Mike Ehrmantraut
![[[Jonathan Banks]] as Mike Ehrmantraut in a promotional poster for [[Better Call Saul season 3|''Better Call Saul''{{'}}s third season]]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/ea/Mike_Ehrmantraut_BCS_S3.png/250px-Mike_Ehrmantraut_BCS_S3.png)
Michael Ehrmantraut ( ) is a fictional character portrayed by
Jonathan Banks in the television series ''
Breaking Bad'' and its
spinoff prequel ''
Better Call Saul''. Mike is a
private investigator, head of
security,
fixer, and
hitman who works for
Gus Fring—and, on occasion,
Saul Goodman. While a police officer in
Philadelphia, he engaged in
corrupt activities that indirectly led to the death of his son Matt, leading Mike to move to
Albuquerque to watch over and financially support his daughter-in-law
Stacey and granddaughter Kaylee through jobs in the
criminal underworld. Introduced in ''
Breaking Bad''s
season 2 finale "
ABQ", he serves as a major character from
season 3 to
season 5. Mike is further explored in ''
Better Call Saul'', showcasing how he met Saul and Gus, as well as his family relations and gradual moral decline. The character has been praised by critics and Banks' performance has received several acting
awards and nominations.
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