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WhileBreaking Badhas been an amalgamation of several remarkable things, the one aspect that stood out in Vince Gilligan’s show is his ability to cultivate iconic characters that fans gravitate towards, even years later. But in his attempt to carve out a unique world filled with drama, action, lies, and drugs, Gilligan also produced some truly unlikable characters.
Atop the list ofBreaking Bad‘s real villains was Walter White’s wife Skyler, who had a lot to own up to after breaking her own ethical code. But surprisingly, while Anna Gunn’s character was truly detestable, fans somehow hated another character more than her. Well, it’s none other than Giancarlo Esposito’s Gustavo Fring, who had his way of getting onto the audience’s nerves, to topple Skyler as the most hated character in the show.
Skyler White’s Questionable Choices Made Her the RealBreaking BadVillain
Although in reality, a meth-cooking drug lord will be far from being idolized, in Vince Gilligan’s unique world ofBreaking Bad,Bryan Cranston‘s protagonist, Walter White, became the face of every common man who finally managed to make it “big.” Therefore, as Walter witnessed his meteoric rise from an ill-fated loser to a drug kingpin, his selfish wife (Anna Gunn) turned into a villain for fans.
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Initially exhibiting questionable traits like bullying her husband and bossing him around, only to later become the Queenpin in Walt’s meth empire, Skyler White became a massive hypocrite and a vindictive character for fans whohad nothing but rage and hate for her. Considered to be an obnoxious character from the very beginning, who nearly ruined the fun by trying to checkmate Walt at his own game, people thusvotedSkyler as the real villain of the show.
Although in reality, Skyler was a decent person stuck in an impossible situation—trying to save her kids from getting caught in the crossfire with the government or criminals—in the show she was aself-obsessed and insufferable characterwho simply made Walter’s life a living hell. But surprisingly, while the poll was supposed to turn Skyler into the ultimate villain, it simply failed to take another character into account—Gustavo Fring.
Breaking BadFans Seem to Hate Gustavo Fring More Than Skyler White
Anyone who’s familiar with the concept ofBreaking Badwill be aware that no one is actually a “villain” in the world of villains. But considering how fans’ sentiment runs supreme, a few characters stand out as being particularly despicable. So, while Skyler White seemed to have garnered significant disdain due to her hypocritical and often insufferable behavior, it turns out thatBreaking Badfans seem to hate Gustavo Fring even more.
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At first glance, considering how Gustavo “Gus” Fring appeared as the model of a calm and collected businessman, unlike Skyler White, he seemed to exhibit no harm. But as the show progressed andGiancarlo Esposito’s character revealed his unforgiving and ruthless drug lord side, beneath the facade of his polite demeanor, Gus Fring quickly surpassed Skyler to become one of the most hated figures inBreaking Bad.
Fans quickly realized that unlike Skyler, whose actions were often driven by desperation and a desire to protect her family,Gus’ villainy was driven by coldambition and a desire for control. Further, considering how Gustavo Fring mastered the “silent killer” archetype—always being several steps ahead of his enemies—leading to an insanely high kill count calculated byScreenRant, the character became more detestable than Skyler.
Breaking Badis currently available to watch on Netflix.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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