Like Bryan Cranston's Walter White and Jonathan Banks' Mike Ehrmantraut, Todd is brought back from the dead via flashbacks by Breaking Bad creator and El Camino writer-director Vince Gilligan.

Why is Todd so different in El Camino?

The noticeable difference in Todd Alquist's appearance in "El Camino" compared to "Breaking Bad" is due to the long wait between filming and the limited time to prepare for the role. "El Camino" is told from Jesse Pinkman's perspective, which may distort the portrayal of characters like Todd Alquist.

Why did Jesse strangles Todd?

Time of Death: Season five, episode 15 ("Granite State"). Cause of Death: Andrea was killed by Todd Alquist as Jesse was forced to watch. Jesse was inconsolable after Andrea's murder and later killed Todd for retribution.

Is Todd still alive after Breaking Bad?

Todd is the fourth main character in Breaking Bad to die, as well as the eighth overall across Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul.

Why didn t Todd lose weight for El Camino?

Why have they shown Todd Alquist as a fat guy in El Camino? The real explanation is that it's been ten years since the original series, everyone looks older, the actor has gained weight, and didn't have time to lose it before the shoot.

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How can Todd be alive in El Camino?

Like Bryan Cranston's Walter White and Jonathan Banks' Mike Ehrmantraut, Todd is brought back from the dead via flashbacks by Breaking Bad creator and El Camino writer-director Vince Gilligan.

Is Skyler in El Camino?

Anna Gunn As Skyler White

Anna Gunn didn't return as Skyler for either El Camino or Better Call Saul, but in a phone conversation between Saul and his secretary, Francesca, in Better Call Saul Francesca mentions that Skyler received a plea deal from the government.

What happened to Skyler after Walt died?

When her life fell apart and Walt disappeared, Skyler lost her assets and moved in with her kids in a small apartment with a job as a taxi dispatcher. It was revealed that her sister, Marie, reached out for a truce, so it's likely that the two reconnected shortly after the series finale.

What mental disorder does Todd from Breaking Bad have?

Psychopathy/sociopathy is a real disorder and I do think that Todd had many of those traits. Criminality - more likely to engage in criminal activity.

Is El Camino canon?

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is a worthy edition in the Breaking Bad canon. It takes forward the story of a character who was the moral centre of the show - or at least one who passed for one - and completes his arc in a satisfying way.

What happens to Brock after Andrea dies?

As for Brock, his fate remained unknown but it was clear that he was still alive. It was speculated that his great-grandmother became his legal guardian following Andrea's death. The woman was seen in Breaking Bad season 3 and an episode in the following installment when Brock was in the hospital.

What is Walter White's body count?

Throughout the five seasons of Breaking Bad, Walt caused the death of almost 300 people, directly or indirectly. As the character descended into wickedness, Walt didn't necessarily seem to fall under the label of a psychotic murderer.

Why is Todd so nice to Jesse in El Camino?

I think he was nice because he was genuinely trying to be nice. In El Camino, we see Todd offer Jesse food, and talk to him, and even comfort him when Jesse was crying. He's not a mean guy by nature, he's just lacking in the empathy department. He doesn't care or even think a second thought before killing someone.

Why does Walt's head look big in El Camino?

He is an abomination in Jesse's mind. Jesse remembers Walt as very smart and a teacher. That is why his head looks slightly oversized. He also looks older, this is a callback to when Jesse said Walt looked 60 years old, instead of his actual age of 50.

How many years is El Camino after Breaking Bad?

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie picks up just moments later while Jesse flees before ending up at Skinny Pete's house. The story is still set in early September 2010 despite the fact the movie was released in 2019, nearly a decade after Breaking Bad ended.

Is Todd In love With Lydia?

Even with her cold and professional demeanor, Todd falls head over heels in love with her. The entire reason Todd continues to cook and remains involved with the business is because of his crush on Lydia. His obsession with her is just another example of his unhealthy behavior.

What is Jesse Pinkman's mental illness?

Throughout Breaking Bad, Jesse finds himself constantly suffering as a result of his involvement in Walter's business. He's beaten, nearly killed multiple times, imprisoned, and suffers severe anxiety and depression as a result of his experiences.

What was wrong with Tuco?

From 1996 to 1998 Tuco and Nacho were selling methamphetamine that they bought from bikers in Riverside, California. He eventually descended into a life of severe drug abuse and, over time, gradually became mentally unstable whenever high on meth.

Does Jesse have PTSD in El Camino?

During this period, Jesse's girlfriend was shot in the head. After escaping from that hell, Jesse is unsurprisingly suffering from PTSD. This is a new development for the character brought on by these traumatic events. It's something he struggles with throughout El Camino.

Was the actress who plays Skyler on breaking bad pregnant?

Breaking Bad showrunners used Betsy Brandt's baby bump to their advantage in season 2. Although her character wasn't expecting, Skylar White — portrayed by the decidedly not pregnant Anna Gunn — was. Brandt's belly was substituted for Gunn's when the director needed a close-up.

Did Walt Jr get the money?

After Breaking Bad

eventually received his father's drug money through Gretchen and Elliott Schwartz, which he had arranged beforehand. While assuring fans that he would end up being just fine, Gilligan also revealed that, despite the boy's hatred for his father, Walter Sr.'s death nonetheless left a hole in his heart.

How much money did Walter White leave his family?

The $9.72 million and some change Walter White was able to salvage after being robbed of most of his drug money by Jack and his crew ended up with Walter Jr., not Skyler. By the end of the series, Skyler was so disgusted with herself and with Walter White that she would not have accepted that money for any reason.

Was El Camino a flop?

Nielsen's SVOD Content Ratings service found the film drew an average minute audience of 6.5 million, with 2.6 million of that coming on its October 11 opening day.

Why isn t Saul in El Camino?

Saul Goodman

What's more, Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan was keen for El Camino to not "mess anything up" for Better Call Saul, given that the prequel series features scenes that take place (we assume) after Breaking Bad has wrapped as a story.

What happened to all of Walter White's money?

Of course, Walt didn't dissolve the money in hydrofluoric acid, as he did with various bodies. Instead, he buried it intact, preserving its coordinates on a lottery ticket he tacked to the refrigerator in the desperate hope that it can someday be recovered and passed on to Walter, Jr. and Holly.