Fact check: Walter White eventually tried to kill everyone he ever worked with.

1. Summary of the results

The statement that Walter White "tried to kill everyone he ever worked with" is an oversimplification of a more complex reality. While Walter White did engage in numerous acts of violence and murder against his associates, his actions were strategic and selective rather than indiscriminate ^[1]. The evidence shows that Walt did kill or attempt to harm several key associates, including Gus Fring, Mike Ehrmantraut, and orchestrating the deaths of 10 prisoners ^{[2] [3]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement omits crucial context about the nature of Walt's relationships and motivations:

• His actions were primarily driven by self-preservation and power rather than random violence ^[1]
• The relationships were characterized by complex dynamics of loyalty and betrayal ^[4]
• Many of his harmful actions were strategic responses to specific threats rather than unprovoked attempts at murder ^[5]

Specific documented acts of violence include:

• Letting Jesse's girlfriend Jane die
• Poisoning Brock (a 6-year-old)
• Murdering Mike Ehrmantraut
• Killing Gus Fring
• Betraying Jesse to Neo-Nazis
• Killing Jack and his gang ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement's main flaw lies in its absolutist nature ("everyone"). This oversimplification:

• Ignores the nuanced relationships Walt maintained with some associates, such as Saul Goodman and Jesse Pinkman ^[5]
• Fails to acknowledge that Walt's violence was selective and strategic rather than universal ^[1]
• Overlooks the complex nature of loyalty and betrayal in the narrative ^[4]

The statement appears to promote a simplified villain narrative, when the reality was more complex. While Walt was undeniably dangerous and manipulative ^[4], characterizing him as someone who tried to kill everyone he worked with misses the strategic and self-preserving nature of his actions.