List of breaking bad and better call saul characters wikipedia. A guide to each breaking bad death and how sad it was vulture. Better call saul makes krazy8s breaking bad death more tragic. List of breaking bad and better call saul characters. In breaking bad, fans witnessed domingo molina, also known as krazy8, get strangled to death by walter white. Written by moira walleybeckett and directed by michelle maclaren, it aired on amc in the united states on september 2, 2012. After he and walt spend some quality time in respirator masks scooping a fine slurry of aciddecomposed human remains off the floors, capn cook fires up a bowl, fights with walt about smoking the product, and takes off for the hills. Emilio koyama is introduced in the premiere episode of the series as jesses original partner in crime, first seen working in a homemade meth lab, shortly before being busted by the police. For the list of deaths on better call saul, see list of deaths on better call saul.
When walt returns to the basement, he prepares to unlock the bike lock, but before he does so, he asks krazy8 if he intends to kill him. The more better call saul reveals about domingo molina krazy8, the more tragic his death at the hands of walter white in breaking bad becomes. Sep 24, 20 this is the second part in a weeklong series of breaking bad related stories, all leading up to the series finale airing this sunday. Gliding over all is the eighth episode of the fifth season and the midseason finale of the american television drama series breaking bad, and the 54th overall episode of the series. Better call saul made krazy8s death in breaking bad. Walt apologizes to the dead krazy8 for having killed him. Herein, in no particular order, the ten baddest deaths seen so far on breaking bad. When walter white killed krazy 8 in the first season of breaking bad, he didnt know the drug dealer was a dea informant. But thanks to hank appearing on better call saul, viewers now know that krazy 8 wasnt really working for the dea.
The most recent episode, 50% off, provided an explanation for one of the key aspects of domingos character his nickname. List of deaths on breaking bad breaking bad wiki fandom. Share on facebook opens in a new tab share on twitter opens. What made him suspicious, sort through the garbage, and put together all. From gus fring losing half his face to janes overdose to tortugas head riding off atop a tortoise, the amc hit has seen it all. Mar 21, 2020 lowlevel villain krazy 8 is not only a bridge from breaking bad to better call saul, he also represents the themes of each series. Krazy8 is initially skeptical of sauls sudden appearance, but after a little convincing, he agrees to play along. When fring finds out from the dea knows the location of the dead drops. The most recent episode during the two night season 5 premiere did just that when. In episode two, viewers finally learn the back story to krazy 8, a familiar face from breaking bad and better call saul. When were first introduced to krazy8 in breaking bad, we know hes a dea. Remember krazy8 all the way back in season one of breaking bad. Original minisodes is a web series based on the television series breaking bad.
Domingo krazy 8 s transformation breaking bad spoilers spoiler. Domingo gallardo molina, commonly known by his nickname, krazy 8, was a meth distributor formerly associated with jesse pinkman and tuco salamanca. The day after his death, krazy8s car is found by the dea at the cook site along with a hidden. Written by moira walleybeckett and directed by michelle maclaren, it aired on amc in the united states on september 2, 2012 the episode is named after poem 271 in walt whitmans leaves of. Walt sits down with krazy 8, trying to decide whether to. Better call saul season 5 returns next week on amc and netflix. Minor spoilers for the sixth episode of better call saul season three, off brand, below. Lowlevel villain krazy 8 is not only a bridge from breaking bad to better call saul, he also represents the themes of each series. An interview with david costabile better known to bb fans as gale boetticher perhaps more than any television show in recent memory, breaking bad ha. Max arciniega is an american actor who portrays krazy 8 on breaking bad and better call saul.
Mar 03, 2020 spoilers ahead for better call saul season 5. A subreddit for fans and critics of the hit television series breaking bad on amc. Breaking bad tv series 200820 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Breaking bad every episode ranked a list of 32 titles created 6 months ago best tv episodes a list of 35 titles created 21 jul 2018. What made him suspicious, sort through the garbage, and put together all the broken pieces of the plat. It was the first of many deaths for the chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine producer. Krazy 8 could have exaggerated and said that the entire dea will come looking for him if he went missing. What better way to start off than the very first death in breaking bad.
The most recent episode of better call saul revealed yet another detail about krazy8s past that makes his eventual death on breaking bad even more tragic. Even though he appears briefly in bcs, one thing i love to see is how domingo is in bcs, how timid he is in compared to tuco and nacho, how showing these brief scenes shapes the krazy 8 we come to see. I rewatched part episode 1 of breaking bad, and credit to max arciniega. Better call saul made krazy8s death in breaking bad more tragic. Breaking bad, which enters its final run of eight episodes on aug. Walt talks krazy 8 and emilio into sparing him and jesse. One of the beauties of better call saul is how it brings back smaller characters from breaking bad and takes the time to flesh them out and show how and why they ended up crossing paths with saul goodman, walter white. Mar 31, 2019 breaking bad season 4, episode 8 recap, hermanos. Lowlevel villain krazy8 is not only a bridge from breaking bad to better call.
When jesse returns the following morning, his basement is completely empty. Episode 61 in breaking bad, walter heads to frozen new hampshire. Tuco becomes walt and jesses distributor after walt chokes krazy 8 to death. But it came to mind as a good synopsis for this waterthemed episode. Also, how did walter dispose krazy 8 s body, in declining health, especially when jesse wasnt around. Jesse approaches krazy 8 s replacement as a drug wholesaler, a big time operator named tuco who doesnt quite do business the way he had expected. The most recent episode of better call saul revealed yet another detail about krazy 8 s past that makes his eventual death on breaking bad even more tragic. When were first introduced to krazy 8 in breaking bad, we know hes a dea informant working for agent schrader and his partner agent gomez. Here you will find discussions and speculations about the show, pictures from the show, amas with the cast, and anything else breaking bad. Feb 26, 2020 hes the drug dealer walt choked to death with a bike lock early in breaking bad season 1, but better call saul has developed krazy8s backstory, making him a childhood friend of nacho varga. According to jesse, they met when they were still in elementary school. What happens to krazy8 forms the big plot thing of the third episode, and the bags in the river, practically a oneact play.
Hes the drug dealer walt choked to death with a bike lock early in breaking bad season 1, but better call saul has developed krazy 8 s backstory, making him a childhood friend of nacho varga. He served as the secondary antagonist of the breaking bad episode pilot. Crazy handful of nothin is the sixth episode of the first season of the american television drama series breaking bad. Max arciniega is named after the actor who plays krazy 8. Why did walt suspect krazy 8 of hiding a shard of the broken plate.
Breaking bad had that effect on me, and its reputation as one of the best, consistently brilliant and most addictive shows in many years maybe even ever is more than deserved in my eyes. Ray confirms that krazy 8 s our snitch, and that theyre assuming hes dead based on his abandoned car. Its actually set up to be such a bizarre situation that you assume the season or even the whole show will build up to it, but instead they manage to catch up within one episode. Breaking bad and better call saul characters, cast, seasons, episodes, and information are catalogued in the breaking bad wiki, a comprehensive database. Here you will find discussions and speculations about the show, pictures from the show, amas with the cast, and anything else breaking bad related. He served as the primary antagonist of the first half of season 1 of breaking bad. On february 17, 2009, five mini episodes, which were more comedyoriented than most full episodes, were made available online before the premiere of the shows second season. Things go sour after krazy 8 and emilio find their way to walt and jesse. Walt weighs the pros and cons of killing krazy 8, then collapses on the basement floor while bringing him a sandwich, shattering the plate. Better call saul reveals silly way breaking bads krazy8. He draws up a list of the pros and cons of killing him but actually ends up. Jan 20, 2018 the moment in breaking bad that changed everything. Walt had killed krazy8s cousin emilio, and had all but killed krazy8 with the.
