Hector Salamanca Origins - Most Terrifying Cartel Boss Who Created Countless Psychotic Killers

[@whaleping]

There was not one bad actor in this entire series. Hector was amazing and I can’t believe Hector was originally meant to be a one-off background character.

[@tryhard7256]

Walt jr?

[@jackcarr3254]

@@tryhard7256 He plays his role pretty well imo

[@x.x208]

@Bryan don’t judge he was on drugs yo

[@ahumanbeingfromtheearth1502]

@@tryhard7256 he was good, what's wrong with his performance?

[@kritikalqueefz8920]

Andrea?

[@dealpha3698]

The greatest part of this is that Gus, Mike and Hector all went down in the hands of a Chemist teacher with a cancer.

[@sabin97]

a nobel prize level chemist.....

[@commandervile394]

They underestimated Walt's desperate unpredictability and adaptability, paid the price for it.

[@jaswerner419]

@@sabin97 Never underestimate your enemies

[@moodyowlproductions4287]

@@jaswerner419 never overestimate them either

[@eldenlean5221]

@@commandervile394 to be fair to Mike, his mistake was thinking too highly of walt at that point. He never thought simply telling it like it is to walt would get him murderous.

[@I_am_Junebug]

R.I.P. Mark Margolis - La familia es todo...

[@allenz9993]

The story line of Nacho replacing Hector's heart pills is fascinating. How he obtains the pills from Pryce, gets advice from Mike on how to make the switch, and then Gus picking up on Nacho's plot just after Hector has his stroke.

[@ndogg20]

Missed the part where Mike tells Nacho how to switch the pills. From my recollection, Mike advised Nacho NOT to do it.

[@remoteromance6256]

@@ndogg20 He told him not to do it but that if he was going to do it he would make sure he had the real ones and get rid of the poisoned ones.

[@golemofwill4728]

Hector is my favorite character. He starts off almost like the grandpa from Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a seemingly unaware old crippled man, but he is able to prove otherwise. His lessons shaped his family massively as well as lead them to their downfall. He cared so much about them that he lost every single one and was powerless. His final scene really made me love him as he has nothing left but is still able to take down his prime enemy. The look of sadness before turning into pure hatred at Gus is some of the best facial acting I have ever seen. It conveys more than any simple insult could.

[@barrykc9825]

That's absulutely what I feel about him

[@cheeseburgerinparadise7124]

Indeed. Make your favorite character a monster. Jesus man. Then you humanize him and make him not a monster?! Moronic af

[@luissimental6302]

@@cheeseburgerinparadise7124it’s a show of fictitious ppl?

[@babbisp1]

Nah he's just a piece of sh*t. One of the most evil characters on the show. I liked it when Gus left him a cripple in BCS.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Hector is literally the old dude at the end of Clockwork Orange. The one who's wife died as a result of the in-out in-out attack by Alex and his droogies.

[@foodank_atr817]

It's interesting that BCS connection to BB makes it all really kind of Gus's story, and the main characters Saul and Walter are just focused on to examine the way their experiences led them to influence how Gus's revenge was thwarted.

[@die1mayer]

It's not surprising, Walter White and Saul Goodman are nobodies while Gus Fring is a powerful gangster.

[@Skonris]

Gus got what he wanted in a way.

[@continentalextinction]

@@die1mayer you're insulting Gus, are you saying he got killed by a nobody?

[@continentalextinction]

@@die1mayer and Heisenberg is as popular as Pablo Escobar in his time, there is not a single drug dealer who doesn't know him

[@MotaDhesi]

Gus got what he wanted. He killed every Salamanca, and you could argue he also killed Hector too.

[@Glitch4Twitch]

For a character that hardly spoke in BB, he NAILED it with, "La familia es todo."

[@KayamaKoomori]

I would love to see a spin off for the origins of the Salamanca’s. Hectors sons, how they met Bolsa and Eladio, how they became powerful and dangerous

[@jessebrucepinkman9834]

Hector most likely met Eladio when they were children. Since the cartel they have isn’t that old they probably planned it years in advance

[@soul0172]

I would love this, ESPECIALLY if they found a way to include Tony Dalton's Lalo, even if it was only in flash forwards or something

[@nielslehnen6076]

I've thought about this before, but rather a Origin story for Gustavo and Max. With the Cartel and Hector playing a huge role in it. Aswell a sequel series about Jesse Pinkman. Maybe he finds another girl who something drastic and illegal happens to, like human trafficking. And with his experience he manages to save her. But that is just an example. My conclusion is basically if Vince Gilligan were to ever make these two spinoff series happen. The Origins of Gustavo Fring and the Cartel aswell as some closure and maybe the only *happy* ending we'll see in the entire cinematic universe of Gilligan would make for a Cinematic Universe I personally would place above the MCU.

