indicating he is aware that the jig is up and the people he is tracking have found him. As villain origin stories go, its a pretty great one, and enormously sympathetic. Breaking Bad introduced many powerful charactersboth of the altruistic and evil natureto television. The finale of Breaking Bads fourth season, Face Off, is a powerful piece of television for a number of reasons, but theres also a very gruesome reason the episodesso beloved. In season 1 episode 1, Magic Man, Lalo makes a comment to Juan Bolsa (Javier Grajeda) regarding Gus sexuality. I would love to hear about it when you have that occasion, David says. Gus Frings most identifiable traits are his effortless calm and ability to stay in control. 'Ms. Fans of television have naturally gotten so savvy that sights like Esposito at an ABQ airport are obviously going to set off some red flags. He was Gus associate and the co-founder of Los Pollos Hermanos. It is also implied that Fring is using an alias as speculated by Hank himself. Who knows, maybe Aaron Paul will be showing up as a future Payday series villain! It can also be a messy place where people trip over paradoxes and continuity errors. The drug kingpin used the fast-food restaurant, Los Pollos Hermanos, as a cover for his illegal activities. He wants to win, and well see if he will or not., Better Call Saul, Season 6 Returns, Monday, July 11, 9/8c, AMC and AMC+. By focusing on the relaxing nature of yoga, Esposito is able to tap into Gus eerie calm. That could easily be line from Breaking Bad.

In his mind, Gus enemies will see David as a tool they can use to hurt him. Gustavo Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) may have said I dont believe fear to be an effective motivator in Breaking Bad, but when it comes to Lalo Salamanca (Tony Dalton), fear has taken the wheel. However, the most telling moment is when Gus is preparing his paila marina dish for Walt. And for the first time, we see Gus truly nervous. Again, this may be read as Gus lashing out against the Salamancas to avenge his business partner, but it could also suggest that hes acting out of love. However, this doesnt mean that he isnt harbouring a secret, especially when you consider Giancarlo Espositos stance on the matter. Much about the character is left mysterious and unsaid, giving way to some theories over the years. Lalo has been camping out in the sewers gathering intel on Guss laundry facility (as seen on Breaking Bad). This safely has Jimmy and Gus out of each others paths. Gus had his mind set on a simple, bright future when he emigrated from Chile to Mexico in the 80s with Max Arciniega. Genuinely intrigued by "Gus Fring Orders Wine" as a #BetterCallSaul spin-off idea. Esposito describes him as being a good listener and its that stoic touch that makes him so frightening. He offers to reach out to the only distributor of that kind he has heard of, but it will be difficult, as the man is extremely cautious. Its changed a lot for Gus, and he aint happy. However, when Don Eladio (Steven Bauer) found out Gus was giving away free samples of Maxs meth without his consent, Max was killed. Ted admits that he has evaded taxation on millions of dollars by under-reporting revenue to keep the company afloat and support its employees. Max first appeared in Breaking Bad. Thor: Love And Thunder 8 Non-Marvel Easter Eggs You Probably Missed, Breaking Bad: 15 Things You Never Knew About Gus Fring, MCU: The 10 Biggest Threats Facing The Avengers In Phase 4 & Beyond, The 10 Best Summer Camp Movies, According To Ranker, 10 Best Movies To Watch On A Rainy Day, According To Ranker, 10 Video Games To Play After Watching Thor: Love & Thunder, Westworld: 10 Main Characters, Ranked By Likability, MCU: 7 Actors Considered To Play Thor (& 7 For The Hulk), 10 MCU Villains That Were Defeated By Someone Other Than The Hero, Lord of The Rings: 10 Best Frodo Baggins Quotes, According To Ranker, The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills: 10 Memes That Perfectly Sum Up The Show, 90 Day Fianc: 10 Things You Need To Know About Rose Vega, The 9 Best Television Villains Of 2022 (So Far), 10 Best-Written Current TV Shows, According To Ranker, Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - 10 Things We Know So Far, Black Panther: Namor's 10 Best Enemies, According To Ranker, 10 Hilarious Sitcoms That Got Canceled Too Soon, According To Reddit, 10 Confusing But Brilliant Movies Everyone Should See, According To Reddit. At least, in this viewers opinion. Gus served as the most dangerous villainof Breaking Bad and aworthyfoil for Walter White, and his popularity didn't even diminish after the character's death. Max was Gus cook and chemist in fact, Gus actually paid for Maxs entire education at the University of Santiago. The climax of this finale sees Gus sustainingmassive facial wounds via an explosion, requiring a sequence and effects that most series just wouldnt be capable of pulling off properly. In a flashback at the top of Season 4, Episode 8 of Breaking Bad, we see Gus meet with kingpin Hector Salamanca, whopartly as a power move, partly just to be nastyshoots his business partner Max in the head while Gus must stand by, unable to take revenge. A lot of what makes Gus Fring so unforgettableis a testament to Vince Gilligan and the excellent team of writers onBreaking Bad. Frings front may be well-known by audiences as Los Pollos Hermanos, but Salamanca was using an ice cream store as his cover. She later finds, while investigating the accounts, that there are many inaccuracies in the payments to the company. Its always great to see Gus cheerful demeanor slowly melt away as he begins to get into any of Los Pollos Hermanos various side businesses. And Esposito looks like hes having the time of his life here, too! InBetter Call SaulSeason 6 Episode 9, a semi-relieved Gus Fring visits one of his favorite restaurants. I think its not again, its not black nor white. Espositos character, the Dentist, basically has dirt on everyone while nobody has anything on him.

