Hank Discovers Gus's Meth Operation | Breaking Bad (Dean Norris)

Hank (Dean Norris) explains to Steven Gomez (Steven Michael Quezada) and ASAC George Merkert that Gus (Giancarlo Esposito) leads a meth operation, revealing Gus's fingerprints from Los Pollos Hermanos match those found in Gale's apartment.
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From Season 4, Episode 07: "Problem Dog"
Breaking Bad follows protagonist Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a chemistry teacher who lives in New Mexico with his wife (Anna Gunn) and teenage son (RJ Mitte) who has cerebral palsy. White is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a prognosis of two years left to live. With a new sense of fearlessness based on his medical prognosis, and a desire to secure his family's financial security, White chooses to enter a dangerous world of drugs and crime and ascends to power in the world. The series explores how a fatal diagnosis such as White's releases a typical man from the daily concerns and constraints of normal society and follows his transformation from mild family man to a kingpin of the drug trade.
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[@rafaelyuro378]

You gotta admit, this is where Hank shines. His character development took him from just a headstrong agent to an observant and detailed detective.

[@yerroslawsum]

Raf, no offence, but I think you're really reaching.

[@kraftistic]

I really feel like he was more suited to be a detective rather than an enforcer. He calls Walt the smartest man he's ever known but imo he was just as intelligent albeit less knowledgeable, and others would have recognized that too if he had the appropriate qualifications.

[@ImSnowden]

​@kraftistic The thing is, Hank is smart but takes way more time than Walt would. Hank can do anything Walter does if he's given more time I'd say. Problem solving in a crucial situation, I think Walter would win every single time. Hank is great though! Relentless.

[@TheRealAhoy]

​@@ImSnowdenBut Walt is solving problems that he is personally connected to, Hank isn't. Walt is always one step ahead because he has an emotional attachment. Hank really wants to crack the Heisenberg case, but his emotions revolve around his stress, he isn't personally invested like his life depends on it.

[@ImSnowden]

@@TheRealAhoy This case literally stresses him out the entire series. He's so invested that it actually takes a toll on his marriage and career. And his life was in jeopardy nearly every season. Idk man...Your whole comment you're contradicting yourself lol.

[@theprofessional155]

Hank didn’t discover anything he was trying to get rid of his competition in the meth business . When it failed he forced Walt to make a bomb and hit the nursing home .

[@pedrozajnr7475]

Poor Walt, the real victim here. Hank really was the danger.

[@b42069]

I've been seeing your comments everywhere, broski. From GTA gameplay methods/lore videos as a highschooler to seeing your comments sporadically and randomly as an adult, hope all's well dude. Peace and love.

[@GreatNewsVideo]

Hank was a devious MOFO

[@eyeslikeoceans]

@@b42069Isn’t it crazy how you can come across the same people so often in this giNORMOUS ocean of KZbin videos? I know the algorithm is insanely smart and people are likely to watch some similar stuff when they’re into the same thing but STILL!? Not only the insane amount of other videos you could’ve seen instead, but also the comments which there’s way more of

[@NR-rv8rz]

Hank was the one who knocks.

[@aaa-vy6qo]

I imagined the corporate lawyer was Saul doing a bad German accent.

[@Vasily_dont_be_silly]

That would be gold hahaha

[@crossstitchmatches]

Saul didn't touch that side of anything. Madrigal attorneys all the way.

[@MikeCoxlong_NOR]

I consider this canon

[@starstencahl8985]

Salomon Gutmann, the jewish-german sleezy lawyer

[@shamsbouteille1]

Genius

[@Kwaj]

Little did Gus know that the extra 3% purity wouldn't be worth the headache.

[@guilhermehank4938]

His perfectionism was his undoing

[@guillermoabrego9476]

I think it was also a way to capitalize in the market to a point of total monopoly

[@PrateekPandey2658]

The 3% purity made meth stand against cocaine, high end drug

[@leftfieldparlays2946]

They say that humans and chimpanzees share 97% of the same DNA It's the other 3% that makes the difference

[@Just_Some_Scrub]

@@leftfieldparlays2946 Great, and now I have to get up for work and pay taxes. Give me my 3% back and toss me into the wilderness

[@McLovin0018]

Hank was 100% right the entire time and no one believed him

[@Gretev1]

Yeah and the writers of this show were also always 100% right the entire time

[@voolandashland2914]

@@Gretev1 Lmaooooo

[@dmelvinable]

That was as close as anyone came to identifying Heisenberg at that point. No one came close.

[@user-et2hq3fw3y]

And then Near says it and takes all the credit 🤷‍♂️

[@relayeraudio6819]

@@Gretev1 Watch out yall, turns out this show is fiction!

[@DaScorpionSting]

In an alternate timeline, Walt meets Colonel Sanders himself at a KFC who runs a meth operation.

[@dashx1103]

Well, according to reliable sources from Scotland, Colonel Sanders did put an addictive chemical in his chicken to make people crave it fortnightly.

[@Rohan-uu4ju]

south park

[@TheCleanProphet]

@@dashx1103Deepest lore with that last word you added there.

[@jdub_dub]

“If your guy had a meeting at Los Pollos Hermanos, you wouldn’t immediately assume that he’s sitting down with Gustavo Fring”

[@drunkenrampage1588]

"It's finger lickin- good."

[@chajospie]

Fringerprints.

[@Brieg_Skald]

Very underated comment.

[@borga6566]

Kid named Fringer.

[@arizonatea3734]

Mr chicken fringers

[@borga6566]

@@arizonatea3734 It's fringer lickin' good.