[@sntreulfravn2321]

@@nielslehnen6076 Did you not see El Camino? Jesse's story is over, he got his "happy" ending, I would like to see something about the origins of Gus but at the same time it's getting increasingly hard to de-age Giancarlo Esposito and part of what makes him such a good villain is how vague his backstory is, imo I think BCS is gonna be the final installment of the breaking bad universe

[@nielslehnen6076]

@@sntreulfravn2321 if they leave it as is nobody is gonna complain, one 10/10 show BB and one 9/10 show BCS. Arguably already the greatest universe ever created. However with Vince Gilligan I believe it's very plausible to go to the lengths of the possibilities. I think many would want a origin series about the Cartel and Gus, de-aging issues aside. But with Aaron Paul getting older and older a short sequel series about him could be done. I don't think he had a happy ending at all, he just "made it out". A story where he actually makes a new life for himself and overcomes new conflicts could be very compelling.

[@bosunbill9059]

Even on a wheelchair he is scary and deadly enough, god knows what would happen if Nacho haven't swapped those pills

[@tomcross3000]

i'm impressed by the voice the actor gave him. menacing low growl, not overstated, diplomatic and light when necessary, but never at the expense of perceived weakening of his image.

[@DogeickBateman]

He also played a very twisted side character in Scarface, Mark Margolis knows how to give the low-speaking villain

[@kylecruel]

Mark Margolis has claim to have single-handedly destroyed two major cartels in movie and TV. By taking a bullet from Tony Montana he brought that empire down. Likewise by delivering the bullet to Gus' partner he created the monster who single-handedly picked apart Don Eladio's cartel. Kudos!!!

[@chorgeshashank]

and he killed gus in the end. ending his career too

[@dragonfire4527]

​@@chorgeshashankwith the help of Walt but details.

[@jackeldogo3952]

Hector saved Tuco's life for about 5 minutes before Hank took him out.

[@Skonris]

And Tuco was mad at Hector about it.

[@clamcrewcarclub6017]

@@Skonris WHY’D YOU DO THATTTTT?

[@capncake8837]

He also dings out SOS right after the burritos are ready, but Tuco doesn’t catch that and gets annoyed.

[@crazymf7041]

For people who care so much about their family, the Salamancas were seemingly oblivious to the extent to which that John Hopkin’s doctor could have helped Hector make a full recovery. They definitely possessed the money necessary to continue treatment, it kind of baffles me that none of them (along with the doctor) consulted one another on continued treatment.

[@krusadooriental3348]

They're probably ignorant on that, a way to explain this plot hole

[@vergilsonofsparda3019]

When Gus learned Hector could make a full recovery he stopped it to keep him trapped in that state.

[@quan-3415]

The doctor worked for gus fring.Gus told the doctor to stop the treatment

[@officer_friendly_]

Yeah

[@rcmorales9014]

Hector's remaining family might've been aware that if any other outside specialists who came in for any future rehabilitation he might've suffered an attack on his life.

[@byronic-heroine]

Ace Ventura's landlord went really far in the world.

[@takuyaono805]

Really told on your age here lol

[@brandonhensley14]

@Tradolf Shitlar Sorry ... Iiiiiii thought you were someone else.

[@gettimabodybag6213]

Mr Shikadance lol

[@gettimabodybag6213]

Not to mention that Hector & Eladio were both in the movie Scarface

[@byronic-heroine]

@@takuyaono805 37 to be exact :)

[@miguelcarlos1173]

Rest in peace Mark Margolis 😔🙏

[@badegg3210]

Some great casting choices for these shows - worth noting that both Mark Margolis (Hector Salamanca) and Steven Bauer (Don Eladio) were no strangers to the gangster characters they portray, as they had both previously acted in Scarface

[@Sjono]

Heisenberg actually ends up being something of an accidental hero: his actions end up with the collapse of not 1, not 2, but 4 major crime syndicates: The Cartel, Los Pollos Hermanos, the Arizona Neo-Nazis, and the Blue Sky cook. He arguably did more for the War on Drugs than the DEA, in universe. Not only that, but also more impact on gangs in general than the FBI by taking out an entire state’s worth of non-imprisoned Nazis. In addition, Walt also takes Saul's criminal network along with him. Without Saul acting as their middle-man, the career criminals of New Mexico will now have a much harder time finding work.

