Bryan Cranston gave an iconic turn as Walter White, and some Breaking Bad episodes highlighted his dramatic range more than others. After years of playing a dorky dad in Malcolm in the Middle , Cranston’s portrayal of Walt in Breaking Bad proved he was capable of so much more. From “Ozymandias” to “Phoenix,” these episodes exemplify that.

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Season 4, Episode 6

Walt talking to Skyler in Breaking Bad

Cranston delivered quite possibly his most iconic monologue of the entire series in the season 4 episode “Cornered.” When Skyler expresses concern that Walt is in danger, he viciously tells her that he’s not in danger — he is the danger. This “ I am the one who knocks ” speech is ingeniously written, but it’s even more ingeniously performed.

With his red-hot rage,

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