Jesse Pinkman Jesse Pinkman Jesse Bruce Pinkman is a fictional character in the television series "Breaking Bad", played by Aaron Paul. He is a crystal meth cook and dealer, and works with his former high school chemistry teacher, Walter White (Bryan Cranston) in a meth operation. Jesse is the only character besides Walt to appear in every episode of the show. In the Colombian remake "Metástasis", the character is renamed José Miguel Rosas and is portrayed by Roberto Urbina. The character has received praise from critics and fans alike. Paul has also received universal acclaim for his performance. For his portrayal, Paul
Live Free or Die (Breaking Bad) Live Free or Die (Breaking Bad) "Live Free or Die" is the fifth season premiere episode of the American television drama series "Breaking Bad", the first episode of the first part of the season and the 47th overall episode of the series. Written by series creator Vince Gilligan and directed by Michael Slovis, it originally aired on AMC in the United States on July 15, 2012. The episode is titled after the official motto of the U.S. state of New Hampshire, seen on a license plate in the opening. The episode starts with a flashforward to Walter White in a