[@MyDarkMuffin]

The more big guys you knock out the more fragmented the market comes, more people fighting for power, more violence. The war on drugs only made things worse, Heisenberg is no accidental hero either.

[@Kelduffnim]

Following this logic, then he was also responsible for the plane crash.

[@bernardr7182]

@@Kelduffnim they made that pretty evident.

[@cmr_0333]

@@MyDarkMuffin You just need to destroy the reasons why people use and sell drugs but this would be too leftist

[@sahilhossain4335]

@@cmr_0333 very accurate statement

[@easygoing2479]

I believe Hector deserves every accolade he can get. After all, he made his nephew Tuco the beloved psychopath that we all know and love.

[@gergopiroska5749]

​@@FleeceJohnson1337thats actually bs He was also on an other show and he didnt have the time to film

[@wrmlm37]

I stopped watching for 2 years just to "recover from one of this character's murders:) SO much violencia!

[@mattsivits9834]

It comes down to loss of blood, the Salamanca‘s lost so much to gain there respect…. Hector said it himself Salamanca blood, so much of his family died to push the name to where it was… he felt the name entitled him being untouchable…. He was right and wrong at the same time… If the twins had been under better leadership like Lalo it would of turned out differently

[@javongreen2515]

I don’t know that lalo would have fared any better he has the same issues if not worse than hector imo mayber with bigger responsibilities he would have shifted his approach but I don’t see it.

[@mahino420]

Lalo is a lone wolf, he loved his family but he was a one man army kinda guy, and that kinda brought him down.

[@windsorr]

…and he also lost blood to his brain

[@OGVade]

@Globaros which isn't smart way of running things at all as that'll come to bite you in the ass indirectly or directly

[@DogeickBateman]

@Siegfried Sieger It’s in hectors perception, in his mind his family has bled so much, but he of course ignores the copious bloodletting the salamancas did

[@jamiel3902]

I like how you use old photos of the actors as past iterations of the characters. It's like I'm peering into a forbidden history.

[@Assadar5402]

Yeah fr lol

[@DogeickBateman]

The past pic is from Scarface which is fitting

[@areksoo]

Weirdly, Hector Salamanca was the second role that Mark Margolis played where he blew himself up while looking for revenge. He did it in an episode of Star Trek TNG.

[@eliavi3251]

And he also tried to kill others with an explosion in Scarface.

[@majuscule8883]

​@@eliavi3251 He missed because Tony shoot him in the head before he press the button. Tony didn't like this job because children were involved.

[@AJCollins-m8h]

He was Ace Ventura's landlord too

[@ssjrose9641]

"The boss can SOCK ME!" Lol

[@rventra85]

De bozz can sock me

[@southestst]

The Boss Consogame

[@badgirlhollywood9741]

Funny

[@producedby3am344]

@@southeststhe was behind it all along, even above Eladio. With Walt gone he will start up again

[@liammitchell2540]

I Juana see yo BAWLZ

[@ironassassin1332]

Rest in peace, Hector🕊

[@dorreyeet1529]

Don hector

[@bend1951]

R.I.P. Mark Margolis

[@5t9rm]

I don’t know how people consider Gus NOT a villain. He did seriously fucked up stuff. He took his revenge out on Hector by killing ALL of his relatives, even the innocent people (if you have seen the BCS season 5 finale you know what I mean). He killed kids, and carried out seriously evil orders. He may have started out just simply a good business man but revenge poisoned him beyond the cartels actions in my opinion.

[@yamia-cryptoinsights1217]

who consider? only your imagine bro

[@ExMachina70]

The guys who created this series had an insane talent for story detail.

