The Top 10 BEST Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul Characters
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0:00 - Introduction
1:07 - Honourable Mentions
3:03 - The Top Ten
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This is an edited re-upload after the original was blocked :(
Unfortunate that it happened and no need to watch it again but I wanted to make sure it was still out there so I re-uploaded.
I’m sorry to hear it was blocked. TH-cam and it’s stupidity
Copyright issues? Maybe you... better call Saul
Number one is Skinny Pete, the most powerful character in fiction who also secretly orchestrated every event throughout Breaking Bad
Let's not forget that he's one of the best hitmen west of the Mississippi
Jesse's friends rly shaped the plot of breaking bad
Skinny Pete was to Walt vs Salamanca
Badger was to Walt and Jesse x Saul
Combo was to Walt and Jesse vs Gus
Prefer Badger tbh
Not funny
Lyle and Skinny Pete are the most powerful two
The fact that I don't agree with most of the list, but can't even argue against it just speaks to how well the characters are written and carried out on stage
Absolutely. Like no matter what characters he was gonna pick it would be understandable
For what it’s worth I think you definitely should watch El Camino. It doesn’t ruin the character or the show one bit in fact I think it makes Jesse’s final goodbye even more emotional and impactful. Plus for the last few episodes of breaking bad Jesse wasn’t able to make any choices for himself so it’s nice to see him be fully in control one last time before he fades into the sunset
I appreciate that and I’ve heard many similar perspectives but ultimately I’m just not interested. Jesse’s ending was perfect for me and I don’t want anything else. Thank you nonetheless!
Waaaaatch itttt@@Aleczandxr
@@Aleczandxr Too bad for you, your missing out on a lot. Jesse meets up with saul, and saul says "whatever happened to you man?" And jesse says "I guess I just... Broke Bad" and then Saul Goodman says back "Well then you Better Call Saul."
@TheMoth4 This truly was our Breaking Bad..
For me, Chuck is the most complex character of both series. It takes next level writing to make a character that is basically an upstanding citizen, beloved and admired by his peers and with a reputation that proceeds him, is in the right on many if not all occasions when it comes to jimmy, and yet manages to be the most condescending person with him, oftem denying Jimmy any possibility of doing better simply because he doesn't believe he can change and ultimately being pivotal in Jimmy's descent as a character. Although his descend to madness is of an rare brilliance, his death however still comes to me as underwhelming, for I still believe that he could make an even bigger impact for at least one more season, but that's just my speculation.
what would you have wanted them to do with his character if he had one more season?
Gotta watch El Camino. Such a great conclusion for Jesse's character
Jesse should be #1. Guy went from a carefree oneoff sidekick to his own man, and has a blend of Walt, Gus and Mike.
I agree that Skyler gets way too much hate! People need to imagine what they’d be like if their spouse became a meth cook.
And Walt treats her like crap pretty much all the time from Season 2 and on.
@@easschung9442 he does but she did belittle him in season 1. You can see how powerless and beta he felt.
Skylar getting hate could still be understandable "somehow" but it's despicable how much hate Anna Gunn got as an actor who plays the character. Mind you she is absolutely tremendous in that role.
Everything she "belittled" him for was stuff he deserved lol. Or it was out of conservation of the little money they had. They make it very clear that they struggle financially. The worst part is that most of what you describe is more or less due to Walt taking everything personally rather than anything on her part. Obviously, there's a bit on her like the passionless marriage, but a lot of the whole "beta" feelings are due to Walt's own misconception of how he should be viewed by his family@@kieran5191
For me, Jimmy will always be number one. Walter white doesn't have the emotional journey Jimmy has nor the amount of change.
Also the breaking bad universe main character to me will always be Jimmy.
Walt has a far bigger change than Jimmy tbh. It's also arguably just as layered as Jimmy's
Sorry the original got blocked, really enjoyed the video and sorry you have to deal with annoyances like that.
A few years ago I was working for Indiana University as a landscaper. As a thank you for my work they had Mike Ehermantrout come in and talk with us for a few minutes as we had a lunch that they provided for us. Honestly it might have been one of the coolest moments of my working career. It was really cool to just chit chat with him for a few minutes
Did he make u a pimento cheese
rewatched for the metrics, keep up the quality work
Very hard deciding a top 10 when so many of these characters can be in the top 3.
Chuck and Howard are two of the most underrated.
