: A symbol of the mobile, makeshift nature of Walt and Jesse’s early operations, often depicted as a lone speck in the vast desert.
: In 2020, a totally fake scientific paper was published in the US-China Education Review A by characters from the show, using the Breaking Bad storyline as a framework to expose predatory publishing practices. Breaking Bad image
: The use of vibrant yellows for the lab and greens to represent money and envy are central to the show’s visual identity. : A symbol of the mobile, makeshift nature
: Within the show, a specific painting commissioned for the set is often interpreted as a visualization of Walt's growing alienation from his family. : A symbol of the mobile
The series has inspired a vast secondary "image" through fan art and academic satire: