Vince Gilligan Explains The Dumbest Thing Walter White Has Done In Breaking Bad
If Walter didn't do this, he would probably remain a meth kingpin for much longer.
Breaking Bad is considered to be one of the greatest shows of all time, with one of the most complex protagonists — Walter White.
However, throughout five seasons, Walter has done quite a few unreasonable things. Let's break down the most careless thing Walter did, the one that ruined his empire.
Walter White's downfall started when Hank finally guessed that the notorious Heisenberg he had been chasing for so long, was his brother–in–law, right under his nose.
The last piece of a puzzle needed to solve the mystery was the poetry book signed by Gale Boetticher, which was left in the bathroom by Walter.
The question of why would Walter possibly be so reckless to leave such an incriminating piece of evidence in the bathroom haunted viewers for years.
Vince Gilligan, the creator of the show, was actually asked this question during The New York Times talks panel 2013.
Gilligan confessed that the reasons for Walter's negligence were the subject of heated debates between him and other writers.
Before he went on providing his explanation, the creator said that his opinion on this particular detail is as valid as anyone else's opinion.
In Gilligan's point of view, Walter neither wanted to get caught, nor his arrogance had something to do with it, as many people supposed.
He suggests that it was simply a mistake, neglect of caution. It may be also possible that Walter didn't even realize that the book was inscribed or just forgot about it.
Bryan Cranston, who impeccably portrayed Walter White, also sticks to the similar point of view.
Cranston draws attention to the fact that Walter was a methodical and reasonable man, but as the story unfolds, he becomes more and more impulsive.
As Walter took more and more decisions driven by emotion, it made him less thorough and careless.
That is such a great indication of a well-written character — when the creator of the show himself states that any point of view might be reasonable and truthful.
It just shows how complicated Walter White's character is, that his reasoning can be discussed as if he was a real person.
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