I got so excited, thinking it was a new video :( regardless, sorry the original was blocked, gonna re-watching it now 💜
great video man
a top 10 is too hard for me, but i think im happy with my top 5
5. Skylar W
4. Saul G
3. Jesse P
2. Gustavo F
1. Walter W
Skylar maybe doesnt have as many layers as other characters, but the way she shows loyalty and responsibility towards her family is pretty unique in my eyes.
Skyler is an epitome of “simple but efficient” and Anna Gunn brought her character to the full potential.
I love skyler and it’s sad to see many DONT like her
Skylar would be on my top ten but she just had to sing happy birthday to Ted 🙄
Commenting for the algorithm... Also great ranking!
People like to act like Skyler is a horrible character for some reason. I agree, she deserves to be an honorable mention.
lovely video aleczandxr. although i dont completely agree with your list i can still see the points you make and love your video and respect your opinion. im glad that you re uploaded so i could see this well made video. have a nice day aleczandxr :)
Thank you so much for this video! I have saved it to watch again and again. I think your list, and the order of characters, is absolute perfection. I was on the edge of my seat, just waiting for you to disagree about the order, (esp the top 4), but you were spot on! My ONLY discrepancy might be that I would switch out Kim and Chuck, but after pondering, I think you were right about this, as well. I am still in mourning over the end of BCS, but haven't been able to start a re-binge....almost the same way I cannot do funerals and visits to cemeteries. I know I will get there again, to enjoy it all, all over again. Right now, it's too fresh. Thx, again!
My pleasure!
@@Aleczandxrafter watching like 120 episodes of this franchise it's weird to see someone not finish the universe and watch the movie simply because they aren't interested
If Huell isnt #1, imma riot
Edit: banger vid as always.
Still gonna riot though
#JusticeforHuell
Aye reupload.
I can't believe that youtube said "It's blockin' time" and then Aleczandxr reuploaded all over the place.
You know you're on dangerous waters when you have to say "in my opinion" every other sentencr
Hank is a flawed hero, but one who is killed before he can complete his character arc.
lyle deserves #1 for his dedication to los pollos hermanos, his work ethic and complex relationship with gus fring which breaks the barrier and status quo of conventional tv show writing
Amen
Most BCS actors are 10/14 years older than their characters. No suspension of disbelief here.
Nice video
Next Story: 30 years have passed, Brock (son of Andrea, whom Todd killed) fully grown up, now an FBI agent, fighting cartels.Jessie, now 50 years old, goes back to New Mexico with a new identity, meets Brock again.
Not bad
Just no golf clubs!!
@@UndergroundRose "You don't get to rush this, Pinkman."
damn not watching El Camino because Jesse’s BB ending was satisfying enough is hard 😮💨🥶
1. Kim
2. Walt
3. Jimmy
4. Lalo
5. Jessie
6. Gus
7.Mike
8 Sklyer
9. Nacho
10. Marie
This is a tough list to compile, and one that perhaps would interchange regularly, but for me, nobody, even Walt, is as interesting, captivating and dynamic as Kim.
Love the Howard love.
My top ten is probably more bb charachters than bcs. But here it is
1. Walter White
2. Jesse Pinkman
3. Saul Goodman
4. Mike Ehrmantraut
5. Gustavo Fring
6. Nacho Varga
7. Lalo Salamanca
8 Hank Schrader
9. Hector Salamanca
10. Kim Wexler
Nice Dusk Vigil theme
In my original list a few weeks ago I had Skyler at no. 8, but after rewatching BB season 4 again, I feel she deserves and warrants to be higher. Her scenes held my interest as much and often more so than anybody else at times. The way she juggles looking after and protecting her children whilst trying to manage her drug producing husband is engrossing to see. I just love how she can solve situations and shows she is incredibly street smart and clever. I just cannot quite place her above any of the 7 ranked above her, but if she had been utilised more, I feel confident that she would be top 4. She is one of my favourite characters anyway.
Hank is the closest thing to a "hero".
Reupload 😳
Very cultured to have Chuck as the second best in BCS.
Re-upload so new comment! Great video! Lalo would be somewhere in my top 10 thats for sure. I'd put him above Hank. Love your list and thoughts though!
Thank you!
Now I can finally see all the BB/BCS videos and I can show my top 10, that will probably be unique
1. Mike
2. Jimmy
3. Kim
4. Jesse
5. Walter
6. Nacho
7. Lalo
8. Gus
9. Howard
10. Huell+Kuby+Marco
Nice video, sorry it got originally taken down and it lost the thousands of views and revenue. I love the order and totally agree that Chuck is better than Kim.
