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Walter White
A meth producer trying to outmanoeuvre Gus while keeping his family.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 4 · EPISODE 5
Breaking Bad
Shotgun
The setup
Mike has taken Jesse away on an unexplained trip. Unable to reach his partner, Walter fears the worst.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
5 peopleThe only names you need
JP
Jesse Pinkman
Walt's partner, struggling with guilt while Mike and Gus draw him closer.
ME
Mike Ehrmantraut
Gus's investigator and enforcer, increasingly responsible for Jesse.
GF
Gus Fring
The controlled distributor who owns Los Pollos Hermanos and the superlab.
HS
Hank Schrader
A DEA agent recovering from being shot and quietly rebuilding his investigation.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 5.
Content note: Drug manufacture and use, organised crime, threat, violence, strong language and family conflict.
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