Let's Be Honest, Walter White Was Never Worth Rooting For In Breaking Bad

Walter White's descent into criminality highlighted his questionable morality, but I don't think we were ever supposed to root for the protagonist.

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Rebecca Williams

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Walter White’s death in the Breaking Bad finale was a poetic end to his story.

If Walt had survived, it could’ve ruined the final episode.

He also blackmailed Jesse - a student - to help him, suggesting he was always problematic.

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