[@Stefanthenautilus]

No.

[@fascinatedhomie]

Hank connecting dots like a genius is the reason why walt was such a sussy baka

[@Racoons4Change]

He did lie about Gus fingerprints at gales though

[@DjSunexx]

@@Racoons4Change did he really?

[@jojo47539]

Are we ignoring the “sussy baka” here?

[@johnlansing14]

@@DjSunexxhe got the prints from the soda cup when he was talking to Gus at pollos hermanos

[@Racoons4Change]

@@DjSunexx Yes, he did it to gain support from having basically zero evidence. Hank was right on his hunch in the end but of course this is illegal in every sense of the word. I’ve seen breaking bad 6 times, this was actually very surprising and shocking when he did this in real time.

[@JohnDoe-tm6vj]

I like how they did this. You would think that in the process of Hank laying out all his clues and info he would be in a hurry to cut right to the chase about Gus’s fingerprints being at the crime scene as it’s his only real piece of physical evidence. But instead he knows that accusing Gus with a charge of this magnitude is a huge stretch to his partner’s and superior’s judgment. So he ends the procession with the suggestion of Gus’s involvement to allow that thought to settle in their minds and so that they can get their immediate rebuffs out of the way, then he hits them with the key evidence which is now much more likely to convince. Perfect example of burying the lede.

[@andyrojas2179]

Bruh they just wanted to make it dramatic and interesting for the audience to see unfold. IRL he’d just cut to the chase.

[@invisiblekid99]

@@andyrojas2179 It was really well made, but yeah, this is "movie" writing.

[@magnezon1]

yeah, this was an epic scene & after it, they decided to fuck up everything by going "let's just make the DEA tell gustavo they think he is involved with meth & just ask him directly if he has anything to do".....literally made no sense at all, they started opening a door for a great story development arc for hank with the DEA & in the next scene about it, they just completly shut the door in the most stupid posible way.

[@mattmanpro]

@@andyrojas2179 Would he? As John pointed out, Hank knows it's gonna be a tough sell. So he decided to do a little storytelling, which any salesman will tell you is essential to closing a tough sale. IMO it works because yes, we as the audience of a television show want great storytelling, but Hank is also organically motivated to narrativize and dramatize to make his point. Plus it's completely consistent with his character, who has a flair for showmanship.

[@andyrojas2179]

@@mattmanpro Yeah he would. Cause his comrades wouldn’t be as stupid as to not look at the evidence and make a reasonable decision even if they weren’t told the info in a dramatized storytelling pitch manner. They’re policemen solving crimes, not people getting something sold to. You’re comparing apples to oranges.

[@kevinkibble8342]

"Maybe Gus Fring is the real Breaking Bad" I stood up and applauded when Hank said this.

[@parod8498]

I came

[@alecjones4676]

Bravo Vince

[@_Cato_]

This is so fucking unfunny

[@parod8498]

@@_Cato_ it's brainrot, it's supposed to be unfunny. The humour here is laughing at how unfunny and stupid something can be

[@Dio_Corleone]

The fact that the case would've went cold if Walt could've jus kept his goddamned ego in check at family dinner with his in-laws🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Imacat12370]

The case would have been reopened because the blue meth would be back on the street.

[@butterfinger1171]

Calm down..its just a TV show.

[@Dio_Corleone]

@@butterfinger1171 calm down it's just KZbin comments.💀💀

[@butterfinger1171]

@@Dio_Corleone yes you need to to calm down

[@Morticide.]

@@butterfinger1171 Lack of calmness in this response

[@dairebeare7839]

Hank went back for one more thing like columbo at the end

[@pmurpy061]

Just one more thing.

[@gabespiro8902]

He even does the “of course, so crazy of me to think that” I’d be surprised if they didn’t take some pointers from a Columbo episode for this scene

[@MNYQaa]

"Can you prove it?" "Yeah. With fingerprints."

[@KevinKickChannel]

@@MNYQaa The boys back in the lab analyzed the negative of photograph

[@0ompaLoompa]

Every time Columbo said he is done, I was like: run suspect, run, before he remembers his "one last thing"😂

[@trungkien9848]

Hank is a genius investigator ngl

[@pedrocruz4409]

He’s got a good detective nose but he was still over reaching. Gustavo would’ve probably dodged him if he didn’t get, you know, blown up..

[@An0nymous_L0gic]

...was

[@H.K.5]

@@pedrocruz4409 Gus was literally about to kill Hank and he would’ve succeeded if Walt didn’t get to Gus first. Also it helped that Walt warned the DEA about Gus putting a hit out on Hank.

[@RaptorJesus.]

and yet couldn't figure out his chemistry genius brother in law is the guy hes been hunting for years :P

[@Local-Vibes4444]

@@RaptorJesus. Because none of the dots connected to him, even when walt messed up his investigations it was clear red flags but due to how sick he was and his personality it also made sense why hank wasn't able to pick up on it, but what should have given hank red flag is how walt who never gambles gets good enough to suddenly win enough money to buy a house, that was one red flag I feel he should have picked up on, but since hank doesn't gamble himself would make sense he would think otherwise luck is luck right??

[@jessetorres8738]

It's fun rewatching both Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul, but trying to see the series through the point of view of Gus or Hank. Gus spent decades building up the perfect meth empire that was ruined in a little over a year by Walt who got him killed, & Hank worked his way up the DEA trying to bring down a meth empire that ended up being ran by his brother in law Walt who also got him killed.

