In fact, Walt even starts to go by the name of Heisenberg, his drug kingpin alter ego.

Offering wonderful comic relief, they were small-time criminals and Jesse Pinkmans friends.

Hes central to two of the most shocking deaths on the series.

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His moment of clarity, hilariously while reading on the toilet, is one of his most iconic scenes.

Hanks bravery was solidified when, even in the moment of his death, he didnt flinch.

His death is arguably the one that hit Walt the most.

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The loss reverberated throughout the show once Hanks happy presence was missing from the ever-darkening plot.

6Hector Salamanca

Played by Mark Margolis

Sadly,Mark Margolispassed away in 2023.

He proved just as terrifying, if not more.

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While he did awful things, it was all for the sake of his daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

4Gustavo Gus Fring

Played by Giancarlo Esposito

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As a drug kingpin, he wasnt someone to mess with.

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Yet he was cool, calm, and collected when running his business.

But beneath the surface, he was cunning, clever, and lethal.

He started off as a slacker, then found purpose and confidence in himself.

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Except it was on the wrong side of the law and under the worst possible circumstances.

Walt could not have achieved what he did without Jesse, and the character became crucial to the plot.

1Walter White

Played by Bryan Cranston

It goes without saying that Walter White, a.k.a.

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Heisenberg, is the best character on the show.

Most importantly, he reveled in being adored and feared.

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