Tras cumplir 50 años, Walter White (Bryan Cranston), un profesor de química de un instituto de Albuquerque, Nuevo México, se entera de que tiene un cáncer de pulmón incurable. Casado con Skyler (Anna Gunn) y con un hijo discapacitado (RJ Mitte), la brutal noticia lo impulsa a dar un drástico cambio a su vida: decide, con la ayuda de un antiguo alumno (Aaron Paul), fabricar anfetaminas y ponerlas a la venta. Lo que pretende es liberar a su familia de problemas económicos cuando se produzca el fatal desenlace.
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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.
Marie Schrader is the sister of Skyler White, and wife of DEA agent Hank Schrader. She has a love for the color purple and enjoys stealing and lying, casting a shadow on her relationship with her family and friends.
Gustavo 'Gus' Fring is a well-respected and successful businessman who secretly runs a drug empire. He is known for his calm and collected demeanor, but can also be extremely ruthless when necessary.
Quotes from Gus Fring
Is today the day, Mr. Schuler?
I hide in plain sight, same as you.
I do not believe fear to be an effective motivator.
No-Doze is a member of the drug cartel run by Tuco Salamanca in Breaking Bad. He is a tough gangster who is known for his ability to keep calm under pressure.
Quotes from No-Doze
'You got a name, amigo?'
'I don't know who you are, but I'm gonna guess... schoolteacher?'
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.
ER Doctor #2 is a minor recurring character in the show Breaking Bad. He works at a hospital and is often seen tending to the injuries of various characters on the show.
Andrea Cantillo was a single mother struggling to make ends meet before being caught up in the criminal underworld of Breaking Bad. She becomes romantically involved with Jesse Pinkman and tragically meets a gruesome end.
Ed, also known as The Disappearer, is a professional who specializes in helping people disappear and start new lives. He is a no-nonsense guy who takes his job very seriously.
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.