Saul Goodman (Jimmy McGill) got caught in the Better Call Saul finale when his past caught up with him in Omaha as "Gene Takavic," leading to his neighbor Marion discovering his true identity via old commercials, reporting him to the police, and ultimately resulting in his capture and extradition to face charges for his role in Walter White's meth empire. He tried to flee, but a botched attempt to use a burner phone in a dumpster led to his noisy discovery by authorities.
All in all; Walter White died. Saul Goodman went to prison. and Jesse Pinkman ran free.
Saul Goodman (Jimmy McGill) got 86 years in prison in the Better Call Saul finale because he threw away a plea deal for 7 years by confessing to all his crimes, including his role in Walter White's drug empire, in order to clear Kim Wexler's name and finally take responsibility for his actions, embracing his true identity. His dramatic courtroom confession, revealing his deep involvement and remorse, invalidated the original deal, leading to a much harsher sentence for accessory to murder, money laundering, and other felonies.
There's no single "saddest" death, as fans debate between Jane Margolis, Gale Boetticher, Andrea Cantillo, Hank Schrader, and Nacho Varga (from Better Call Saul), often citing the innocence lost, the brutality, or the impact on Jesse Pinkman, but Gale's death stands out for his pure nature, while Jane's and Andrea's are heartbreaking due to their connection to Jesse and their potential unrealized.
Walter was a worse person. He was petty and cruel. Saul conducted himself by an amoral philosophy, but he never reveled in violence the way Walter did. There were moments throughout the latter half of Breaking Bad when Saul clearly was disgusted by what he was a party to because of Walter White.
The most prominent LGBT character in Breaking Bad is Gus Fring, confirmed by creators to be gay, with his deep, romantic relationship with his deceased partner Max Arciniega being central to his backstory and motivation, revealed through flashbacks and creator statements. While Gus showed subtle interest in a male sommelier, the show often coded his sexuality through his profound grief and loyalty to Max, a theme explored further in the prequel Better Call Saul.
After reprising Jesse Pinkman for two episodes in Better Call Saul, Paul said he felt confident that this marked Jesse's final appearances and called it a farewell to his character.
A few months later, Walt learns that Skyler works as a taxi dispatcher and is using her maiden name; no court date has been set. Skyler and her children have moved out of the house, which is now abandoned.
The most hated Breaking Bad characters were those whose villainy surpassed Walter White's, while others were seen as distracting from the main story. Characters like Declan and Don Eladio earned the ire of viewers due to their arrogance and slimy behavior. Some fans couldn't get behind Walter White Jr.
Ozymandias is the episode where everything in Breaking Bad finally falls apart. Walt's choices catch up to him, his family breaks, and the story hits its most intense point. It's regarded as one of the best episodes in TV history and even holds a 10/10 rating on IMDb.
Norris and Gilligan admitted that Hank began as a "mechanical construct" whose main purpose was to provide comic relief. Hank begins showing signs of post-traumatic stress disorder in "Breakage" after killing Tuco Salamanca in "Grilled", the first deconstruction of his "tough cop" persona.
Although many children played Holly White, the daughter of Walter White and Skylar White on Breaking Bad, Holly is the most recognized being the oldest, and she has a line: "Mamma", from the final season in which she appeared in several episodes.
Gus killed Victor because he was spotted at Gale's murder
That's definitely a memorable and suspicious sight, one that the witnesses would surely report to the police. Worse, Victor also leaves his car at the scene, instead driving back to the lab in Jesse's by holding him at gunpoint.
But in his attempt to carve out a unique world filled with drama, action, lies, and drugs, Gilligan also produced some truly unlikable characters. Atop the list of Breaking Bad's real villains was Walter White's wife Skyler, who had a lot to own up to after breaking her own ethical code.
As Hank was investigating the Gale case, he realized that both notes had the same handwriting (Gale's), so Walter White had to be involved in this meth lab/business. He put 2 and 2 together and finally realized that his brother in law was the Heisenberg he was searching for over a year now.
One of the subplots of the show follows Chuck's obsessive compulsive order (OCD), a mental illness where people suffer from intrusive thoughts and compulsions.
Hank chides Walt for not realizing Jack has already decided to kill him. Jack shoots Hank dead, and Walt collapses to the ground in despair. The gang discovers Walt's seven money barrels, but Jack tells Walt they will leave one for him because of Todd's respect for Walt.
Breaking Bad is famous for iconic lines like Walter White's "I am the one who knocks," Jesse Pinkman's "Yeah, science!", and dramatic declarations like "Say my name," reflecting Walt's transformation from meek teacher to drug kingpin, alongside Jesse's relatable exasperation and poignant moments, all showcasing the show's deep character development and thrilling stakes. Other classics include "Stay out of my territory," "I'm in the empire business," and "A man provides," capturing the series' dark humor and moral ambiguity.
The pair reunited in Breaking Bad season 4, but shortly after, Brock was rushed to the hospital with a serious illness which turned out to be because Walt poisoned Brock. At first, Jesse believed that Brock was given the ricin that was intended for villain Gus Fring.
Breaking Bad episodes are typically around 47 minutes (without commercials) because they fit the standard hour-long network TV slot (60 mins), leaving about 13 minutes for ads, with some finale episodes extended to maximize ratings and revenue for AMC, especially as the show grew in popularity. This consistent runtime reflects the traditional television model before streaming dominated, allowing for tighter storytelling within commercial breaks.
I don't want to hurt your feelings... but the truth is you've never mattered all that much to me. Chuck's last words to Jimmy, refusing to forgive him.
Despite some major cameos, Better Call Saul is a story about Jimmy McGill, Kim Wexler, and Mike Ehrmantraut. Breaking Bad's Anna Gunn opens up about why she didn't reprise her role as Skyler White in Better Call Saul. By the end of the AMC spinoff, several prominent Breaking Bad actors had cameos in Better Call Saul.
Gould spoke with Rolling Stone about why he chose to end the series with Jimmy/Saul going to prison, bringing Walt back for one final conversation with his criminal lawyer, what he thinks happens to Rhea Seehorn's Kim Wexler, and a lot more.
Set after the events of Breaking Bad, the final episode of Better Call Saul sees Jimmy McGill leave his Saul Goodman persona behind, owning up to his actions and receiving a long prison sentence as a result.