[@clientcomun1958]

Vince gilligan

[@icedmosquito109]

The x-files guy? Heard that was a decent show. And now learning it might have been based on facts…

[@josiahgonzalez942]

You guys act like he's the only one who did anything. Peter Gould is more responsible for the later seasons of both shows​@@clientcomun1958

[@ramal5708]

The fact that both Eladio and Hector both served under Tony Montana and Sosa respectively

[@gilmargomez8653]

You forgot what agent Gomez said, Hector served 17 years...

[@Gomez1915]

This is widely overlooked

[@kevin-wo7us]

military or penitentiary

[@SPMask]

A paralyzed man ringing his bell, is the most terrifying sound in the world!

[@shahanahsan05]

imagine what he'd had done to people if Nacho didn't swap those pills

[@Wace-wes]

He will always be remembered for his incredible performance.

[@Watersart___]

He was one of my favorite characters. Especially after he was disabled. His expressions were hilariously great! He was truly a talent.

[@solorzanofelipe]

Now I understand why Hector's spanish accent is so bad, he was never supposed to speak at all. However other actors who speak spanish in the show are also not fluent in the language as they should based on their origin and connections outside of the US. I can say that Lalo and Bolsa are the only characters I can think of that when they speak Spanish it sounds believable. Other characters like Tuco, Nacho etc are born in the US so their accent makes sense for a second generation American.

[@jaybarbieri8619]

Eladio speaks rather fluently as well

[@thatdamnFERRARIguy]

@@jaybarbieri8619Dude, Eladio is Steven Bauer.

[@smellsuperb1]

Imagine an actual DEA agents face when a guy in a wheelchair arranges a meeting with them, just to call them names and insult them😅😅😅

[@dansir4102]

I love how Gus became this hyper careful broken sociopath because he was forced to look death in the eye. Hector changed people.

[@lawfrey3859]

I'm honestly pretty surprised that Hector didn't just have Gus killed early on while he still had the high ground. Yeah, I know there would've been serious repercussions if conclusively proven that he was behind it, and he may very well have wound up frozen out of the cartel on account of it. On the other hand, though, the Salamanca family and associates seem to make up a vital part of the cartel's street muscle and whether or not they bring in a lot of money, that's a very debilitating thing to lose. The cartel clearly doesn't have unlimited field resources, since Eladio was doubtful about going to war with biker clubs when Nacho proposed it, which could imply that it'd draw bad attention, but it didn't seem like doing it would be a sure success venture either. I just don't see the cartel going to war with the Salamancas over Gus, it wouldn't be worth the attrition, and end of the day, the Salamancas have killed for way less than the hurdle Gus represented even in the beginning.

[@joebrat6809]

I am actually starting to think Hector is the only male child of Abuelita, with the other being women who birthed Lalo, Marco, Lionel and Tuco. This would explain why there are no fathers around and he became sort of a father figure for them. If the AMC spin off request is approved, I think it would be a good idea to see a spin off largely set in Mexico focusing on Gus, with Hector and Don Eladio being prominent characters in it. While they would be played by younger actors, we can easily get a flash-forward or two to the BB/BCS time line. Even when wheelchair bound, Hector was clearly a very respected man. He is perhaps the darkest character in all of Breaking Bad, even more so than Gus. Fun FACT: he plays Ace Venturas landlord in Ace Ventura, with Ace uttering the iconic line: "Yes Satan". You'll never watch Ace Ventura the same way again!

[@capncake8837]

It’s also possible that he had several brothers who were killed, along with his own son, if he had one. After all, he does say Salamanca blood. Additionally, his nephews all going by the Salamanca surname could mean that they were the sons of his brothers, since it would come first if that were the case.

[@joebrat6809]

@@capncake8837 yeah there is still a lot of thing we don't know about the Salamancas, they are definitely a highly respected crime family, yet there is a lot of history to explore here. Vince Gilligan is moving on to a Twilight style drama now, and I doubt it will be that interesting to be honest, a spin off about the cartels would be awesome, and unlike other spin offs, BCS is not full of plot holes and inconsistencies, so I assume this won't be either.

[@Severmore]

I felt that way about ace ventura when Jim Carey turned out to be a fucking lunatic. My parents tried to warn me, but I just brushed it off as "old fart syndrome". I've retired his older movies as I was a fan and don't want to ruin my childhood with my current lense. Better to just remember having had fun with them at that time. Especially dumb and dumber, when nature calls and cable guy. And yes......an origin story would be sick! But.....I'd swap your suggestion. Make it about the Salamancas. They're the most captivating I feel. Of course that's subjective

[@joebrat6809]

@@Severmore yeah a Salamanca spin off could actually work. They have likely been in the drug game since the 60s or 70s judging by Hectors age.

