Top 10 Better Call Saul Characters

“Better Call Saul” has some of the best characters on TV! For this list, we’ll be going over the most interesting and compelling characters from the popular prequel series. Since plot points will be discussed, beware of potential spoilers ahead. Our countdown includes Kim Wexler, Gustavo Fring, Ignacio 'Nacho' Varga, Mike Ehrmantraut, and more! Did your favorite character make the list? Let us know in the comments!
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[@Omnitrixter_memes]

Please make a video about top 10 Ben 10 fights

[@chasehedges6775]

All of the characters are amazing and the show is fantastic.

[@antpro461]

L LIST NACHO SHOULD BE TOP 5

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

@@chasehedges6775 I agree.

[@Msdeewiz77]

Nacho should definitely be higher. He gave a different and intense view point working in the drug game...

[@souvikroy8217]

Nacho should be higher up on the list.

[@jellomania2202]

that’s true

[@KanderUdon]

Yup

[@weiyezhu]

Way way higher, Nacho should be at least top 3, if not the best character in the series

[@killzonestalker]

I agree, such a character

[@deebz22]

Why??! Hes gets his ass whooped constantly his plans backfire...the twins don't even talk and they r better characters then Nacho

[@dannies1117]

Nacho is easily top 3 in the show!

[@hdzdzzz]

not that easy because of jimmy, kim and mike for me but easy top 5 for sure

[@jamesbell1613]

Likeability does not equate importance. Nacho is sixth at best.

[@soupforyou11]

@@jamesbell1613 He was pretty much the one of the deuteragonist in the later seasons and becomes the POV character for the crime side of the show. Nacho is probably one of the most important characters in the breaking bad universe considering he is one of the main reason why Jimmy got linked with the cartel. Easily top 5.

[@boyfromgeorgiatbilisi]

and lalo

[@Madvillainy48]

@@jamesbell1613 he's more important than he is likable. He's the reason why Gus has way more power than the Salamancas in BB. He's also the reason why Saul got involved in the game in the first place.

[@desertrose58]

Mike's monologue where he admits to his daughter-in-law who and what he is and what he did is some of the finest acting you'll ever see. Just riveting and heartbreaking.

[@mrmoomoo7582]

What

[@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121]

Watching Bob Odenkirk go from Breaking Bad's comic relief to the much more deep and complex character that is Jimmy McGill en route to becoming Saul Goodman has been an absolute treat. I wasn't sure what to think when I heard them announce a Saul Goodman spinoff, but I sure am glad I gave it a chance

[@abeeshake96]

Nacho got robbed bad. Easily one of the best characters in the show, if not the best period.

[@deadso]

Wouldn't be WatchMojo if they weren't baiting comments with controversial placings.

[@1506Jimbob]

Amazing character arc and acting by the awesome Michael Mando

[@mblack7063]

@@1506Jimbob He made me cry.

[@sergoldenhandthejust1495]

Just started the list and stacy ehrmantraut is 9 so I'm not shocked nacho got robbed ;)

[@PatPharmD]

Nacho goes ahead of Hamlin and maybe Fring but Jimmy Kim Mike Lalo and Chuck are top 5 for me. He’s 5th (replacing Chuck if you prefer) or 6th at best

[@ericbancker6963]

Nacho 8th? No, thats crazy. Hes easily a top 3.

[@mlsaulnier]

yeah and cheeky that the thumbnail is of Nacho

[@sheridanwebb8101]

As much as I loved Breaking Bad... Better Call Saul is just perfect

[@chasehedges6775]

They’re both amazing but yeah. 💯💯💯💯💯✅

[@PolishGod1234]

Imo BrBa was closer to perfection. Both are amazing, But BCS felt really slow at times

[@justarandomdudeseekingveng1235]

Agreed

[@slystone4892]

Breaking Bad is better for me, but fair enough.

[@058ibrahim]

Otherwise

[@solidsnake9898]

I can’t believe Bob Odenkirk hasn’t won an Emmy yet for his performance 🤦‍♂️

[@ChardeeMacDennis96]

Can't believe this show has never won an Emmy ...

[@L3RNA3AN]

Fuck the Emmys.

[@BeingTheBear]

All those people who gave up on this show/didn’t give it a chance, you’re totally missing out.

[@WatchMojo]

Agreed!

[@andreasberger4]

Imagine having 10 characters to point out and choosing Mike's daughter in law

[@haydnjames9158]

You know, when I first watched Better Call Saul in 2015 I was disappointed. I spoke to a few others who felt the same and then I just never got round to watching it again. However, when the pandemic came round and the UK went into lockdown I was able to binge all the series which had been released by that point. Perhaps its because I'm older now but I actually prefer BCS to BB. For me it's almost perfect and has outshone a series which itself is almost perfect.