[@Paniekzaaiertje]

Yes that’s the story

[@Cloudywithachanceofcaulk]

Thx for them cliff notes.

[@mistersinister2043]

Hank would have gotten himself killed whether Hasenberg was Walt or someone else. He ran off half cocked into the desert with no backup because he desperately wanted to catch the guy, and paid the price.

[@CK-iv1lq]

I feel like Hank was more rash because it was Walt. It felt personal. Doubt he’d have been so brazen if Heisenberg wasn’t a relative.

[@n00bzCAM]

You're forgetting the part where Gus almost got killed by Lalo because he rushed to the underground lab, or this scene right here with a parts number on a Pollos Hermanos napkin. Gus wasn't as careful and cautious as you might think.

[@bricklayerpayne]

Five minutes of just pure expositional dialogue and it's all brilliant and captivating. What a show.

[@ddddoc7078]

For real. Especially nowadays we as an audience are so conditioned to need constant action and visual stimulation. That's junkfood and returning to something like this where nothing but well weitten dialogue leaves you gripped for 5 minutes is a steak dinner (or rooftop pizza if you're into that)

[@juandiazferreiro7270]

​​​​​@@ddddoc7078It is not well written dialogue, it's at pitch sales level. Something modern with good dialogue would be Game of Trones. When it was being taken straight from the books, of course.

[@andmicbro1]

People complain about exposition because it often dry and rote. Vince Gilligan does exposition and it’s pure art. Yeah there’s talking, but it’s beautifully written, it unfolds like a puzzle fitting in the piece one by one, revealing things at just the right moment, cutting to the actor’s faces for an expression at the right moment. And lands it perfectly. BCS and BB are masterfully executed shows, the writing, the acting, and the camerawork are superbly done!

[@zachanderson303]

@@andmicbro1dude I could’ve not said this better myself, you’re 100% right. That’s the thing with BB and BCS is their masterful exposition and world building are so excellently written into dialogue. That’s why hank being a genius detective is so believable and not just convenient for drama/the plot is shown so well in scenes like this

[@totalbro]

@@andmicbro1 BRAVO VINCE

[@Dennis_Reynolds]

His name is ASAC Schrader

[@VeMi1337]

It's Hank

[@hp2tomar281]

His name is Hank

[@sumiranshrestha6024]

my name is ASAC Schrader

[@VeMi1337]

It's time for you to listen to me!

[@invisiblekid99]

Rock collector

[@Chinchilla2310]

Lol Gus could’ve avoided Hank getting suspicious if he had some vegan options or salads on the menu.

[@nelsondu2333]

legitimately could've been completely different in today's world..even KFC has Impossible Chicken.

[@GiftSparks]

There were French fries 🍟

[@moblack5883]

Most chicken places have fries, rice.....my vegan buddy will order fries from places and thats it.

[@Chinchilla2310]

@@moblack5883 Those fries aren’t totally vegan, tho. Most places use the same fryer for chicken, too.

[@dsrguru]

​@@Chinchilla2310McDonald's used to actually fry them in beef tallow

[@BandiGetOffTheRoof]

4:03 Yeah, but KFC isn't affiliated with the German company who produced equipment that could be used in making meth.

[@dino9921]

Bingo

[@johnratterree6472]

I thought KFC was just a hypothetical.

[@jnkization]

Interesting cutting fail at 1:45 - in one instant Steven Gomez smiles about Hank's joke - then the perspective changes and he is suddenly dead serious.

[@rattiom]

Vince is such a hack, this is exactly why Breaking Bad got cancelled after only 5 Seasons

[@Y4red]

@@rattiomTrue, what a terrible show

[@Fahimlol]

I hate this show its so awful smh

[@cacodemon1874]

Boo Vince.

[@JoSheperd]

Voo Bince

[@megasean3000]

Hank has the same genius as Walter when it comes to drug enforcement as he does chemistry. They’d have been unstoppable if they worked together.

[@Audisknfj]

That’s why Hank forced Walt to cook while he ensured Gus’ downfall so he can keep the empire to himself😂😭

[@stormrage3708]

Like how Knucky Tompson and Elai worked together to cover a whole operation. County Treasurer and Sherif.

[@bradjohnson482]

While Hank was a pretty good cop, Walter was in the top .5% of chemists. Gale was a top-notch grad of a prestigious university that Gus tabbed as a youngin' that was special. Even he acknowledged that he was nowhere near Walt's stratosphere.

[@nelsondu2333]

@@bradjohnson482 agreed Walt is a greater chemist than Hank is an investigator, just want to point out a big point of the series is it's not only being a good chemist. You need multiple skillsets-strategy, communication, the ability to control your emotions, etc. Even though chemistry/investigation might be their primary/most important skill, you can't simplify the problem to that extent. It definitely doesn't come down to just how good a chemist Walt is..that's why it was a viable move for Gus to attempt to replace Walt multiple times (Gale, Jesse).

[@supersaiyanzero386]

Kinda did work together in a way. A weird sad way

[@Brieg_Skald]

Hank was pretty damn close from solving this case, actually. I mean, it may lacks some elements but this was a solid package of clues.

[@bobbybaratheon4647]

"they're just ROCKS Hank!!!"

[@Goobelham]

0:24 "have an A1 day"

[@Mysterey101]

Vravo, Bince

[@Goobelham]

@@Mysterey101 A-number-1 writer

[@9oreos308]

Oh mah gawd this is probably coincidence but now I'm gonna be up at night looking for the connection in my memory. Guess I'll have to binge the show again. What a sacrifice.

