Inside Aaron Paul’s Choice for His Favorite Breaking Bad Story

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Walter White, also known as Heisenberg, was the central character driving the plot, desperately trying to secure his family’s future and pay for his cancer treatment. The show became a cultural phenomenon, with Heisenberg costumes appearing everywhere, and Bryan Cranston received widespread acclaim for his portrayal of the complicated character.

However, Walter’s partner, Jesse Pinkman, played by Aaron Paul, had an equally compelling and detailed story. Paul’s performance transformed Jesse from a simple drug dealer into one of the show’s most relatable and sympathetic figures.

Jesse often suffered under Walter’s arrogance, struggled with personal tragedy and addiction, and ultimately regretted his involvement. He was both helped and harmed by Walter’s relentless ambition to create a drug empire.

Paul won three Emmy Awards for his outstanding performance as a supporting actor in a drama series, making him the first actor to achieve this. Throughout the show’s 62 episodes, Paul and Bryan Cranston both appeared in every single one, but Paul was credited slightly higher in the opening titles.

Paul recently told The Independent that his favorite episode of the highly praised show Breaking Bad is “Four Days Out,” from the show’s second season (2009). This episode features Jesse and Walt venturing into the desert for a four-day period to manufacture their product. However, trouble arises when Jesse accidentally drains the RV’s battery, leaving them stranded.

Paul talked about how much he enjoyed working with Bryan on the episode, describing their scenes together as feeling like a small, intimate play. That feeling definitely comes across to viewers, giving both actors a chance to really showcase the depth and complexity of their characters.

Paul’s favorite scene in the show is from the episode “Buyout,” which is episode six of season five. He particularly enjoyed the dinner scene with Walt, Skyler, and Jesse, describing it as a lot of fun to film. The actors would often burst into laughter after the director yelled “Cut” because the scene was so awkward and tense. He recalled small details like Skyler pouring a large amount of wine and questioning Walt about his affair, and Jesse nervously clutching his water glass as if for comfort. These moments, and the strong chemistry between Paul and Bryan Cranston, were key to the success of Breaking Bad. When the two friends had the freedom to improvise and interact on screen, it created some of the show’s most memorable and entertaining scenes, contributing to its reputation as one of the greatest TV shows ever made.

As a film buff, I’ve been following Aaron Paul’s career since his Breaking Bad days, and he’s been consistently working on some really interesting projects. I’m especially excited about his upcoming action thriller, Bear Country, which has a fantastic cast including Russell Crowe and Luke Evans. But it’s not just acting for him – he and Bryan Cranston have been building their mezcal brand, Dos Hombres, and it’s really taking off! They just landed a $15 million investment to expand internationally, which is huge. Everyone’s always hoping for a Breaking Bad reunion, but Aaron recently hinted that his appearance on Better Call Saul was probably the last time we’ll see him as Jesse Pinkman, and honestly, it feels like a fitting end for that character.

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2026-02-25 21:15