[@jacqloock]

It’s the best TV series ever made. Not the greatest or the most popular, but the best.

[@chasehedges6775]

@@jacqloock 💯💯💯💯💯. Dang right

[@matrixphijr]

@@jacqloock Can we just include both in the BB universe and say it’s the greatest franchise ever? I hate having to choose between them.

[@jacqloock]

@@matrixphijr Permission granted.

[@aammooeebbaa]

10: Werner Ziegler 9: Hector Salamanca 8: Howard Hamlin 7: Gustavo "Gus" Fring 6: Ignacio "Nacho" Varga 5: Lalo Salamanca 4: Chuck McGill 3: Mike Ehrmantraut 2: Kim Wexler 1: Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman/Gene Takavic

[@cabpmn312]

Yup, I like this list better

[@sepulfan02]

Where's Pryce?

[@CulannBurke]

I hate him, and he shouldn't be on the list.

[@DHCNetwork06]

What? No Tuco?

[@gormanlee935]

Howard being at higher place than Nacho. What a joke.

[@KanderUdon]

This chicanery

[@chrisXlr8r]

@@KanderUdon HE DEFECATED THROUGH A SUNROOF

[@LosHuxleys]

I prefer Howard

[@justarandomdudeseekingveng1235]

Lalo is the best of the Salamancas.. He doesn't have the usual aggressiveness of the Salamancas is super unpredictable. Really excited to see what happens to him in s6

[@mattjames5007]

Yeah, he is probably the most dangerous of the Salamancas because he is much more than just a fist. I sometimes wonder what would have happened if the other Salamancas was confronting Kim and Jimmy. At least Lalo knew better than to murder the lawyer who got him out of jail

[@jagmaharesi2486]

@@mattjames5007 Doubt he ever planned on killing him anyway. The gun was probably used only to intimidate both.

[@sergoldenhandthejust1495]

One of the best characters period

[@mprattyh3]

Nacho at 8??????? Right characters, wrong order. They should've had Tucco over Mike's daughter-in-law

[@jumugama]

Giancarlo Esposito is a god tier actor and deserves more roles in movies and games

[@teddyawesome5197]

He's starting to get them, being the villain of Mandalorian, Cyberpunk Edgerunners as well as starring in The Boys. He's getting roles in mainstream movies and shows now

[@Xldldoom0]

For me personally: Daniel Wormald “Pryce”/District Attorney Bill Oakley/The Cousins, special mentions. 10. Tuco Salamanca 9. Hector Salamanca 8. Chuck McGill 7. Howard Hamlin 6. Kim Wexler 5. Gustavo Fring 4. Ignacio Nacho Varga 3. Lalo Salamanca 2. Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman 1. Mike Ehrmantraut

[@marti136]

I have the same opinion as you, i Would only change Tuco for Papa Varga (nacho’s father) and i would put Kim top 5 and Gustavo top 6, although i love Gustavo a lot more than Kim I think Kim is more important in the show

[@EasyModeFishing]

Hector had a heart attack not a stroke.

[@KanderUdon]

NACHO AT 8? HELL NO!

[@Foreign_Candy]

Pryce should've replaced Stacey on the list. Guy is hilarious in every scene he's in

[@PolishGod1234]

Too bad he had such limited screen time. I hope he returns for at least 1 episode

[@Paul77ozee]

Hector was so hated that it looks like non of his family would take care of him. With all the money they have and they still put him in a home.

[@jagmaharesi2486]

He will probably be broken out at some point as we saw him back in Mexico during his first appearance in BB.

[@Paul77ozee]

@@jagmaharesi2486 l think that Tuco would just assume responsibility for him after his release from Jail. At that time it was only Tuco and the twins left in the Salamanca family.

[@HarisArshadSaigal]

My top 5 list excluding Jimmy 1. Mike 2. Kim 3. Lalo 4. Nacho 5. Chuck

[@slystone4892]

Mike is such a memorable character, it’s my favorite you really get to love him, the same goes to Kim.

[@sidtom2741]

I just sat here through the last 8 minutes thinking “WHERE IS FRANCESCA???”

[@EasyModeFishing]

2:22 she wasn’t paranoid. She was correct. You guys didn’t actually watch the show did you?

[@KanderUdon]

So many good characters I swear

[@chasehedges6775]

Absolutely

[@arunimabanerjee6512]

The character arc of Ignacio 'Nacho' Varga is one of the most perfect one ever.

