Few names are as iconic in the field of TV villains as Walter White, the meth-making mastermind of Breaking Bad . Throughout the show’s five-season run, Walter White (Bryan Cranston) evolved from a mild-mannered chemistry teacher into Heisenberg - a criminal titan who became the blueprint for small-screen antagonists. His journey wasn’t just gripping television; it redefined what a villain could be.

The influence of Breaking Bad can be felt across nearly every prestige series that followed. Villains were no longer just evil for evil’s sake. Yet, that nuance came with a price. The more we understood our villains, the less terrifying they became. Walter White is undeniably a fascinating character, but he’s ultimately the protagonist of Breaking Bad , not its true villain.

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