The Unthinkable Happened: 'Ozymandias' Loses Its Perfect IMDb Score After 13 Years

You know, some things just feel immutable, etched in the annals of pop culture as unassailable. For well over a decade, Breaking Bad's 'Ozymandias' was one of those things. Widely — and deservedly — hailed as perhaps the greatest television episode ever crafted, it stood alone on IMDb with a pristine, perfect 10/10 rating. For thirteen glorious years, it was a testament to storytelling at its absolute zenith, a shining beacon in the television landscape. But alas, all good things, even perfect scores, can apparently come to an end.

In what can only be described as a genuinely baffling and frankly, quite disheartening turn of events, 'Ozymandias' has officially lost its flawless record. It now sits at a still-phenomenal 9.9/10. A mere tenth of a point, you might think, is hardly a fall from grace. But when you’ve held the crown for so long, and when that crown was earned by sheer, undeniable quality, even the slightest dent feels like a profound injustice. And the reason behind this drop? Well, it’s not because the episode suddenly got worse, or a rewatch revealed some glaring flaw. Oh no, the reason is far more... human, in the worst possible way.

It seems this legendary episode has fallen victim to what’s known as 'review bombing.' And not just any review bombing, but the particularly petty kind fueled by inter-fandom rivalry. While the original source article points fingers at fans of shows like The Boys or The Last of Us attempting to discredit 'Ozymandias' in comparison to their own favorites, the exact catalyst almost doesn't matter. What does matter is the sheer, unadulterated immaturity of it all. It’s an act born from a desire to tear down, rather than to celebrate, and it’s a sad reflection on certain corners of online fandom.

Think about it for a moment: 'Ozymandias' wasn't just good; it was a masterclass in tension, character development, and narrative payoff. Penned by Moira Walley-Beckett and directed by the incredibly talented Rian Johnson, it brought to a devastating crescendo everything that made Breaking Bad special. It's the episode where everything crumbles for Walter White, where the consequences of his choices hit with the force of a freight train. It left viewers speechless, heartbroken, and in awe. To see its almost sacred status diminished by what amounts to a digital temper tantrum feels like a violation.

Ultimately, while the number on a screen might have changed, the intrinsic value of 'Ozymandias' remains untouched. It’s still a 10/10 in the hearts and minds of anyone who has truly experienced its genius. But this incident serves as a stark reminder: even the most universally acclaimed works of art aren't safe from the sometimes toxic currents of online culture. It makes you wonder, doesn't it, if any perfect score can truly withstand the test of time, or if everything is eventually vulnerable to the whims of a vocal, misguided few.