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"Apple's iTunes Store is receiving an avalanche of complaints for the way it has promoted and sold Breaking Bad season five to season-pass subscribers. Some who bought the pass for the popular AMC show's final season, which started in July 2012 before taking a mid-season hiatus that ended last Sunday, just discovered the second half won't be included in the pass. \nTo those subscribers' surprise, the final eight episodes will be sold separately and packaged as \"The Final Season\" instead of as part of the previous package, dubbed \"Season 5.\"\nSee also: Emotional 'Homeland' Trailer Reveals Sorrow and Sexting\nThe confusion over the split plans heated up Monday, a day after the show returned. \n\"The existence of this set separately from 'Season 5' sets an incredibly terrible precedent for Apple's Season Pass program,\" subscriber M. Henry wrote in his review titled \"Deceptive marketing. Do not support it.\"  \nThat reviewer was just one of many who gave the show a one-star rating Monday because of the separate packages. Most critics are blaming iTunes for the \"deceptive marketing,\" though the split offerings were likely AMC's decision, too.  \nClick image to enlarge text\nThe front half of season five cost $13.99 for standard definition and $21.99 for high definition; the final episodes will cost $14.99 (SD) or $22.99 (HD). In comparison, The Walking Dead's entire season three cost $27.99 (SD) or $42.99 (HD). Pricing for the two Breaking Bad packages for the final season is comparable, but the way it was promoted wasn't clear, subscribers say.  \n9to5 notes Amazon and Xbox are also offering the season's first half and second half as separate packages, although it appears complaints on those sites aren't as intense.\nDo you think Apple and other services need to be more descriptive from the get-go with season packages? Or should subscribers know better based on the pricing of previous seasons? Share your experiences or thoughts in the comments, below. \nBONUS: 11 Must-Have 'Breaking Bad' Accessories\n\n\n\n11 Must-Have Accessories for 'Breaking Bad' Fans \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. 'Breaking Bad' Magnet Set\n\n\n\"Pink bearmissing an eyebroken bad.\"\nSee if you can beat our amazing BrBa poetry with this magnetic set. \nCost: $12 \nImage: RefrigeratorProse/Etsy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Blue Sky Candy\n\n\nCareful, we've heard this \"crystal menth\" rock candy can be a little bit addictive. \nCost: $12.39 \nImage: Firebox\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Heisenberg Action Figure\n\n\nOwn the danger with a Heisenberg action figure.\nCost: $18\nImage: Mexco\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. 'Better Call Saul' Poster\n\n\nYou've seen the TV adverts, now buy the poster.\nCost: $40\nImage: BarryDBulsara/Etsy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Los Pollos Hermanos T-Shirt\n\n\n\"The finest ingredients are brought together with love and care, then slow cooked to perfection. Yes, the old ways are still best at Los Pollos Hermanos. But don't take my word for it. One taste, and you'll know...\"\nCost: $14.28\nImage: DTGprintz/Etsy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. What Would Heisenberg Do? Mug\n\n\nIn a rough spot? Ask yourself, WWHD?\nCost: $16.99\nImage: gnarlyink/Etsy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. 'Breaking Bad' Plush Toys\n\n\nIf you miss Walter and Jesse between episodes, you can cuddle up with these plushies. \nCost: $30 \nImage: Mexzo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Los Pollos Hermanos 'Fry Batter' \n\n\nGet an original fry batter bucket for your cook lab, sorry, kitchen. \nCost: $23.82\nImage: LosPollosHermanos/Etsy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. 'Breaking Bad' Logo Stud Earrings \n\n\nThese cute earrings are the perfect gift for fans of the show.\nCost: $4.99 \nImage: musicissanity/Etsy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Citizen Brick Superlab Playset\n\n\nRe-enact your favorite BrBa lab scenes with this fab Lego playset. \nCost: $250\nImage: Citizen Brick\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11. Heisenberg Cuff Links\n\n\nFor when you need a little Heisenberg 'tude at your next fancy event.\nCost: $10.00\nImage: Sleepy Mountain/Etsy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage: Ursula Coyote/AMC"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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