[@zaxbitterzen2178]

This is possibly my favorite strip of dialogue in the entire series. Seeing Hank in his element has always been great.

[@AlimonyCheck]

My favorite line from the whole series is from early season 1 during Hank’s Operation Icebreaker briefing. “Be on notice, we’ve got new players in town.”

[@moixmoix4798]

Do these clips cut the end of the scene on purpose? Isn't there a shot of Hank giving a coy smile after the two dudes raise their eyebrows at the fingerprint evidence?

[@eggynack]

That there is. It's not even just a coy smile. Dude does a great shrug. It's the best part. A true tragedy.

[@KlaymenDel]

The best part of the scene is him doing the lip thing. And they cut it

[@chrisdonovan8795]

And they play that music from dramatic gopher that goes, dun, dun, DUN!

[@invisiblekid99]

@@chrisdonovan8795 More like Eastenders Duff Duff, duff duff duff.

[@GeddyRC]

Hank did this perfectly. Laid out all the groundwork but left out the key detail. Let them put it together in their heads, get them on his side, and only once they start to doubt themselves, drop the finger print clue.

[@samdustinchris]

This is the moment Hank becomes Uncle Hanksenberg

[@doomishdoomishh5435]

Dean Norris owned this scene. It was as if Gilligan directly told him, "we can't show you doing any of this, but can you sell the story?" and he sure can.

[@user-st6en5ts1h]

Of ALL the bad guys , from psycho killers to pistolero tweakers and enforcers who were in Walt’s orbit , nobody was even as remotely as dangerous to him as his brother in law , the cop Hank , was .

[@nelsondu2333]

Respect your opinion but don't agree. Gus was incredibly dangerous to him, there just happened to be that one specific weakness. The margin of error Walt faces with all his adversaries is so small that one small detail either way and he loses or wins. Maybe the threat to him was pretty equal, all things considered, between Gus and Hank, and the coin just landed heads on one and tails on the other. If you run it back maybe it's the other way around.

[@user-st6en5ts1h]

@@nelsondu2333 Gus was of course a dangerous guy . But all Walt had to do was manage to kill Gus and that’s the end of most of his problems . Hank , however is always dancing closer and closer to the truth , and Hank as the full power of the office of the DEA behind him .

[@pierre69002]

2:45: the little look between Gomez always seemed suspicious to me. Like they were both part of Fring’s game… I really thought that the first part I watched this show.

[@alecjones4676]

I thought the same thing but in hindsight they just didn't want to believe one of their biggest philanthropic contributors was secretly a meth lord

[@devileyez78]

One of the best scenes in Breaking Bad. What a show that was

[@mitromney]

The show is overrated as hell tho. And this? Bullshit scene like so many others. Hank is so incredibly dense he literally can't sniff a meth cook in his own family from across the table, believes his gambling tricks and naked incidents and him hanging all over him in crucial moments and what not, he is dumb as a brick for several seasons straight, but than he pulls Sherlock out of the blue? That's not Hank being clever, that's Hank being out of character. BB is chuck full of criminal highlife, money, sex scenes, blood and gore, everything testosterone filled teens love about TV, this is why the show was as popular as it was. It has nothing to do with the writing, which is dogshit more often than not.

[@CamMackay96]

​@@mitromney lmao who shit in your cheerios? 😂

[@devileyez78]

@@mitromney this is a WILD take lol but ok

[@honeyjarboi]

@@mitromneyso if this is a terrible show, what do you even watch and consider good?

[@anthonywaker3514]

@@mitromney chill out lil bro. just say you're low iq and be done with it.

[@yukoyukooko]

imagine if gale wasnt vegan

[@RaidersMK_]

And gay

[@kevynduran2659]

And single

[@BadVideoWatcher1]

Or a fvckin dork

[@TheHappyLeperBeaver]

And a JCB 3CX backhoe loader

[@youtubealgorithm5977]

and a sussy baka

[@qaisalbalushi1887]

0:00 - 0:27 the way Steve is looking at hank is like he’s about to punch him right in the face lol

[@Sciolist]

I smile when I think how far Hank would have gone today with bit of Googlefu. Mercifully he didn't have much hair to pull.

[@user-ov4mk9ox8y]

if you have Frings' prints and any hint as to where he orginally came from, with DEA access you could chit chat with CIA sources who would tell you about Chile.

[@psychedelicpunk5031]

Hank: What if gus is secretly keeping kids in the basement of his chicken restaurant as a distraction from the hilary emails? We got em now"

[@AendM]

3:21 love Hank's little expressions there

[@ethericdata]

Hank's theory all started from a parts number written on a Los Pollos Hermanos napkin. If the air filtration system was shipped 6 months before, why would Gale still keep that napkin around? If Gale was that much of a hoarder, surely there would be more evidence lying about.

[@vietlee4290]

Exactly, my inner cinemassins came out when I first watched it. Then Gus had the perfect explanation.

[@michaeljeffery7466]

Interesting

[@kjmartin815]

​@@vietlee4290 wait what was the explanation it's been years since i watched through breaking bad

[@eliasmsv3156]

@@kjmartin815 Wanna know this too

[@rara_rari]

@@kjmartin815S04E08, from Wikipedia: Gus meets with the police and DEA and explains that Gale Boetticher was a recipient of a UNM college scholarship in chemistry Gus created, and his fingerprints were in Gale's apartment because Gale invited him over and asked for money. Hank Schrader asks if "Gustavo Fring" is his real name, as there are no records of it in his native Chile. Gus says the Pinochet dictatorship kept poor records. The investigators are satisfied but Hank remains suspicious.

