Walter White ist ein schlafwandelnd durchs Leben gehender Highschool Chemielehrer. An seinem 50. Geburtstag wird bei ihm Krebs im Endstadium diagnostiziert. Um die finanzielle Zukunft für seine schwangere Frau und seinen behinderten Sohn zu sichern und weil er an der Schwelle des Todes nichts mehr zu verlieren hat, beschließt er seine Fähigkeiten als Chemiker gewinnbringend einzusetzen. Gemeinsam mit seinem ehemaligen Schüler Jesse Pinkman beginnt er Methamphetamin zu kochen.
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Walter White, also known as Heisenberg, is the main character in the show Breaking Bad. He starts as a high school chemistry teacher who, after being diagnosed with cancer, turns to making and selling methamphetamine to provide for his family. He slowly becomes more ruthless and morally ambiguous as the show progresses.
Jesse Pinkman is a former high school student who becomes a meth cook and drug dealer in the show Breaking Bad. He is initially introduced as Walter White's inept but street-smart criminal partner. Jesse has a troubled past and complex personality, which often leads him into self-destructive behavior. Despite his flaws, he is a fan favorite and ultimately becomes one of the show's most sympathetic characters.
Skyler White is the wife of the show's main character, Walter White, and begins as a stay-at-home mom before returning to work as an accountant. She is initially unaware of Walter's involvement with the drug trade, but as she learns the truth, she becomes more involved in trying to protect her family.
Quotes from Skyler White
I do not say ― and I cannot emphasize this enough ― this is not a good idea.
I'm just waiting for the cancer to come back or something else to go wrong. I mean, who's to say that that won't happen?
Someone has to protect this family from the man who protects this family.
Hank Schrader is a DEA agent and the brother-in-law of the show's main character, Walter White. He is a tough, no-nonsense law enforcement officer who is dedicated to his job. Hank often displays a sense of machismo and an obsession with his work, which puts him at odds with some of the other characters in the show.
Quotes from Hank Schrader
We're the bad guys?
My name is ASAC Schrader, and you can go f*** yourself.
You're the smartest guy I ever met, and you're too stupid to see he made up his mind ten minutes ago.
Saul Goodman is a criminal lawyer with a flashy personality and a knack for getting his clients out of trouble. He is known for his colorful suits and ties, and for using unusual methods to achieve his goals.
Dr. Victor Bravenec is a minor character in Breaking Bad who works at the Madrigal Electromotive warehouse and is responsible for handling financial transactions for Gus Frings drug empire. He speaks German and is targeted by the DEA as a potential witness against Fring.
Donald Margolis is the father of Jane, Jesse Pinkman's girlfriend. He is an air traffic controller who is struggling to cope with the loss of his daughter. He is seen as a broken man who turns to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain.
Tortuga, played by actor Danny Trejo, is a drug runner working for a Mexican cartel in Breaking Bad. He's known for his unique physical deformity of having a tortoise tattoo on his head. Despite his tough exterior, Tortuga is often used as comic relief in the show. He meets a grisly end when his head is used as a bomb to take out a group of DEA agents.
Louis is a minor character in Breaking Bad, appearing in Season 1. He is a high school student and a member of the same chemistry class as Walter White. He is often seen cracking jokes and making sarcastic comments in class.
Quotes from Louis
Yo, Mr. White, you're the one who's knocking over banks.
I heard that dude got an A despite getting busted for cheating on his mid-term.
So, you must be like, what, Walter White: A Chemistry teacher, who cooks crystal meth?
Tío Salamanca is a recurring character in the TV show Breaking Bad. He is a former high-ranking member of a Mexican drug cartel and is confined to a wheelchair due to a stroke. Despite his physical limitations, he is fiercely loyal to his family and the cartel, and is known for his intense gaze and ominous bell-ringing.
Quotes from Tío Salamanca
The chicken man is not in charge. I, I am in charge.
Jane Margolis is a tattoo artist and recovering drug addict, who falls in love with Jesse Pinkman. She ultimately becomes a tragic victim of addiction and manipulation in Breaking Bad.
Quotes from Jane Margolis
I am who I am.
I'm just saying, if you're gonna do something, stop debating it and do it.
Just a small town girl.
I'm an artist; I don't give a damn about numbers.
You either run from things or you face them, Mr. White.
Do you know what 'platonic' means? Yeah, it means love without sex.