Esposito was told that Gus is extremely polite, and chose to interpret t play him like hes hiding some secret. Hector has this crazy idea in his head that somehow the chicken man might carry a grudge after he shot Frings boyfriend in the head, Lalo tells Bolsa. Heres our breakdown of Gus death scene. Sure sounds a lot like a certain New Mexico-based drug mastermind, doesnt it? Rather than this just being a one-off treat though, this video was actually the first in a ten-part video orientation for Pollos Hermanos, with a new installment hitting each week. The television and film festival is typically the sort of event to feature impressive displays of awesomeness, but this year Better Call Saul put everyone else to shame. Although its great to have Better Call Saul back on screens its definitely bittersweet knowing this is the sixth and final season.

After a seemingly out of place conversation with a sommelier played by Reed Diamond, fans are more clued in to Gus Frings sexuality. Mike's story in "Witness" ends with Gus presumably getting the upper hand over him. After everything that goes down and all the power that Gus ends up with here, hed seemingly trade it all to just be running that first Los Pollos Hermano with Max. (does he ever answer any other way?) Abiquiu sees Gus inviting Walter over for a dinner, a gesture which instinctively makes viewers fraught with anxiety. In season 3, Gus allowed Walt and Jesse to cook in his superlab. Yes, Jesus! The games teaser trailer even prominently showed off the character, coasting off of residual Breaking Bad love and hoping to see cross over from the audiences. Season 4 episode 8 detailed that Gus had a business partner Max Arciniega who he founded Los Pollos Hermanos with. 2022 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. And though you might not have needed the reminder, Better Call Saul hints at that when Gus looks like he is absentmindedly sweeping the outside of Los Pollos Hermanos when he really is watching Mike and Jimmy. One of the best things about the Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul writers is that theyre full of so much brilliance that its literally spilling beyond the scripts of the episodes. A prime candidate is Giancarlo Espositos Gustavo Fring, a character from Breaking Bad that viewers have been hungry for more of the moment that he left the screen. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. We know that Gus is married with children after seeing Breaking Bad; Walter visits his home and there are toys everywhere, while he weighs in on his childrens dislike towards certain food. Before he returned home from his work on the episode, the Breaking Bad team contacted him to return for the season 2 finale. After Gus death at the end of Breaking Bads fourth season, a definite absence was felt with the departure of the character. Not enough of Gus personal life is shown in the show, so getting a glimpse of this recipe from back home is particularly exciting. Frings certainly got enough experience in the field, after all. Esposito tells TV Insider he was thrilled to have a new layer of his character to portray, as the loose cannon that is Lalo has created a new threat for his best laid plans. In the late 80s, Gus and his partner, a gifted chemist named Maximino Arciniega, started a chain of Los Pollos Hermanos restaurants in Mexico. Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul hive, have I got news for you: what we only suspected to be true is, in fact, canon, as of last nights BCS episode: Gus Fring, El Pollo Loco mastermind and box cutter enthusiast, is officially team queer. Jesse is distraught that he got Combo killed, and that night tells Jane to leave his apartment so that he does not harm her recovery when he smokes meth. The shows creative team wrestled with the idea of spoiling audiences with a surprise Gus appearance via flashback in the series final season, but decided against it in the end. The actual manager, who appears oblivious to Gus' criminal activities, tells Walt that Gus is not currently at the store. Instead, Hector kills Gus with the aid of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and a homemade suicide bomb in Face Off.. The flashback shows the relationship between Gus and Hector Salamanca, as they both report to Don Eladio. However, Don Eladio ordered Hector Salamanca to murder Max in front of Gus and his attempts to dethrone the cartel have been an effort to avenge his partners death. At the same time, Skyler goes into labor and tries to contact Walt. Keep up with your favorite shows delivered to your inbox! Who was Gus Frings partner in Los Pollos Hermanos? A one-stop shop for all things video games. The distributor tells Walt that he will be in touch if he decides to work with the duo, and warns Walt never to trust a drug addict. I must say, you paint a compelling picture, Gus tells him. During his conversation with David, Gus says he bought a bottle of 1978 Cote Rotie. Maybe Gus should have served some up to Jesse during those dark, catatonic days during Breaking Bads fourth season. INTO is a space for the queer community to talk openly about our lives, passions, struggles, and ideas. She loves to binge a new series and watch movies ranging from Hollywood blockbusters to hidden indie gems. Watch the final four episodes of Better Call Saul on Monday nights at 9 p.m. Before joining Screen Rant, Kara served as a regular contributor for Movie Pilot and had work published on Pure Fandom, The Mary Sue, and Reel Honey. This is reinforced by the odd line scattered throughout both series. Better Call Saul is now thankfully able to allow some characters who stories were cut short a second chance to shine. Jane reluctantly decides to stay with him. Skinny Pete, spooked by Combos death and Badger's recent brush with the law, decides to quit the drug trade.

Gus hires Werner to oversee construction of the lab. Possibly., He added: It could very possibly be and I love the fact that its left in that way, that its up to you as an audience to decide whether or not they could have possibly been lovers But I loved the fact that it went the other way.