[@CQCGRID]

Hank really is a shark. All he needs is a faint scent of blood and he's following it to the source 😂

[@crimsonpearl4686]

I love the shot at 2:51.

[@Fade2BlackMCfade]

It really is great

[@KASDNLQUR]

1:24 "the biggest meth lab in the north of the border" then Crime City says BINGO!

[@Suitsnstylesguy]

4:40 you’ve activated my trap card!

[@RSeph]

Hank’s skills as a detective are incredibly underrated, underneath his meathead tough guy exterior, the guy is very resourceful and extremely smart

[@MidwestFarmToys]

That's pretty basic investigating. Who wouldn't look in to a long azz 16 or whatever digit number

[@alecjones4676]

​@@MidwestFarmToysBut how many would make the connection between Boetticher and Fring?

[@papal1500]

Hank: That there is a High Volume HEPA Air filtration system Gus: Chiller!!!

[@josephasghar]

Love the way his voice changes gear when he gets to the point of his talk. Great actor.

[@syad911]

Gomez was a real one, the way he look to Hank when he's talking, man u would kill to have someone like that in your life.

[@antonios.1894]

Honestly, that is some solid fucking detective work

[@TheBiakko]

Hank is the real hero of this show. Marrying Marie alone…

[@mulehead126]

Her fetish with the color purple was more irritating then her being a klepto lol.

[@cikif]

General Thunderbolt Ross is not impressed

[@theamazingmeh1759]

Hank was indeed the hero of the show.

[@JamesJames-li2wv]

Hank Schrader, a character from the television series "Breaking Bad," may not fit the traditional mold of a hero, but his complex persona and actions throughout the series embody many qualities of heroism. His role as a DEA agent and his personal journey offer a compelling case for why he can be considered a hero, albeit an unconventional one. Dedication to Justice Hank Schrader’s most apparent heroic trait is his unwavering commitment to upholding the law. As a DEA agent, Hank’s primary mission is to combat drug trafficking and drug-related crimes. His dedication to this mission is evident from his relentless pursuit of drug dealers and his willingness to put himself in harm’s way to bring criminals to justice. This commitment is not just a job for Hank; it’s a fundamental part of his identity and sense of purpose. His determination to rid the streets of illegal drugs reflects a deep-seated belief in justice and the rule of law. Personal Sacrifice Hank’s heroism is also demonstrated through his personal sacrifices. Throughout the series, he endures significant personal and professional challenges. His involvement in high-stakes drug investigations puts him in constant danger, and he faces threats to his life from dangerous criminals. Despite these risks, Hank persists in his work, showing remarkable courage and resilience. His dedication often comes at the expense of his personal life, putting strain on his relationships with his family and friends. This willingness to sacrifice his personal comfort and safety for the greater good underscores his heroism. Courage in the Face of Adversity One of Hank’s most defining heroic moments is his courage when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. His determination to continue pursuing the elusive Heisenberg, despite mounting evidence and threats against him, highlights his bravery. His relentless pursuit of this criminal, even when the investigation puts his life at risk, demonstrates a profound sense of duty and courage. His resilience in the face of adversity and his refusal to back down from a dangerous and challenging case showcase his heroic qualities. Ethical Integrity Hank Schrader’s actions are guided by a strong moral compass, reflecting his ethical integrity. Unlike many characters in "Breaking Bad," Hank operates within the confines of the law and maintains his principles throughout his career. Even when confronted with moral ambiguities and personal challenges, Hank strives to uphold his values and fulfill his responsibilities as a law enforcement officer. His commitment to justice and ethical behavior, even in the face of corruption and moral compromise, reinforces his status as a hero. Protection of the Innocent Another aspect of Hank’s heroism is his dedication to protecting innocent people from harm. His work as a DEA agent is motivated by a desire to safeguard communities from the devastating effects of drug trafficking. Hank’s pursuit of drug dealers and criminals is driven by a genuine concern for the well-being of others, particularly those who are vulnerable to the dangers of illegal drugs. His efforts to shield innocent individuals from the consequences of drug-related crimes demonstrate a profound sense of responsibility and care for the welfare of others. Personal Growth and Redemption Hank’s character arc also includes a journey of personal growth and redemption. Throughout the series, Hank evolves from a brash and sometimes abrasive law enforcement officer to a more nuanced and self-aware individual. His experiences and challenges force him to confront his own vulnerabilities and reevaluate his priorities. This growth and introspection contribute to his overall heroism, as he becomes more empathetic and understanding of the complexities of the world around him. Loyalty and Family Hank’s sense of loyalty and devotion to his family further underscores his heroic qualities. Despite his demanding job and the dangers he faces, Hank remains deeply committed to his family, including his wife, Marie, and his brother-in-law, Walter White. His protective instincts and sense of responsibility toward his loved ones reveal a more personal and relatable side of his heroism. His struggle to balance his professional and personal life, while maintaining his commitment to both, highlights his dedication and resilience. Facing the Ultimate Sacrifice In the series, Hank ultimately faces the ultimate sacrifice when he is confronted with his own mortality. His final moments reflect a profound sense of courage and dignity, as he faces his fate with bravery and acceptance. Hank’s willingness to confront his own death and his final acts of defiance against his captors serve as a testament to his heroism. His sacrifice underscores the depth of his commitment to his principles and his enduring sense of duty. In summary, Hank Schrader embodies many qualities of a hero through his dedication to justice, personal sacrifice, courage, ethical integrity, and protection of the innocent. His journey throughout "Breaking Bad" showcases a multifaceted character whose actions and decisions reflect a deep sense of duty and heroism, even in the face of formidable challenges and personal adversity.

