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 is Todd fat in the El Camino movie?

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.

Was Todd a good guy Breaking Bad?

Todd feels that killing people without an ounce of remorse is a normal way to act, which is precisely what makes him so evil and dangerous. This nonchalance and genuine belief that what he's doing is okay makes Todd someone you'd never want to be friends with.

Who did Todd bury in El Camino?

El Camino. Todd brings Jesse to his apartment so he could help him dispose of Sonia's body, whom Todd strangled to death after she discovered his hidden money stash. The two roll her up in a carpet and drive her out into the desert, where Jesse buries her.

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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.

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. Violence - more likely to be violent, often times engaging in "cold blooded" aggression. Sexual crime - more likely to commit sexual crime/offenses.

Who is the real villain in Breaking Bad?

Gustavo Fring is a fictional character portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito in the Breaking Bad franchise, serving as the main antagonist of the crime drama series Breaking Bad and a major character in its prequel Better Call Saul.

Why did Jesse hate Todd?

As a lesson and future incentive, Todd executes Andrea in front of Jesse and threatens to do the same to her young son Brock should he not cooperate with them. This effectively breaks Jesse and turns him into their personal meth-cooking slave.

Who is the only good guy in Breaking Bad?

Breaking Bad is one of the rare series that features a villain as a protagonist. Whereas Walt is evil, Hank is good. For all intents and purposes, he is the hero of the show.

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 is the point of El Camino movie?

Themes and style. While El Camino's plot focuses on Jesse Pinkman escaping to Alaska, writer and director Vince Gilligan stated that thematically, the film centers on Jesse's transformation from a boy to a man.

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.

How many years after Breaking Bad is El Camino?

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.

Why is Jesse so old in Better Call Saul?

Instead of using de-aging to make characters like Saul Goodman and Gus Fring literally look younger, the show counts on its compelling writing, directing and acting to hold the audience in a state of suspended disbelief, where they simply don't question the reality of what they're seeing.

Why does Jesse not shoot Todd El Camino?

Breaking Bad already showed us that Jesse was broken by the gang, hence him failing to kill Todd now even when he has the opportunity. It is even explicitly stated in an earlier scene in this movie that if Jesse tries anything, then Todd will need to visit Brock.

Was Todd a sociopath?

According to Vincent Gilligan, Todd is a sociopath despite Uncle Jack and the Aryan Brotherhood being more along the lines of Sociopathy. But Todd would definitely pick up some bad habits since he's always around those guys. I'd say Todd is a Psychopath, especially after he killed that child.

Why is Andrea killed Breaking Bad?

Andrea Cantillo

After Jesse was captured and tried to escape the Welker's compound, Jack sent Todd out to kill Andrea as punishment. Time of Death: Season five, episode 15 ("Granite State"). Cause of Death: Andrea was killed by Todd Alquist as Jesse was forced to watch.

Did Todd have a crush on Lydia?

Todd also operated for his uncle Jack Welker's gang and their ally Lydia Rodarte-Quayle, whom Todd has a crush on.

Why is Walter White called Heisenberg?

Walter White chose the alias "Heisenberg" based on the German physicist Werner Heisenberg, using it to separate himself from his actions and suppress guilt, reflecting the famous uncertainty principle associated with Heisenberg's work.

Is Jesse as evil as Walt?

Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) is primarily an ally to Walter White in Breaking Bad, but there are a few times he double-crosses, cheats, or attempts to get trip up Walter. Jesse isn't evil as much as he is like the prodigal son, who has been led astray and seduced by greed and quick money.

Could Gus have survived?

His body wouldn't have recognized the pain, and the burst of adrenaline would have possibly given him enough time to walk a few steps before his body failed him. Breaking Bad's Gus Fring death scene is possible— but not realistic to every degree.

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 mental illness did Walter White have?

His symptoms got increasingly worse as the series progressed showing that now, he would need treatment for this clinical diagnosis if he hopes to return to any form of a normal life. It is no coincidence that Walt encompasses all nine characteristics of having a narcissistic personality disorder, as outlined in DSM-5.

What syndrome does Walter Jr have?

He has cerebral palsy, as manifested in speech difficulties and impaired motor control, for which he uses crutches. His younger sister is Holly White.