Mike Ehrmantraut, played by Jonathan Banks, delivers some of Breaking Bad's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Mike Ehrmantraut quotes from Breaking Bad, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Mike Ehrmantraut Quotes
"No half measures, Walter."
— Mike Ehrmantraut, Season 3, Episode 12 - Half Measures
"You know how they say it's been a pleasure? It hasn't."
— Mike Ehrmantraut, Season 5, Episode 7 - Say My Name
"I've known good criminals and bad cops. Bad priests. Honorable thieves."
— Mike Ehrmantraut, Season 3, Episode 12 - Half Measures
Mike Ehrmantraut Trivia & Fun Facts
- Jonathan Banks was not originally planned for the series; the character was created when Bob Odenkirk was unavailable for a scene.
- Mike's backstory as a corrupt Philadelphia cop was expanded in Better Call Saul.
- Jonathan Banks said Mike Ehrmantraut is the closest character to his own personality that he has ever played.
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