[@baekseolgi2806]

Love this series ❣️

[@chasehedges6775]

Same here

[@daniellewis2133]

I love how Mike knows how to do everything.

[@jhobsteruke5444]

Nacho and Mike 💯

[@brandonilovecaitjacksonrac6618]

1. Jimmy/Saul/Gene 2. Kim 3. Mike 4. Gus 5. Nacho 6. Chuck 7. Lalo 8. Howard 9. Hector 10. Huell

[@cowby6264]

Correction, 1. Heull 2. Huell 3. Huell 4. Huell 5. Huell 6.Huell 7. Laundry guy 8. Huell 9. Huell 10. Huell

[@95mudshovel]

Nacho is my favorite.

[@christopherbishop1182]

Clearly they haven't watched season 6 if they put Nacho at number 8. Don't get me wrong he had other great moments in the show.....but this season was amazing with him.

[@matrixphijr]

Calling him ‘Kevin Watch-tell’ proves they don’t really _watch_ the show.

[@intestalerstay4885]

1 mike 2 Nacho 3 Fring 4 Howard 5 chuck 6 Jimmy- If you have watched the movie you would know that Jimmy is an absolute asshole who would backstab his own parents. Jimmy would betray everyone he knows for money or fame. The reason i say so is because of how he ruins howards life at the end of the movie. Now Jimmy was an okay character at the start of the movie. But that all collapses

[@barry4649]

Nacho should be top 3 here

[@trexadvent4726]

What do you think is the best thing about the Better Call Saul show? Is it exciting and worth watching?

[@Alfie02]

The best thing is seeing the inevitable downfall of Jimmy McGill and becoming Saul Goodman. You meet numerous characters in the show that are close to him that aren't in breaking bad so you wonder why aren't they? Did they die? Did Jimmy ruin his relationship with them? There is without a doubt tension eventhough it's a prequel, some scenes are done so well I'm even afraid for Jimmy and Mike's life at points. It's slow at the start, just like breaking bad, but it does ramp up. At the beginning it's a 80% comedy 20% drama, but as the seasons go on that percentage changes to be more and more dramatic while remaining just as funny. It's a fantastic show and I among others believe it to be just as good as breaking bad, some even think it could be better.

[@chasehedges6775]

@@Alfie02 💯💯💯💯💯. Beautifully put

[@trevormccloy8504]

Mike, Mike is the best character from both shows. He did it all for his granddaughter, he's very honourable.

[@Delicashilous]

Gus Vs Lalo.

[@alidz2588]

Yes, and the best parts are the criminal ones, it has a lot of excitement.

[@bigberth8268]

Putting nacho at 8 is like a kick to the face

[@mxttaep]

Big fan here..💙

[@mafficc3823]

How the hell is Stacey and Nacho next to eachother?

[@stephano.vargas]

I noticed that they made Mike’s grand daughter older in better call Saul and younger in Breaking bad. But better call Saul is a prequel to breaking bad.

[@paulweston8408]

The college kids he employed are also great. They deserve an honorable mention.

[@EasyModeFishing]

Nacho is the best character in entire franchise. Then Lalo then Mike then Saul Goodman then Heisenberg

[@TheDreadfulReaper02]

7:50 After ‘Plan and Execution’ ( Season 6, Episode 7) I think it’s safe to say that he’d already done enough damage…

[@daniellewis2133]

I wanna see how Domingo "Crazy 8" from a timid small dealer to the more confident larger dealer he was in Breaking Bad.

[@hasselchip3088]

Huell not even being a honorable mention is one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen. Same with Bill Oakley.

[@motor4X4kombat]

"it's all good, man"

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯💯💯😂😂😂😂😂

[@chasehedges6775]

The moment Jimmy became Saul. 💯💯💯💯

[@chasehedges6775]

Better Call Saul is absolutely amazing!

[@lucasbuenno6202]

In my opinion, Nacho must be much higher in the top cause his evolution throughout the series and how he is able to overcome all obstacles that come his way. He worked in his father's workshop, at the same time he was Tuco's partner and also had a few small business to make money. But as the story progresses things become so difficult for him. Since he works with Hector Salamanca his personality changes and he begins to corrupt, he becomes more serious and hard, but at the moment that Hector wants to use Nacho's father's workshop for business, he realizes what is important and what is not. Even later when he works as a sky for Gus and is persecuted by the Salamancas, the only he wants his father to be okey, and he does everything possible to achive it, even his own death, that's why when he dies, i think it's the purest moment in the series, cause he passes away peacefully, knowing that his father is okey and freeing himself from all the problems of the cartel and Gus. Great video!

