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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 8
Breaking Bad
Gliding Over All
The setup
Mike is dead and Walter has realised Lydia can identify the imprisoned witnesses. The business and the danger of exposure remain in his hands.
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QUICK REMINDER
5 peopleThe only names you need
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Skyler White
Walt's wife, trapped between protecting the children and managing his criminal money.
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Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
A nervous Madrigal executive with access to methylamine and overseas distribution.
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Todd Alquist
A Vamonos Pest worker who joins Walt's operation and follows orders without normal limits.
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Hank Schrader
Walt's DEA-agent brother-in-law, still investigating the blue-meth operation.
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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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