Donna Nelson

The secret behind Breaking Bad’s science smarts

Arts, Culture & Media

Donna Nelson has been working with Breaking Bad since 2008, though she’s never appeared on screen. She’s the adviser behind the “cook” and even the writing on the chalkboard in Walter White’s classroom. Nelson advises the show on its science.

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