[@MrLilfee]

he was an obnoxious, wannabe alpha who got lucky with the book. Was so happy when Jack put one in his fat dome. Shame poor Walt had to pay the consequences tho.

[@endlessxendless]

@@MrLilfee bait used to be believable

[@MsBlablablum]

@@MrLilfee you need to take more xanax

[@JamesJames-li2wv]

@@MrLilfee Walter White from Breaking Bad is a complex character whose descent into criminality and eventual downfall raises significant questions about personal responsibility and culpability. While some might argue that he is a victim of circumstances, a closer examination of his actions, motivations, and the consequences of his choices reveals why he is not merely a victim and why he ultimately deserved the tragic outcome he faced. Walter White's journey begins with a seemingly sympathetic motive: securing financial stability for his family after his terminal cancer diagnosis. However, this initial altruistic justification quickly reveals itself to be a facade. Walter's decision to enter the drug trade is driven by more than just a desire to provide for his family; it is also fueled by his own ego, pride, and a deep-seated need to prove himself. His initial actions, including cooking methamphetamine, stem from a personal desire to regain control and assert his dominance rather than solely providing for his family. As the series progresses, Walter's moral compass becomes increasingly compromised. His transformation from a mild-mannered chemistry teacher to a ruthless drug lord demonstrates a significant ethical decline. Walter’s actions often reflect a willingness to prioritize his own interests over the well-being of others. His decision to commit murder, manipulate those around him, and engage in increasingly violent and immoral behavior highlights his ethical deterioration. Walter's consistent disregard for the consequences of his actions on others, including his family, partners, and adversaries, underscores his culpability. Walter's behavior throughout the series reveals a pattern of manipulation and betrayal. He manipulates his family, particularly his wife, Skyler, to conceal his criminal activities, creating a web of deceit that damages his relationships. His betrayal of his former partner, Jesse Pinkman, is particularly egregious. Walter initially takes Jesse under his wing but later exploits him for his own gain, ultimately leading to Jesse’s suffering. This pattern of manipulation and betrayal illustrates Walter’s willingness to use and discard people for his personal benefit, further negating any claim to victimhood. Walter's entry into the drug trade leads to a significant escalation in violence and criminality. His involvement in the methamphetamine empire results in numerous violent confrontations and the deaths of several individuals, including Hank Schrader and many others. Walter’s increasing willingness to resort to violence to protect his empire and eliminate threats reveals his moral degradation and culpability for the chaos and destruction he causes. His actions directly contribute to the suffering and deaths of others, challenging any notion of him being a victim of external circumstances. Walter White's failure to take responsibility for his actions is a key factor in his lack of victimhood. Throughout the series, he often deflects blame and justifies his actions with rationalizations and self-serving excuses. He rarely acknowledges the full extent of the harm he has caused or takes accountability for his role in the ensuing chaos. His tendency to blame others for his problems and his refusal to confront the reality of his actions demonstrate a significant lack of personal responsibility. Walter’s descent into criminality is characterized by an increasing hubris and sense of invincibility. As he accumulates power and success in the drug trade, he becomes more arrogant and confident in his own abilities. This hubris blinds him to the risks and consequences of his actions, leading him to make increasingly reckless decisions. His downfall is, in part, a consequence of this overconfidence and belief that he is untouchable. The ultimate consequence of Walter White's actions is his death and the destruction of his criminal empire. While some might argue that his demise is tragic, it is also a direct result of his choices and actions throughout the series. His final moments reflect a culmination of his moral decline, the consequences of his criminal behavior, and the inevitable retribution for his many wrongdoings. Walter’s end serves as a form of narrative justice, reflecting the idea that his actions had severe and unavoidable repercussions. In conclusion, Walter White's journey in breaking Bad reveals that he is far from a victim. His descent into criminality, ethical failures, manipulation, violence, and lack of personal responsibility illustrate a complex character who ultimately deserved the tragic outcome he faced. His actions, driven by ego and self-interest, lead to a series of consequences that reflect his culpability and the moral implications of his choices. He deserves what happened to him dude.

[@Emtrax.]

Having the picture of the two of them together was a great detail rather than just saying his name. Gus had everyone fooled except Hank.

[@AlimonyCheck]

I’d watch the fuck out of a CSI style show starring Hank.

[@rhys2040]

From like 3:30 on is so brilliant. Like the angles they use, writing the acting it's so damn good.

[@HardRockMiner]

Dean was 1 of the best cops on any screen anytime. He played a great cop.

[@AndrewSpencer69]

Beautifully delivered by Hank. Fantastic writing, fantastic performance from a fantastic series

[@headhunterzlover1]

Missing the best part at the end - faces of Gomez and his buddy

[@PlatoCave]

Dean Norris impeccable acting and chewing dialogue delivery is a treat indeed. Brilliant acting at its finest.

[@michaeljeffery7466]

Damn, got him. All that on hunches/Intuition.

[@derekmendoza1690]

Thanks for posting this. Ive been trying to look up this scene forever but cant find it. Thanks again!

[@thesfactor2544]

On first watch I was literally shouting at the screen: “You’re GODDAMN right Hank!!” A bit mistaken on the Gus = Heisenberg part because he didn’t know Walt’s involvement, but overall, only an idiot would not look into his findings.