[@Severmore]

@@joebrat6809 here's hoping.

[@mackendietoussaint5135]

This was one of the best character breakdown and development I have ever seen I learned a lot from this video I learned so much about the character what an interesting character an actor

[@guillotine06]

Every time I see him, all I think is Antonio Nappa from Oz.

[@Andrew-0815]

Blows my mind how well every single charakter is written. Pure genius.

[@acs7991]

It's hard to believe that some of the most ruthless, seasoned, tactical cartel members were outwitted by a chemistry teacher with a high IQ.

[@godofvibe]

RIP Mark Margolis. Thank you for playing such a great character

[@killerchipz6412]

I tell myself everyday I'm going to watch something different on KZbin. I tell myself after work I'm going to go home, go to the gym and put something on KZbin that has nothing to do with breaking bad. And yet here I am...

[@finished6267]

The algorithm works.

[@sovietonion1169]

Heh, I never thought he was gonna be able to endure a point blank shot to the head

[@Rihardololz]

R.I.P. Mark Margolis.

[@MaxiVera-p6m]

Rest in peace Hector! Most underrated actor in this tv show and didn't get the praise he deserved.

[@heidimelcarek3677]

I loved Margolis in Oz. Played a mafioso willing to sell his story, ending up in protective custody. Very interesting character.

[@GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.]

Antonio Nappa

[@Xehanort10]

8:50 They didn't forget. They just got greedy and assumed that Gus had either gotten over Max's death or obeyed them out of fear.

[@nuxaybebru]

Rest in Peace legend

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

Can we all take a moment of quiet appreciation for what is, quite frankly, the BEST character design of all time? BB and BCS have changed the game forever.

[@Severmore]

I can't wait till the next chapter. I thought breaking bad was unbeatable. Then bcs came out and slaughtered it. What's next? If anything, can't wait for that.

[@TheOneAndOnlyDavidSmith]

@@Severmore Slippin' Jimmy..

[@tinaperisich8711]

MARK in my opinion is the perfect actor to play a cartel boss or a Mexican Mafia don I don't think anyone else could petray a parlized shot caller

[@hugobarrett63]

I think Héctor is the most evil character in BrBa-BCS universe. Luckily, we could only see his deteriorating and handicapped times. He even terrified us with his last healthy times with Nacho and Nacho's father. I can't imagine him during 70s, 80s, and 90s.

[@saedmax4656]

I don’t know man, I just can’t see anyone else being more evil than Jack Welker.

[@tirpitzyt3088]

@@saedmax4656 facts, Jack is atleast as hold as Hector. Hector is just your average ruthless cartel leader, Jack is a heartless neo-nazi

[@jjm004]

@@saedmax4656 well he was a literal neo nazi

[@producedby3am344]

Nah download audio for sure was. How do you think he got power respect and feared in the first place

[@staceymeans134]

That Fring didn't have Hector's room wired for sight and sound is beyond me. It certainly couldn't have been that difficult, even if done surreptitiously. As this series has also surmised, Gus was extraordinary at surveillance in his capacity as a member of the Chilean secret services. Guess the story required that oversight.

[@THEjoelivingstone]

Hector had some considerable plot armor throughout. He was already a feeble old man before the poisoning, but they needed the wheelchair scenes. Literally saved by the bell.

[@johndiego5429]

Tyrus did check the room for wires, walter placed the bomb before gus came into the room

[@ididntmeantoshootthatvietn5012]

@@johndiego5429 thats not what hes talking about ffs🤦

[@ThyBigCheddar]

Why would he wire the room? All of Hector's relatives are dead, so are the cartel. Gus's death is solely due to him underestimating Hector's hatred of him.

[@militantautist9811]

What's the point of having a stroke riddled man's room bugged? I get the places phones but Hector can't even talk so you wouldn't glean as much from a visit as say a phonecall.

[@kylewilliam4230]

These videos are just awesome

[@TimWong49152]

RIP Mark Margolis. His death means there won't be a series based around Gus.

