them cover it up -
Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008)
Both protagonists have pools in their homes
