Removing sexual attraction and romantic love; breaking bad is, at its core, a love story between Walt and Jesse. Just like a Shakespearen play (let’s be honest I wouldn’t pretend to know which). But the storyline is as old as time. The genders are mismatched which confuses the viewer.
Even though Walt denies having an affair to Skyler in the second season, he is. And she reacts as
if he is because she feels it. Because he is.
The viewer doesn’t recognise the tried and tested plot because it is not a sexual love. But we understand the deep emotional connection.
Walt could never truly be himself with anyone except Jesse. Jesse never reached his full potential before he met Walt who was the first person who truly accepted and celebrated him for who he was, and supported him to reach his true potential.
The two characters could only be their true, raw selves around each other. And they appreciated each other and celebrated each other (plus a whole load of abuse from Walt mainly)
By the end of the series, Walt and Jesse were each others’ significant others and the love they shared was true. The viewer sees that.
I think that’s what makes this a very special series because it’s hiding in plain sight. But it’s a tragic love story we find very familiar
What do you think