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‘30,000,000 Yen’: ‘Breaking Bad’ DNA Mixed With Public Broadcasting Values Led To Creation Of Buzzy Japanese Thriller Series

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A buzzy Japanese thriller series blends the gritty drama of 'Breaking Bad' with the public service values of Japan's national broadcaster, NHK.
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  • The series, titled '30,000,000 Yen,' has already garnered a massive audience in Japan, with over 30 million viewers tuning in to the first season.
  • The show's creator, Takeshi Fukunaga, cites 'Breaking Bad' as a key inspiration, but wanted to inject the series with NHK's mission of public education, resulting in a unique blend of high-stakes crime and social commentary.
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Takeshi Fukunaga, NHK, 30,000,000 Yen, Breaking Bad
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