[@MrCk1234567890]

This is truly the moment Hank became Minerals

[@paulie153]

Rocks

[@jonathaneko7006]

gus I don’t know man you’ve been acting kinda sus lately

[@AmanSomkunwar-kc1bo]

Hank knew precisely what he was stepping into here. He was well aware that his theory would be argued by Gomez and George. He slowly built his case with evidence and even agreed with both of them before bringing the final piece of the puzzle, instead of giving them a shock at the start, which they will definitely resist boldly, given how Gus has created his image around the department. Hank slowly builds up his case and waits for all their arguments to be over. Its a great technique showing that all three are on the same side.

[@ShortGrump07]

Hank is on point, but the other two are horrible investigators. You literally have a triangle between (A) some random chemist getting an industrial air filter from (B) a big company in Germany that has no connections with this chemist and who owns (C) a local fast food chain in New Mexico, the napkin of which was found at the scene of the crime with this info and has no reason to be at the chemists home since he’s vegan. The whole “KFC” argument falls apart since it doesn’t complete the triangle as neatly as Pollo’s Hermanos.

[@TheRealAhoy]

Not both terrible, just his superior. His superior questioned it out of a conflict of interest straight away, later he gets fired and accepts it was because he had a conflict of interest. Gomez is just the way he is with Hank when they talk theories, partners intuition. They've worked so closely together for so long he isn't closed to it, but this is how he just jaws back and forth with Hank. He is happy to help Hank investigate the Laundromat later in the season. Him and Hank were brothers, they'd hear each other out, but give each other a bit of attitude along the way.

[@MidwestFarmToys]

@@TheRealAhoyGomez is the way he is because that's what was written down on the script

[@TheRealAhoy]

@@MidwestFarmToys Clever girl...

[@MidwestFarmToys]

@@TheRealAhoy thanks but I'm not interested

[@TheRealAhoy]

@@MidwestFarmToys You're not interested in responses in the vein of Jurassic Park quotes? Very particular but ok!

[@thefootballsearch]

I wish I could afford Netflix to watch it again

[@cryptonian2461]

That Ole Schrader sweet talk

[@Misterkoots]

Great writing. One of the best monologues of the series.

[@Rottypops]

Cutting off at the last possible moment where Hank is proud of himself doesn't do this scene justice

[@cgreenfield6655]

Ugh I miss this beautiful show

[@ACTS-1631]

Hank throughout the show is heavily underrated. Sure hes brash and a bit of a dick but outside of Mike he had the best intuition. And he had the skills to back it up too taking out 3 salamancas

[@TheRealAhoy]

He had soooooo much personal development. He took responsibility for what he did to Jesse, it was completely understandable he did so but he didn't settle on that, he knew he had to be better, he let himself down, and admitted to himself that it was just as much to do with him not dealing with his previous issues from the shootout with Tuco and the Mexico assignment as the phone call pretending Marie was in a car crash. He was really growing up, and accepted that he would likely have to move on from how career to something else he didn't have a notion of doing. Entered a period of true soul searching. Then he got shot up by the twins and went through the full gamut of emotions in his recovery. He was a new man by this point in the series.

[@darksideofevil13]

He's still weirdly racist and treats criminals like they're subhuman. But yeah, he grew somewhat.

[@ACTS-1631]

@@darksideofevil13 How was he racist? Him and Gomez were joking with the racist jokes

[@darksideofevil13]

@@ACTS-1631 Even when Gomez wasn't around. He said “Bean speak.” When telling a story to Walt and Walt Jr. Referring to mexicans. He also said the Asian slur at one point referring to a restaurant when interrogating Jessie.

[@ACTS-1631]

@@darksideofevil13And you think Gomez doesn't, odd to bring that up yet not the racism of any of the Salamanca it's almost like because he's white racism is automatically added to him

[@kmlgraph]

Hank was always smarter than he sounded. Probably learned his detection skills on the streets as a beat cop.

[@onurX9266]

Hank said most convincing things until 3:28 with proves and they still didn't believe him 😁 I mean strongest evidences ı've ever seen.....Some factory in Hannover who sold some big air freshener thing to ABQ and never done business ever with some chicken company which is already something unnecessary and its taken by a blue meth cooker vegeterian chemist with a spesific number on a chicken company add... I mean what else would be for a policeman to got suspicious about that? 😁

[@onurX9266]

Gomez said if he meet in KFC bla bla haha dude ITS NOT A MAİN CASE HERE are you that stupid??

[@cleytoncabral8616]

Totally agree 👍

[@AJ-sm1cm]

You can always tell who has a low iq when they talk about a tv show like it’s real.

[@rodanhibiki5980]

Yeah, there are just too many coincidences

[@brianegendorf2023]

Hank isn't just acting like Columbo by accident. He PURPOSELY does the whole Columbo schtick to accentuate his thought process. And the beauty of it, is that he demonstrates that he is JUST AS smart as Columbo. If they ever wanted to bring Columbo back to TV, I nominate Dean Norris to take on the role.

[@billybobs1705]

0:08 LIVE FIRE EXERCISE !!!

[@Dagrizzb]

Ten Lashes!

[@hellskull6667]

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[@Dagrizzb]

@@hellskull6667 this actor had a part in the film "Starship Trooper" You can probably find the scene by searching on youtube "Johnny Rico whipping scene"

[@renevil2105]

​@@hellskull6667 it a Starship Troopers refrence.

