mike ehrmantraut - Breaking Bad / Better Call Saul

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I took a half measure when I should have gone all out... that was a mistake I'll never make again. No more holding back, not me. - Mike Ehrmantraut reflecting on past mistakes. Michael "Mike" Ehrmantraut was a seasoned Philadelphia police officer who served as the Head of Corporate Security at Los Pollos Hermanos, hired gun, counselor, and enforcer in Gustavo Fring's lucrative methamphetamine operation. Occasionally, he worked with Saul Goodman as a private investigator, cleaner, and problem solver. He played a pivotal role as the primary antagonist for much of Season 5. As a seasoned beat cop and consummate professional, Mike maintained an extensive, cutting-edge knowledge of forensic evidence, surveillance gear, and police procedure. He was also highly trained and composed in all types of combat situations, once using science and strategy to take down multiple hostiles with ease. A complicated relationship developed between Jesse Pinkman and Mike, initially fueled by frustration over being assigned to work with Jesse by Gus, but he eventually grew to appreciate him as a valuable partner. However, Mike had little respect for Walt, viewing him as selfish, arrogant, and egotistical. He reluctantly became a key player in Walt and Jesse's meth operation, still disliking Walt and struggling with the consequences of Jesse's choices. Mike was a calm and calculating individual who efficiently carried out his duties for Gus, using his expertise to do so without raising suspicion. Like Walt, Mike cherished family ties, particularly his affectionate relationship with his granddaughter. He held an offshore account worth $2 million in his granddaughter's name, set up by Gustavo Fring, which remained inactive.