[@jaxthedisintegrator8096]

Dude made us afraid and hate his villain character. True Talent 😔👍👍👍

[@JacobDean88]

Hector's death was something of poetic. Everyone won but two died. Walt got his revenge on Hector and Gus. Gus got revenge by Hector finally dying.. And Hector got revenge by Gus also dying... It was a interesting way of taking people down and Walt coming out on top.

[@Gomez1915]

11:48 - Salamanca, Guanajuato is an interesting place. Aside from the violence, it’s the primary hub of oil refining. The city has the highest rate of lung cancer in all of Mexico. Driving through there at night is another level of sketchy. I once passed through after CJNG dropped a few bodies on the highway. Police and military were everywhere, and the glow from the many flare stacks gave off a very dreadful feeling, like I was in the middle of a war zone.

[@byron2521]

Peter and Vince must be huge Scarface fans. 3 actors in Better Call Saul are from Scarface. Hector, Don Eladio, and Tuco's abuelita (grandmother) were all in Scareface.

[@boogiemayne4747]

Love the thumbnail btw xD

[@deadybrock]

Hector died thinking he got the last laugh but gus still wiped out his whole family for what he did to max. So I ask; did he win? No

[@mydogsnameislucy768]

Did he win? No. But he did in fact get the last laugh as Gus died because of him. The existential crisis etched on Gus’s face probably brought more joy to Hector in that split second than he’s had his whole life.

[@3ggPankak3s]

@Ben Henderson Howard and Lalo win in my eyes

[@sweetricecakeman8582]

​@@pvtkandahar7267they all die, nobody wins. Except Abuelita and Papi.

[@PWNxADDICT]

Getting even never evens it out

[@czaleo100fuegos]

Gus had no family , his empire and business was his whole life . There has to be a Salamanca heir somewhere .. they’re Mexican drug dealers for crying out loud 🤣😆.. no way there aren’t some side baby’s out there..

[@pickleneck526]

5:20 Ah yes, the exploding wheelchair gambit. My favorite chess move.

[@ant51006]

gus: pls don’t kill my partner hector: ok the end

[@amartrur]

What a nice touch... mixing footage from Salamanca, Mexico with Salamanca, Spain

[@andrewmanning3639]

I'd love a back-story for Hector with lot's of DEA action. Something that will really make us like and care about him, but knowing where it will lead to.

[@TrafalgarLaw00]

Why would you want to care for a psycopathic killer

[@andrewmanning3639]

@@TrafalgarLaw00 that's what i want to find out through the process!

[@alexandrasimon7191]

This was the nicest way of asking for a subscription I have ever seen - so I am subscribed

[@coyrex1250]

Gus paying for treatment and visiting Hector so much had to have been caught by someone and looked sus af. Hector was a known associate of the cartel to the cops, and Gus was paying his bills and no one ever caught that? Kinda sloppy by Gus given how risky it was.

[@ConTrollerNorth2]

Well done , my dude! Good shit.

[@nicktroisi6347]

Hector is one of my favourite Breaking Bad/BCS characters. Margolas did an amazing job

[@slabbyfatback2272]

U guys really go all out on these. Great job!

[@jf9762]

I love how the photo of Mark Margolis on the left in the thumbnail isn’t even from BB or BCS

[@ryanwilliams4223]

I have come to the realisation that out of all the characters in Breaking Bad Hector had the most balls he stood up for himself against his Bosses had a terrifying family and was arguably one of the most Evil in the series ooh and blew himself up to kill his enemy that shit was even braver than Hank dying the way he did.

[@Buford_T_Justice1]

“Da’ BOSS CAN SOCK ME!!!” -Hector Salamanca

[@samsquanch1996]

RIP Mark Margolis. One of my favorite character-actors.

[@JayyJay92]

Its crazy to think mark is Jewish and from Philly. He looks more Latin than even Gus.

[@63rambler66]

For yucks, I told my sister Hector was played by one of tthe people from Buena Vista Social Club. It’s that plausible.

[@robertisham5279]

Fun fact he has the same last name as Jane Margolis.

[@reconscout2238]

@@63rambler66 He might be a sephardic jew from spain.

[@finished6267]

Out bodies are but clothes we wear.

[@63rambler66]

@@reconscout2238 Ohhh, maybe! Still, he grew up in Philly! Edie Gorme spoke Ladino - pretty cool.

