WW
Walter White
The meth producer who has defeated Gus and now wants control of the business.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 5 · EPISODE 4
Breaking Bad
Fifty-One
The setup
Walt celebrates turning 51 and displays his growing wealth. Skyler becomes desperate to keep the children away from the danger inside their home.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
4 peopleThe only names you need
SW
Skyler White
Walt's wife, trapped between protecting the children and managing his criminal money.
JP
Jesse Pinkman
Walt's former student and partner, increasingly troubled by the harm around them.
LR
Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
A nervous Madrigal executive with access to methylamine and overseas distribution.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 4.
Content note: Drug manufacture and use, organised crime, threat, violence, strong language, bereavement and family conflict.
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