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Walter White
The meth producer who has defeated Gus and now wants control of the business.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 5 · EPISODE 6
Breaking Bad
Buyout
The setup
Drew Sharp's death destroys the partnership's remaining trust. Mike and Jesse want to sell their shares of the methylamine, but Walt refuses to surrender his future empire.
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QUICK REMINDER
5 peopleThe only names you need
JP
Jesse Pinkman
Walt's former student and partner, increasingly troubled by the harm around them.
ME
Mike Ehrmantraut
Gus's former enforcer, responsible for protecting the imprisoned members of the old operation.
TA
Todd Alquist
A Vamonos Pest worker who joins Walt's operation and follows orders without normal limits.
SW
Skyler White
Walt's wife, trapped between protecting the children and managing his criminal money.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
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Content note: Drug manufacture and use, organised crime, threat, violence, strong language, bereavement and family conflict.
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