[@tony1876]

Don Hector was my favorite character. In the end, he got the last laugh and took down the chicken man. RIP 🙏 Mark Margolis

[@TheDude8008]

It's funny that Walter and Jr. were watching Scarface (and thought it was about badassery) but that there's a character identical to Héctor, I wonder what Walter thought of that.

[@TheMasterQuests]

Not only that but Tony’s best friend almost killed Gus in Better Call Saul 💀

[@angrytater2456]

Such a fantastic actor. He has a meeting that he holds at the Hollywood Hotel. He meets with actors and performers and talks and sits and does the dirty work that we don't see when we sit on a couch watching films and shows.

[@AH-is5yg]

Despite Hector's health and being on the wheelchair and can't speak. He still managed to be very dangerous and also with Walter's help, able to kill Gus.

[@tremere26]

Never seen breaking bad, but I liked this guys performance in OZ.

[@ricomajestic]

You are missing out. Breaking Bad is a great series. Hooks most people from the very first episode!

[@Adam-r6s2c]

There's something low and provincial about Hector and yet he's so hyper lethal commanding absolute respect.

[@conkghey2511]

I noticed he spoke way better spanish in scarface for someone who isn't Hispanic

[@kaiser6332]

He speaks Spanish just fine in bb

[@conkghey2511]

@@kaiser6332 he speaks it fine but it sounds more natural in scarface

[@conkghey2511]

@@kaiser6332 he's not actually Hispanic which is why it doesn't sound Natura but in scarface it sounded a bit more natural

[@snow7639]

I love that we always have new contents about breaking bad even it ends many years ago.

[@czaleo100fuegos]

Hector was straight up GANGSTA . Scary guy

[@stepha2642]

Lalo was the most terrifying. The other salamancas looked angry or menacing. Lalo was calm and charming.

[@mmareels714]

Hector and Don Eladio were both in Scarface... Lol i am just finding this out 😂😂

[@seankelly260]

And he's not even Latino - He's an Actors Studio Trained jewish new york actor... a true thespian

[@finished6267]

Serious business

[@williamray4512]

This has to be the absolute most amazing story ever amazing story ever written and then put into action. Vince Gilligan is a monster

[@divyangvaidya1999]

You want to cry to bolsa, cry to bolsa. Hell Eladio even.

[@robertvalladares8803]

He started the cartel after ace ventura refused to pay rent on time

[@zebulunashcroft6623]

Did Margoles ever get put up for an Emmy for ither BB or BCS? Because he sure deserved one...

[@pandakicker1]

RIP, Mark Margolis! You were a GREAT one!!! 33/10!

[@seriall1337]

Yes, Hector cared about his family, but I think this type of caring is a bit different than what it would feel like for a regular person. He cares about his family because they are an extention of himself and his own ego - that is if you assume that he's a psychopath which I think is fair. It's like someone caring for a body part; you would do anything you could to protect it from harm and want revenge on a person who cut off your finger. That doesn't mean you have any empathy towards it.

[@sweetricecakeman8582]

He is a narcissist. Not a psychopath. You don't have to be a psychopath to be evil

[@Reve14twelve]

Going into the cartel business is the worst decision since you and your family have to deal with guys like this one

[@eddiel2358]

I would like to see a spin-off of the Salamanca’s, a prequel .

[@herbsuperb6034]

Always wondered if Mark enjoyed playing Hector more pre-stroke, or post-stroke. Terrific actor, he was. RIP, Mark.

[@ExMachina70]

Brilliant writing. Salamanca first introduced, hid a monster within the body of an invalid.

[@gergopiroska5749]

"Family loving cartel member" Yeah he loves his nephews so much that he nearly drowns one of them

[@CassidyDylyn]

your voice sounds like the narrator for the first Harry Potter game on PS1

[@TerryCooperYT]

Thanks! I wish I had that narrator's paycheque!!

[@BuddyBoy-ne1nw]

"How oddly specific." - Mike Erhmantraut

[@geneanthony3421]

Always found it odd Hector only offered Mike $5,000 to get Tuco off. It's a pretty low bar offer for someone with tons of money. Considering he's trying to be respectful at the diner, did research on Mike, etc. you think he would have started with $50k at least for what he was asking.