[@alidz2588]

Why are people saying that nacho should be higher? All of his plans failed miserably and backfired at him and died at the end. Lalo and Gustavo deserve the higher spot more than him.

[@leomessi-dh7ed]

his plans were good,there is just Gus who is smarter

[@TheBlackSamurai2708]

He is certainly better than chuck

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do comic book origin of Marvel's Century and Lore?

[@YoujustgotPunked1]

For me PAPA VARGA should be on this list. Even though he appeared in a few scenes, he is such an incredible character. The way he speaks, his mortal outlook and the unconditional love for his son make the character one of the few truly good guys in a world full of villains and anti-hereos. In my opinion his final scene with Mike should solidify a top 10 spot instead of Stacy.

[@ricardocota8714]

Agreed!

[@karon718]

How you going to put Chuck ahead of Gus and Nacho smh

[@abdelalhammismael7771]

One of the best series❤️

[@Luke-cu7bf]

It's insulting to put Nacho at 8. He's the best character in the show period

[@nont18411]

Kim should be no.1 and Saul should be no.3

[@alainturret2076]

Wtf r u on dude? Do u know the name of the show? Lol Saul is the main character

[@theminingbat]

1. Kim Wexler 2. Jimmy McGill 3. Ignacio Varga 4. Lalo Salamanca 5. Chuck McGill 6. Mike Ehrmentraut 7. Howard Hamlin 8. Gustavo Fring 9. Werner Ziegler 10. Hector Salamanca

[@superexclusive452]

Lalo definitely number 1

[@jtb713]

Nacho in the lead! Change my opinion

[@antoniocenteno1483]

Did i ever tell you the definition of insanisty? Insanity!, is putting a great charachter in 8th place, over and over and over again

[@lukekiely2450]

Putting nacho at number 8 is an insult. He is literally one of the reasons I loved the show aswell as so many other people. Kept on watching episode after episode to see if he’s still alive

[@doriangrey4647]

1. Saul Goodman 2. Lalo Salamanca 3. Kim 4. Mike 5. Nacho 6. Chuck 7. Howard 8. Gus 9. Hector 10. Vet

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do top 10 episodes of Camp Lazlo?

[@BigguBosu117]

3D Saul Goodman, best character

[@therealbando]

No way are Kim, Nacho, Gus and Chuck not better characters than MIke

[@dianeobecker]

Great job!!

[@Madvillainy48]

They put Chuck over Nacho and Lalo. That's wild.

[@PolishGod1234]

Chuck is better written, and served bigger importance in the story than Lalo and Nacho. Plus he was probably the best acted character in the show

[@EdMelendez]

AMC announces Vince Gilligan, and Peter Gould's new prime-time prequel titled: The Salamancas! The story focuses on the Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul family, and how this immigrant family came to power, and to New Mexico in the 1980's. Featuring a Young Hector Salamanca. As he fights for his place in the America dream. Raising his young nephew’s Tuco, Lalo, and the twins. Follow their brutal journey through the criminal underworld, and their rise to the top in the cartel, as they gain power and position in the criminal underground. Production on the new series begins once I send them my idea of this show.

[@RobertoLawyerMark]

Love the list. My Top 3: 1-Mike. 2-Nacho. 3-Saul

[@Omnitrixter_memes]

Please make a video about top 10 Ben 10 fights

[@madisattybayev249]

5. Kim 4. Eduardo (Lalo) 3. Nacho 2. Mike 1. Jimmy (Saul)

[@jamesbell1613]

1. Jimmy 2. Mike 3. Kim 4. Chuck 5. Gus 6. Howard 7. Nacho 8. Lalo 9. Stacy 10. Hector This is based on importance, not likeability. Nacho would top three likeable and interesting, but he hasn't been that important compared to the others.

[@GiantsFan1734]

How is Stacey more important to the story than Hector?

[@jamesbell1613]

@@GiantsFan1734 Those are nine and ten, so neither are that important. Shrug either way works for me.

