They own their own business a business which launders money he makes by implementing the scientific methods he loves. She was a stenographer at the NAACP who had previously sung in a production of Deep River in Philadelphia. Walt becomes increasingly ruthless as the series progresses, and later adopts the alias "Heisenberg", which becomes recognizable as a kingpin figure in the Southwestern drug trade. Walter White's civil rights legacy in Black and white The web magazine Grantland quotes Andy Greenwald as analyzing Walter White differently from some others, including Vince Gilligan. Walter Hartwell White Sr., also known by his alias Heisenberg, is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American crime drama television series Breaking Bad, portrayed by Bryan Cranston. It's likely that Walt went there knowing full well that it was a suicide mission. Up until this point, most of the choices he's made are to save his own life. Breaking Bad: Albuquerque newspaper runs Walter White obituary The Better Call Saul episode "Breaking Bad" expands on Walt and Saul's first meeting where Saul quickly deduces Walt is Heisenberg and urges Walt to seek higher goals with his meth business. Walt tries to persuade Skyler and Walter Jr. to go on the run with him, but they refuse. A bigger tragedy to (literally) strike the White residence takes place when two airplanes collide in mid-air, hitting the entire neighborhood with debris and causing a lot of casualties. One of the most iconic characters in popular culture, Walter White has been listed among the greatest villains and fictional characters ever created. Walt eventually forces Hank to remain silent by crafting a fake confessional videotape in which he states that Hank is Heisenberg. The ambiguity of the show's final shot has led "Breaking . He brings them to an isolated house in the desert, planning to take them deep into Mexico where they would be forced to cook their blue meth for the cartel. network. He was a genius; he was meant to be a millionaire, not this castrated cross between stepping stone and doormat. Frank Ockenfels 3/AMC. The Real Walter White, The True Story of the Best Meth Cook in Alabama [6], Gilligan has said it has been difficult to write for Walter White because the character is so dark and morally questionable. Walt finds the meth and makes the delivery on time, but misses the birth of his daughter. "[34] Robert Bianco of USA Today called Walt "one of the greatest dramatic creations ever to grace our TV screens". [44][45] Cranston reprised his role of the character in a commercial for Esurance which aired during Super Bowl XLIX, one week before the premiere of Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul.