Major character from Breaking Bad almost didn't make the cut, but ended up getting his own spin-off.

The hit show Breaking Bad captured audiences for five thrilling seasons, and even inspired a highly praised spin-off series. But did you know that one of the most beloved characters almost didn't make the cut? That's right, before he became a fan favorite, TV executives were hesitant about including him in the show.

Starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad first aired in 2008 and continued to captivate viewers until its finale in 2013. The show, which is currently available for streaming on Netflix, followed the story of Walter White, a chemistry teacher who turns to a life of crime and drugs after being diagnosed with cancer. With the help of his former student Jesse Pinkman, Walter's journey takes some unexpected turns.

In 2015, the prequel spin-off Better Call Saul was released, focusing on the shady lawyer Saul Goodman (played brilliantly by Bob Odenkirk), also known as Jimmy McGill. Although Saul made his debut in season two of Breaking Bad, it wasn't until his backstory was explored in Better Call Saul that fans truly fell in love with the character. However, it may come as a surprise to learn that TV executives initially had reservations about Saul's role in the show.

According to writer Peter Gould, in an excerpt from Alan Sepinwall's upcoming book, Saul Goodman V Jimmy McGill, the writers had originally created the character as a way to help Walter and Jesse as their meth empire expanded. They didn't have high expectations for Saul, and were just having fun with the character at first. But as they continued to write, they started to worry that Saul might be too silly for the show's serious tone.

In fact, during a notes call with an unnamed executive, there was even talk of scrapping the character altogether and coming up with a different storyline. But show creator Vince Gilligan stood his ground and convinced the team to keep Saul in the show. And as we all know, it was a decision that paid off. Saul quickly became a fan favorite and eventually landed his own series, which ran for six successful seasons.

Looking back, it's hard to imagine Breaking Bad without Saul Goodman. But according to Peter, there are many other characters from the show that could have their own spin-off series, such as Kim Wexler, Mike Ehrmantraut, and Hank Schrader. However, for now, the team is taking a break to let the show rest.

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