Liked after the I heard the hollow knight song!
Jesse is easily my fav character
Impossible to do, but this is my top 10 from both series
1. Mike
2. Jesse
3. Gus
4. Kim
5. Jimmy
6. Walt
7. Nacho
8. Lalo
9. Hank
10. Chuck
Are you telling me Lyle just happens to not make the top 10 like that? No! He orchestrated it! Aleczandxr!
I don't know much about BCS so I'll stick to BB. Up to mid season 2, most characters were perfect. Then the show jumped the shark with all these comic book characters: Saul, Gus, the Twins, don Eladio, the Nazis.
Hector may be added to the honourable mentions.
I’ll watch it again. After all, why not?
The only thing I disagree about this list is that Skyler should have been in the top ten, not just honorable mentions.
I know she is the most hated character but her character is an epitome of “simple but efficient”.
She doesn’t have intelligence or delusion of grandiose like Walter, or a complex morality like Jimmy, or a mysterious backstory like Kim. She is only a normal person living her life until Walter dragged her into the life of crime and having to react to the extreme circumstances she went through. Sometimes she’s smart. Sometimes she’s stupid (like fucking Ted) but she feels…REAL. With the top tier performance of Anna Gunn, Skyler is in my top 5 favorite characters of this franchise.
And in my opinion, her ending makes sense. She is both a perpetrator and a victim. No matter how much she got abused, she still had to suffer the consequences of her actions. A proper conclusion for a character and honestly, I think her ending is better than those of Kim.
I agree with all of this, but I just think all the others I mentioned are better.
@@Aleczandxr Agree to disagree.
Actually, I think Kim’s ending and her arc worth a long discussion. Did she really got punished for her actions or did she get away scott free?
@@nont18411 She definitely got punished. Just not in the way that we really wanted. We wanted to see her get jail time once and for all, but instead she's stuck in a mundane and boring life, with horrific PTSD that gnaws at her everyday, and she won't be able to find any semblance of happiness or joy anymore without Jimmy.
I'd say that's a well deserved punishment.
Reupload gang
I hope you’ve given El Camino a chance by now, you won’t regret it.
Nope lol, not interested!
@@Aleczandxr I hope you reconsider, I love Jesse and I thought they did a great job with the movie
I won’t be reconsidering, sorry about that. I’m very satisfied and happy with Jesse’s end in the show and have no desire to change it. I’m glad you love it though, that’s awesome! :)
@@AleczandxrDon’t you think you’re being a little stubborn about this? Don’t get me wrong, even if the movie doesn’t exist, I still would l’ve been very satisfied with Jesse’s conclusion. But I feel like you’re denying yourself a good experience of entertainment. It’s not like it’s going to ruin the ending for you.
It literally will ruin the ending for me. Any ending for Jesse other than what we had will feel weaker, I consider his ending in the show to be perfection. I know my tastes far better than anyone insisting that I *need* to watch it so I have every right to stick to my decision.
you forgot the fly
Ooof noooo my upvotes! Jk, glad you got it back up :D
Lalos death wasn't underwhelming, he is literally the only reason Gus completely wrote off walt as a threat. Like genuinely watch better call Saul before breaking bad and his death is honestly pretty good
It’s completely underwhelming. The narrative idea of him dispatching him quickly leading to him underestimating Walt works for BB but not for BCS, where it completely undercuts Lalo’s presence and competence prior.
You didn't watch El Camino because you thought Jesse's ending in Breaking Bad was satisfying enough? Bruh, you're missing out. Jesse's ending in El Camino is way more satisfying than in Breaking Bad not to mention you see more interactions with Skinny Pete and Badger. I really gotta recommend that you watch El Camino.
Thank you but I’m not interested. I think Jesse’s ending was perfect and I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything.
I agree that Jesse's ending in El Camino is basically an extended and slightly better version of his ending in Breaking Bad. It's almost the same, but adds a more reassuring touch that Jesse has finally made it out.
I don't think that the movie is a must watch, but it is definitely a good addition to such high quality series like BB.
Nice.
Dude I've never seen El Camino too, it's such a spit in the grave of Breaking Bad. The series has the best ending I've ever seen, and to make a random action film for money after it is such a disrespect.
El Camino was not at all an action film. It has one shoot out at the very end and that's it. It was made so fans can have closure regarding Jesse's character.
bro didnt even watch the movie and hes saying its bad
It's not really an action film. It has like one action scene, but most of it is based in flashbacks depicting Jesse's relationships with others
FFXIV music is so awesome
Reupload?
My top would probably go like
1. Jimmy/Saul
2. Kim
3. Walter
4. Jesse
5. Lalo
6. Nacho
7. Gus
8. Howard
9. Chuck
10. Mike
What's the story about Jonathan banks getting the role because Bob couldn't make it to set?
Saul was supposed to be called to "clean up the mess" after Jesse woke up to find gf overdosed on heroin. Bob/Saul wasn't available to shoot that scene, so they brought in Jonathan Banks/Mike as a one time fixer/cleaner/character. He did such a fantastic job and made a huge impression.....so they wrote him in as an ongoing character. And the rest, as they say, is history! I can't imagine the BCS/BB universe without Mike!!
I had to force myself to finish El Camino. And, to me, it really didn't add anything significant. Just depressing really.
You better call saul
Great list but I agree to disagree.
Here's my list:
1. Saul Goodman/Jimmy Mcgil
2. Walter White
3. Jesse Pinkman
4. Gustavo Fring
5. Mike Ehrmantraut
6. Kim Wexler
7. Hank Shrader
8. Nacho Verga
9. Lalo Salamanca
10. Howard Hamlin
Honourable Mentions:
Charles McGil
Hector Salamanca
Skyler White
My list would go
Capn Cook
Finger
Slippin Jimmy
Waltuh
Chicken Man
Lalo
Nachito
Hank
Kimmy
TIGHT TIGHT TIGHT YEAH
Honorable mentions
Chuckles
Lord of the Dings
Howie
hank doesn't get a funny name??
Saul or Walter to me is very similar to Jordan vs Lebron.
Really sucks that they took it down, sorry
Ahoy AJ, it's Geansai from the stream.
I think my top 10 would be something like:
1) Jimmy
2) Jesse
3) Kim
4) Mike
5) Gus
6) Walter
7) Chuck
8) Hank
9) Howard
10) Lalo
This might objectively be an almost criminal underrating of Walter, who is obviously an astonishing creation and who the whole universe hinges upon in many ways. But in terms of what I find most interesting or compelling in characters, there are more hints of hope or genuine redemption in my top three.
What's more - this is hard to articulate and I wouldn't hold it against anyone who completely disagreed - there is a way in which Walter is as a person somehow less, I don't know, *substantial* than many of the people around him. His motivations are pettier, he ultimately has this kind of childish or scattershot cruelty, and watching him bring about the end of someone like Mike it's hard to escape the conclusion that he wasn't fit to shine the latter's shoes. All this arguably makes his character better as part of the overall story, and there are many subtleties to him that I'm leaving out here (like his genuine though increasingly twisted care for Jesse). But to me there are things about many of the others - particularly the fact that all of them except perhaps Gus are IMO more genuinely trying to seek the good - that make them as characters more compelling and interesting to think about. (Though all of these characters down to at least Hank are 10/10s for me).
Thanks for another great video!
1.Mike Ehrmantraut (Kid named finger)
2.Howard Hamlin (The one pieeeeece! the one piece is real!!!!!)
3.Everybody else idk
Dude, you should definitely see El Camino...
I’m sure it’s good but it isn’t something I feel any need to see. I’m just not interested for reasons explained in the video.
@@Aleczandxr i get that, but it's more BCS/BB content that you haven't seen. and there never will be any more, ever again. it's gonna sit there on the shelf just getting more tantalizing as time goes on, the last morsel you haven't yet consumed. you'll crack and watch it someday.
It’s not tantalizing to me at all. I have no temptation to see it, instead I have the opposite feelings towards it. And I’ve only become more sure of that in the three years since it released. I’m not fiending for more BCS/BB content. In fact, I’m wholly satisfied with just the amount I’ve gotten and don’t want any more.
@@Aleczandxr alright man but if you don't want to see the conclusion to what was essentially a neo-western all along be a literal old west pistol duel, then idk what to say to ya bruh. pure perfect genrebending synergy for me.
The conclusion I’ve gotten is perfect. I don’t need anything more and I’m not convinced that El Camino was part of the overall initial plan anyhow. Especially not now that you seem to have spoiled it for me, lol.
The fun fact is most the characters are from BCS.
And all are in it tbh,
HUELL! How come you forget him? He is the best character on Breaking Bad and B.C.S...