[@hellskull6667]

@@renevil2105 thanksXD

[@prometheus23c]

What I hate about KZbin suggesting this video to me is that now I'm going to have to rewatch Breaking Bad again. It's one of my favourite shows but it's so emotionally taxing and exhausting. You get so invested and you suffer so much with the characters. Worth it, of course, but not an easy watch.

[@guardiankiller108]

Gale should've wrote that number down on a blank piece of paper. And Gus should've had all of that equipment shipped to different states and reshipped( by his own guys or someone else willing to look the other way for hire) to the laundry

[@reggie18b]

Thank you Captain Hindsight.

[@MidwestFarmToys]

But then the show would be boring.

[@MysteriousTomJenkins]

Given that Madrigal is on his side and having too many people involved would leave a bigger trail, Gus had no reason to do it that way as by all accounts, what he did was fool proof. Only reason Hank is on his tail is because Gale was killed in a drug related crime and Walter convinced Hank that Gale wasn't the real Heisenberg. If Gale was still alive, no one would have learned about this and the case would have been cold. If Walter kept his ego at bay, Hank would have assumed Heisenberg was dead and stopped investigating. Really, it was one new guy in his operation that fucked things up in an otherwise air-tight operation.

[@ricardosplace]

Sandals and socks kind guy really fits a proper description of a person

[@MrErnestCC]

A logoed napkin with a part number on it is hardly a subtle clue

[@howard5992]

Really. And not the kind of thing Gale would hold onto for six months. Too much of a reach. And it makes no sense for Gus to own a company that just so happens to manufacture air processors.

[@michaelmorningstar8645]

​@@howard5992Gus doesn't own that company. That company owns him.

[@chippaflix]

I really wish there was a way you get go back and rewatch a tv series from scratch. this show just hits every single thing great about a tv show. characters, storyline, investigation work, humor, corruption, deceit. its just the perfect tv series. perfection.

[@RutwikPatel246]

Wish there were 10 more seasons of this ;-;

[@RaidersMK_]

:/

[@jibigcahoona5876]

Crazy how a 5 min clip makes you want to watch the whole series again.

[@everwake2689]

This guy is way off base. What a crazy theory!

[@モブディープ]

Finally a full clip of the scene!

[@gahaha8565]

He should have opened with the fingerprints, might have been better convincing those 2!

[@MysteriousTomJenkins]

Nah, without the set up he would just be suddenly accusing a philanthropist and friend of the DEA. By going over his work, he explained to them how he arrived at his conclusion and upon seeing their doubts, he further validates his claims with the finger prints. If he did it in reverse he'd seem desperate, how he did it in this scene showed he had an answer to their doubts and also realized that it'd seem unbelievable, showing that Hank put more thought into this and it's not just a hunch.

[@dhararry7929]

0:59 what's a parch number?

[@agamemnonbusmalis]

Parts #, not parch

[@tomblah]

It’s what happens to your fingers after doing a lot of google fu

[@twixter795]

Hank’s logic was as solid as a mineral.

[@n_v9386]

You cut it off at the worst time - there was only 5 seconds left but their reaction is the best part.

[@shaftshaftner]

Hank's use of the cane to point to Gus at 3:30 is brilliant from a directorial perspective. It's the clear turning point in the conversation's tone from Hank being a brilliant investigator and storyteller to Hank being a guy saddled with injuries (physical and personal) and looking for retribution. He could have pointed with his hands, but the cane highlights his injuries subconsciously, and you can see Gomie's and Merkert's reactions turn skeptical immediately afterwards.

[@akosiamarillo]

He dominates a scene when is on it.

[@benkeel2966]

Dean Norris ( Hank) was the reason Breaking Bad was so popular. He made the show. Highly under rated actor❤

[@Adam-bv5kt]

@1:44 you can see a genuine laugh. When the camera angle changes his face is dead serious 😂

[@RodmanTackleAdvisor]

This was the moment where Hank became my favorite character. It's almost criminal how subtle the play is. Starts with the thing he can prove, but holds the key info. Then he builds his trap. He shows motive, means, circumstantial ties to a conglomerate. Thats enough for a case to be opened. Then he flattens em with the prints. Hank went from Dudley Doright to Elliot Stabler in 5 minutes and they stayed committed to the change for the remainder of the show. Fantastic writing.

[@thefilmpoets]

The writing of this monologue is excellent storytelling - keeps you hooked, is in the active voice, suspense. Perfect.

[@benjyperez5606]

Hank was always my favorite character. The actor nailed a balanced believable cop and family man

[@iqbalassyraf5058]

He's a damn good detective

[@davida.faulder7280]

Perhaps the best Hank Scene in all of BB ? It's surely on the podium....

[@MrRoaringRiot]

"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." Hank nailed it on the spot.

[@ChairmanMeow1]

Hank had great character development over time. I dont think any of us liked him immediately. But he won us over over time and by the end of it we saluted the dude.

[@rolf-arnesand2304]

Man, I wish I could see that show again for the first time.

[@ArcherIndustries]

3:40 I love how the framing and camera focal length changes here when Hank starts losing the other two as he brings up Gus. Before, he was almost always shown with one of the other characters in frame with him. But now, he’s alone, his character slightly distorted as the camera lens is wide and close to him.

[@extradipofhoney6189]

Hank is a really good salesman

[@irishdogclock]

Hank even got the siren to go off outside when he pointed out Gus Fring on the wall.

[@KaijuInvadesNYC]

you cut out the best 10 or 15 seconds...when they show Hank's face at the end of this monologue.

[@maulrat588]

The end line where he self depreciates and then says: "Oh there's one little thing though..." Classic sampled from Columbo 100%