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It hasn't taken me long to return back to the "Breaking Bad" universe, mainly because the two shows that explore the world Vince Gilligan has created have plenty of really interesting characters to talk about. I strongly believe that the story of Walter White's transformation from the original series would have definitely been less impactful, if it was not for some of the great supporting cast that really added to its meaning.
This week's focus on one of these characters is Gus Fring. Originally introduced as a potential business partner to Walter White, he becomes the main antagonist in the later seasons of the series. His ruthless and calculated moves help him solidify his illegal drug empire, while his clear public persona make him a well-liked individual in the local community.
Generally, Gus seems to represent a lot of Machiavellian principles in the modern environment, with small twists. His acts of manipulation and crossing of moral lines are simply done because of the need for business to thrive, rather than enjoyment or other motivations. Power is what matters.
But more than anything, Gus has become a favorite of mine because of the way he presented in the story of all 4 seasons he is in. We can see that the main protagonist, Walter White, dreams that he can be Gus one day, at least in some form. Fring, with his own actions, serves as inspiration to what White wants to become after slowly realizing he is in this environment not because of the money, but because of the "empire business".
This week's focus on one of these characters is Gus Fring. Originally introduced as a potential business partner to Walter White, he becomes the main antagonist in the later seasons of the series. His ruthless and calculated moves help him solidify his illegal drug empire, while his clear public persona make him a well-liked individual in the local community.
Generally, Gus seems to represent a lot of Machiavellian principles in the modern environment, with small twists. His acts of manipulation and crossing of moral lines are simply done because of the need for business to thrive, rather than enjoyment or other motivations. Power is what matters.
But more than anything, Gus has become a favorite of mine because of the way he presented in the story of all 4 seasons he is in. We can see that the main protagonist, Walter White, dreams that he can be Gus one day, at least in some form. Fring, with his own actions, serves as inspiration to what White wants to become after slowly realizing he is in this environment not because of the money, but because of the "empire business".
I am looking forward to seeing exactly how Gus' story will conclude in the spin off show, "Better Call Saul," coming out this April. We already know how it ends, but it will be really interesting to see how exactly Gus gets there.
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