Based on gus claiming that hector is the last surviving salamanca family member in the breaking bad season 4 episode. The moment in breaking bad that changed everything. Oct 10, 2019 relive all five seasons of breaking bad with our complete recap, detailing every major moment and death. In two episodes he will be strangled to death via bike lock by a. This is for all the crazy breaking bad fans, i am sure you will like this. Its weakest season is perhaps the first season, understandable as any shows first season is the one where things are still settling. An exhaustive rundown of every single death in breaking bad. After he regains consciousness, walt tells krazy 8 he. The moment he was killing krazy 8, he hated it because he didnt want to do it, he sincerely got convinced by krazy 8 and went to get the key but when he discovered about that broken thing, it broke his heart and he became compelled to do it. Walt still has has the dilemma of what to do with krazy 8 who is still chained in the basement and seemingly getting better. Better call saul makes krazy8s breaking bad death more. Born and raised in chicago, illinois, max arciniega is an american actor. Sep 27, 20 an exhaustive rundown of every single death in breaking bad warning.
As fans of breaking bad know, krazy8 was a drug dealer who also worked as a informant for the dea, and he was eventually killed by walter white after being held hostage in the emotional episode. Walt discovers a zombie in the street on his way to jesses house. His new home in the remake is decidedly more comfortable and have a better climate this is south america, after all. Trivia the character max arciniega was named after this actor. A guide to each breaking bad death and how sad it was. Oct 07, 2019 nearly every breaking bad episode speaks to. In s01e03 of breaking bad, why did walt suspect krazy 8 of hiding a shard of the broken plate. The following is a list of characters from both series and the feature film. Feb 25, 2020 better call saul season 5 returns next week on amc and netflix.
Almost everything stops while our heroes have to solve one pressing, life or death problem. After engaging in conversation with krazy8 and seemingly forming a bond with him, walt decides to go get the key to the bike lock keeping him captive. Better call saul reveals silly way breaking bads krazy8 got. Krazy 8 played a small yet important role in breaking bad though he only appeared in the first season of breaking bad, the storyline with krazy 8 was pivotal for walt and jesses. Krazy8 immediately tries to kill walt, but walt pulls on the bike lock and chokes krazy8 to death, apologizing all the while.
It was the first of many deaths for the chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine. I was thinking the acid but jesse never did get around to buying those blue plastic tubs they were planning to use for dissolving the bodies. Come back next week with some serious cranston, bb, and well know we werent wrong to trust you. Breaking bad crazy handful of nothin tv episode 2008. Krazy 8 in the basement and hostage in tucos living room are other examples. In breaking bad, krazy 8 was an informant for hank and gomez before walt. Breaking bad is an american television series created by vince gilligan that premiered in 2008. Apr 15, 2018 walt weighs the pros and cons of killing krazy 8, then collapses on the basement floor while bringing him a sandwich, shattering the plate. Max arciniega is named after the actor who plays krazy8. Jesse returns the next morning and sees no sign of krazy8s body, implying walt disposed of it.
Domingo gallardo molina, commonly known by his nickname, krazy8, was a meth distributor. He attended columbia college chicago where he received his b. Emilio koyama was jesse pinkmans former partner in the meth business and the cousin and righthand man of krazy 8. Domingokrazy 8s transformation breaking bad spoilers. Breaking bad is a show about walter whites transformation into a villain. Though walt wonders if they could possibly persuade krazy8 to join their fledgling drug ring, once jesse points out his penchant for deadly revenge, it becomes clear that they are going to have. As previously revealed, hank schrader dean norris and his partner steve gomez steven. Though he only appeared in the first season of breaking bad, the storyline with krazy8 was pivotal for walt and jesses character development.
Spoilers ahead for better call saul, season 5, episode 3. And the bags in the river gives us one of the first great scenes of breaking bad. Remember krazy 8 all the way back in season one of breaking bad. The random lalo mention in breaking bad is becoming an. In breaking bad, fans witnessed domingo molina, also known as krazy 8, get strangled to death by walter white. Krazy8 played a small yet important role in breaking bad. In the end, when he realized that krazy8 was planning to stab him to death with a shard of a broken. Oct 14, 2019 julyseptember 2009 breaking bad, season five beverything that happens from hanks discovery to walt fleeing to new hampshire takes place in less than two weeks, from early to midmarch. Emilio koyama was jesse pinkmans former partner in the meth business and the cousin and righthand man of krazy8.
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