Walter White

Walter White is the central character in the American TV series Breaking Bad. He begins the show as a high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Walter's traits include being extremely intelligent, proud, and resourceful but also morally ambiguous and increasingly ruthless. He shows a preference for order and control, becoming obsessed with ensuring his family's financial security after his death. He evolves from a mild-mannered teacher to a drug kingpin, embracing his criminal persona, Heisenberg. His relationships with his former student and business partner Jesse Pinkman are complex, ranging from mentorship to manipulative control. He is fiercely protective of his family but often at odds with his wife Skyler due to his criminal endeavors.