[@kickflipdemon]

if tony dalton wasent already in hawkeye id say he be a perfect superior ironman for dr strange mom

[@alpacain1075]

One day, Bob Odenkirk was unavailable to film for Breaking Bad, so they were forced to create Mike Ehrmantraut. Who then became one of the greatest characters in tv history

[@alexweiner1491]

Wow I didn’t know that so I looked it up. It’s because Bob had to film How I Met Your Mother. HIMYM unintentionally created one of the greatest tv characters

[@alpacain1075]

@@alexweiner1491 only good thing HIMYM has left after it’s finale

[@Aksriv100]

Bob Odenkirk is Legend

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@jimmymcgill7370]

Great list, here’s mine 10. Kevin 9. Hector 8. Gus 7. Howard 6. Lalo 5. Mike 4. Nacho 3. Kim 2. Chuck 1. Jimmy Honorable mentions: Marco, Tuco, Price, Cliff Main, Irene, Huell, the Kettlemans, that one prosecutor that Jimmy always has banter with (God this show has so many 10/10 characters lol)

[@donreid6399]

Whoa...the narrator makes a good point around 11:45. Mike could have his own spinoff. Are you listening, Vince?

[@fahadhamzaa5088]

All BCS fans love Nacho, and know his importance to the show, he is easily top 3. Such biased placement.

[@matrixphijr]

My top 3: 1. Mike 1. Jimmy/Saul 1. Kim 1. Nacho 1. Gus 1. Hector 1. Lalo 1. Howard 2. 3. Everyone else

[@tim_5183]

Nacho & Lalo are in the top 3

[@gabotrial]

My personal favorites 1 Saul 2 Mike 3 Lalo 4 Kim 5 Nacho 6 Howard 7 Chuck 8 Gus Fring 9 Huell 10 Werner Ziegler 11 The Kettlemans

[@shreifmohammed2060]

Come on natcho should have been In the top 5 Easley

[@dontetank09]

1. Jimmy/Saul/Gene 2. Lalo 3. Nacho 4. Chuck 5. Kim 6. Gus 7. Mike 8. Howard 9. Hector 10. Betsy and Craig Kettleman

[@chasehedges6775]

Good list

[@marthabixler1606]

You missed Beul the pickpocket. He is actually a good person.

[@manuelbartoli9394]

Huell must be in the honorable mentions

[@Poseidon_61]

Kim And Nacho Absolutely Best On The Series Even Without Showing Breaking Bad

[@chosen-wan2188]

I Finished Watching Breaking Bad including El Camino for 9 Days I haven't Watch Better Call Saul yet

[@gabotrial]

You should!

[@djamelhamdia134]

You are in for a treat my friend!

[@stingrey1571]

In the season 1 finale when chuck craps all over Jimmy’s accomplishments, calling him a monkey with a machine gun was heartbreaking.

[@dumahim]

Nacho is one step above Stacy? Really?

[@josefk7437]

Nacho Viagra switching Hector's pills was unnecessary. Hector could have gotten his stroke and wheelchair the way Walt got his cancer - just by chance and age. After switching Hector's pills, Nacho could have switched Walt's veggie bacon for carcinongen laced bacon so we see how Walt got his cancer.

[@vigilante5148]

Ahh yess the infamous Nacho Viagra

[@jagmaharesi2486]

Do you even know why he did it in the first place?

[@brazcassio]

Stacey? You gotta be kidding. She has nothing interesting to show whatsoever

[@GiantsFan1734]

Ikr they could’ve had Nacho’s dad there instead

[@tienhainguyen6521]

Nacho should be at least top 5

[@Wes_Bradley-Taubner]

I’ve never seen the point in ranking the characters from each show separately, so I just rank them altogether. 10. Kimberly “Kim” Wexler 9. Steven “Steve Gomie” Gomez 8. Jesse Bruce Pinkman 7. Walter Hartwell “Walt” White Sr. 6. Michael “Mike” Ehrmantraut 5. Howard G. Hamlin 4. Henry R. “Hank” Schrader 3. Gustavo “Gus” Fring 2. Eduardo “Lalo” Salamanca 1. James Morgan “Jimmy” McGill / Saul Goodman / Gene Takavic

[@gregc1426]

This show is basically taking my favorite season of breaking bad (season 4) and expanding upon it with a whole new series

[@megamoviez]

Mike is the best character in both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul

[@MurvMuzik]

Spittin facts

[@gokul1233]

Kim Wexler should be no 1. Probably the best written Women character in all TV Series.

[@kylebentley7512]

I know the show is primarily about and named after Saul Goodman, but Kim should've been #1.

[@binureji6572]

No way, Saul is no 1 any day

[@alainturret2076]

Nah

[@brandonlouderback4408]

I was the one that requested this video

[@kenfrmcape2355]

Lyle was'nt number 1? I hope He makes manager by the end of the season. That's the biggest question the show must answer.

[@petertoth3477]

He didn't perform *acceptable* enough

[@jagmaharesi2486]

He's gonna be the one to send Lalo on a trip to Belize 😉