The second half—often marketed by fans and critics as "The Final Season"—premiered almost a year later on August 11, 2013, concluding with the series finale on September 29, 2013. This section accelerates the timeline, covering the collapse of Walt's empire and the consequences of his actions.
This split was a creative decision by AMC and Sony Pictures Television to extend the show’s finale arc and allow more time for writing and production. The season concludes with the iconic finale, “Felina” (Episode 16), wrapping up Walter White’s story. breaking bad how many episodes in season 5