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Walter White
A meth producer trying to outmanoeuvre Gus while keeping his family.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 4 · EPISODE 2
Breaking Bad
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The setup
Gus has ordered Walter and Jesse back to work after killing Victor. Neither partner feels safe, and Jesse is struggling with what happened to Gale.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
4 peopleThe only names you need
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Jesse Pinkman
Walt's partner, struggling with guilt while Mike and Gus draw him closer.
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Mike Ehrmantraut
Gus's investigator and enforcer, increasingly responsible for Jesse.
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Skyler White
Walt's wife, running the car wash and managing the family's cover story.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 2.
Content note: Drug manufacture and use, organised crime, threat, violence, strong language and family conflict.
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