With both BB and BCS combined I would say it’s one of the best TV casts, BCS is up there, but honestly BB isn’t IMO. Aside from Walt, Jesse and Hank, the others weren’t that deepened until BCS. Characters like Mike and Gus were great too but not peak TV characters till BCS came along. Saul in particular is kinda one note in BB. The best casts of TV are like The Wire (which has like 100 great characters somehow), The Sopranos, The Shield, Mad Men, Monster, GOT (before it got shit), etc. Totally agree about Lalo. Kinda shocked you put Howard above Hank. I like Howard way more than Hank but Hank was way more developed. I’d probably rank them Saul and Walt at the top followed by Jesse, Chuck, Hank, Kim, Mike, Gus, Nacho, Howard, but I admit I have a bias with Chuck.
Agree about Mike disagree about Gus
Gus was quite deep in bb infact he was given more nuance and depth in bb than bcs
But Mike I whole heartedly agree he's my favourite character in bcs
Honestly sometimes I wished Gus wasn't in bcs he was kinda ok in bb he was friendly a minute then could be the most threatening person idk in bcs that nuance was lost
Mike was quite layered in bb more now thanks to bcs but yea bcs really peeled the onion more
I love Lalo but his death was wack.
For me lalo would be the best one
Blueballed D:
if kim isn’t top 5 i’ll cry
nightmare nightmare nightmare nightmare
Kim not top 10
Sorry about the takedown.
My top ten is pretty generic it would be:
10) Nacho.
9) Chuck.
8) Hank.
5) Kim.
6) Gus.
5) Walter.
4) Saul\Jimmy.
3) Hank.
2) Mike.
1) Jesse.
My top ten
1)walter white
2)saul
3)gustavo
4)jessie
5)mike
6)kim
7)hank
8)nacho
9)lalo
10)Howard Hamlin
Normally I comment on these to ask when you’re gonna make a video you never said you’d make, but I just thought I’d give a genuine comment for once and say that Rhea Seehorn’s first name is actually just pronounced “Ray”, not “Raya”, and it drives me so insane it’s not even funny.
Number 1 is for sure Lalo Salamanca.
1 Jimmy
2 mike
3 hank
4 chuck
5 gus
6 Howard
7 walter
8 natcho
9 kim
10 Jessie
You missed Hank!!!
No I didn’t?
@@Aleczandxr sorry i zoned out and missed it as that part of the video was playing. i was trying to multitask at the time. good video and thanks for taking the time to reply
Why the re-up?
See pinned comment
@@Aleczandxr thanks!
Top 10 Breaking Bad characters:
1. Walter White
2. Jesse Pinkman
3. Mike Ehrmantraut
4. Gustavo Fring
5. Saul Goodman
6. Hank Schrader
7. Hector Salamanca
8. Tuco Salamanca
9. Walter White, Jr.
10. Badger
Top 10 Better Call Saul characters:
1. Mike Ehrmantraut
2. Jimmy McGill
3. Kim Wexler
4. Chuck McGill
5. Lalo Salamanca
6. Nacho Varga
7. Gustavo Fring
8. Hector Salamanca
9. Joey Dixon
10. Stacy Ehrmantraut
who tf is Joey Dixon?
@@user-ex7yq6xq9s The cameraman with the glasses
@@user-ex7yq6xq9sthe sarcastic cameraman with glasses
I disagree with you!
My top 10 are:
1. Hector Salamanca
2. Tuco Salamanca
3. Don Eladio
4. Tuco cousins
5. Crazy eight
6. Heull
7. Francesca
8. Lydia
9.Betsy Kettleman
10. Tod
All of them are well developed characters and easy to empathize with! lol
bro where ru in da head
LMAO
LMAO
To lazy to watch was Badger bottom 5 or top 5?
Too lazy to watch = you’ll never know
commence operation "bully aleczandxr until he watches el camino"
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Ketelmans no 1
I’m sorry man but lalo is too dam good lol if he was a breaking bad character…that man woulda been unstoppable. Man was too OP for a fair death
Watch El Camino
I’m not too interested, but thank you anyway!
Haven't watched either shows but I agree
Algorithm
>Skyler over Lalo
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What could possibly be the problem?
Bozo test~
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My love for Howard makes me hate Kim.
But not Lalo or Jimmy for some reason I’m sure
@@TheSurprisePig And Jimmy for sure
These are some truly awful takes. Especially that you don’t want to. See el Camino. Like what the fuck lmao.
Cry more 😘