@@l3Iake yup it’s like you combine the calmness of the twins, the physicality of Tuco but more effective, the brains of Gus plus throw in some charm and you have one very dangerous cartel boss EDIT: also the ruthlessness of Hector
I like the idea of Nacho taking out a Salamanca only for a worse one to keep taking its place. Until he ends up with the President of Mexico, Juan Salamanca
The worried looks from Krazy-8 and the chef as Lalo just cooks and dances in the background perfectly conveys how he hides a very dangerous personality under his friendly exterior.
He probably forced them into the dining area with his faux-friendly attitude and told them he was gonna make them something to eat. I'd be scared as Hell
Nah the chef looked chill he's used to it... guys been getting kicked out of that kitchen by Salamancas over multiple generations ... he's been there since Abuelita was running things !!
The best part of the Salamanca family throughout the Breaking Bad universe. Once you think you’ve got rid of one, another even crazier one comes to take their place.
@@Pwilliams4000There is a reason why the twins were asked to never speak by Hector. Spoilers: they were trained in speech and speaking skills by CoD. Every time they say something, it turns into a slur.
What an incredible introduction to one of the best characters in the BrBa BCS universe. “Don’t worry, it’s gonna be like I’m not even here” as his music blasts through the entire restaurant. Perfect.
I think he’s the smartest. He’d talk to you with a big smile but secretly he plots behind your back. He’s very radical. He’s like a uppity version of Gus. Hella scary if you ask me.
This introduction to Lalo is so cool. The fact that he's cooking in the back, the casual smile, the insistence on Nacho trying his food... It all says, "Hello. You don't know me, but you don't need to. I'm here for good. Get used to it." Then flashing that charming, chameleon-like, dangerous Lalo smile. What an amazing character.
and Varga judging this stranger in a calm and collected way, but also standing his ground, trying to figure out who outranks the other... Both actors played it very well. Bravo...
Tony Dalton (Lalo) is amazing. If you like BCS/BB you'd like Señor Avila from HBO, the main protagonist is Tony Dalton and it's the best latin american show I've ever seen (as a latino).
the first time watchign this was soooooo, such a strange feeling. the pleasant atmosphere yet, crazy 8 is scared, nacho is reaching for his piece, then lalo reveals his last name yet hes all happy n shit.i remember thinking "a salamanca that isnt straight crazy?....this is about to get real bad..." lol
@@rainbowdragon1872because it's a bit obvious that he's a true sociopath. His superficial charm and everything. It's off-putting because it's not genuine
@@S475-pb2dp Yes. Tuco was evil combined with stupidity (and drug use!) which made him scary to be around But Lalo is evil combined with sobriety & high IQ..... Which is ten times scarier IMHO
@@Khalcetines I wonder if the song's lyrics have some hints at Lalo's character, or it's just a random song Lalo loves. I've seen translations of the lyrics, but I didn't take away much insight from them.. Nobody translates the main chorus line properly for some reason, but I suspect "paka paka" bit suppose to illustrate the sound of the horseshoes horse makes while the man is riding it. Sorta jokingly playful line. If that's the case, paired with an unclear threat to Nacho, it may hint that Lalo can't be trusted despite his jokester good guy attitude.
@@Khalcetines Wym?? in Mexico telling someone “Te vas a morir” before they taste really good food is completely normal. It could be foreshadowing, I agree but still it’s normal to say that.
@@yupicorsic The “paka paka” doesn’t mean anything. It’s like when blink 182 start singing “Na na na na” in their songs, it’s just to give meolody and a little extra to the lyrics.
”It’s gonna feel like I’m not even here.” *Literally takes over the restaurant on Day 1 *Becomes boss immediately over everything *Bringing more charisma than whole ABQ *Playing kartel-chess with Gus *Going alphamale with Mike *Owns Saul *Sleeps 1h/night
As a Mexican, i can say this is one of the best depictions we've ever gotten in any media of a regular, friendly Mexican dude who's pretty casual about everything... The fact that he is also insane and willing to kill people with a smile on his face just makes him even funnier for some reason
Agreed. Enduring almost two decades worth of Ana Lucia from Lost, Sand Snakes from Game of Thrones, and the Navarro's from Ozark, it's refreshing to see someone who isn't one-dimensional, unfriendly, unreasonable, and psycho for no reason for once. Any other hispanic character from another show would've threatened to gouge out his eyeball the moment he turned down the food. Lalo still asserts himself while casually dismissing what could've been interpreted as a rude slight.
For sure he'd be evil, sinister and terrifying, they set him up, ambushed him on his home base and attempted to assassinate him. I wouldn't be very happy go lucky after that
It really was a breath of fresh air watching someone in this universe who was as comfortable speaking both English and Spanish. That’s not an easy thing to do and it really adds to his character.
I love how Lalo bounces between Spanish and English. Firstly (as others have said) its a real pleasure to see and hear a legit bilingual person on the show and it shows that Lalo's brain is going a mile a minute.
C’mon, it’s super common for a lot of people who grew up in the US and were raised by mexican parents to do that. It’s not that big of a deal when you were exposed to both languages at a young age
@@Pakitorockerdifference is Dalton mixes fluent English with native Spanish. Many people born in the US born to Mexican parents don’t have the grasp of the Spanish language to be termed native speakers. They’re “pochos,” as the Mexicans like to put it. It’s refreshing to see a legitimate Mexican actor do his thing.
Saul mentioned Ignacio and Lalo in Breaking Bad when he is held at gunpoint by Jesse and Walt after Badger's arrest. In a special feature, Vince said that he was so committed to the story that he actually travelled forward in time in order to get that line. Bravo, Vince, well done!
Love the detail that Nacho didn't ate the food that Lalo offers because of distrust, and inmediately then, Lalo tells him that indeed he is an intelligent man. That demostrarte how pro-players are both of them.
This first appearance of Lalo is so sick. How the music scarily echoes in the restaurant, how Domingo and the chef look at nacho with prisoned eyes and how Lalo takes over the restaurant on the very first day in America shows how much power a single Salamanca has. The echoes of the music are everywhere which suggests that Lalo is everywhere, and will not stop until his target is eliminated or gone, like a Terminator. Man he's the best villain in the entire universe of BB/BCS
Lalo is the best villain of any audiovisual productions, couldn't sleep watching this season. Gus is good, but still predictable as his character lines are always too fitted. Lalo my friend, he could be just any uncle you meet at sunday family dinner
@@nikiduncan396 Gus is definitely a better written character and has more depth but damn Lalo is so entertaining it's impossible not to love him. He steals the show every time he's on screen.
The thing that makes Lalo scary is how he can switch like a light. One moment he’s kind and happy then the next moment he’s serious and ready to kill you but doesn’t show any real emotion like anger. Like the “tell me again” scene is a perfect example of this how he confronts Saul but is calm with him at the beginning but his demeanour slowly changes and that happiness in his face and mood changes and you can see he’s serious, which leads us on the edge of our seat with suspense. Amazing acting performance from Tony Dalton
The thing that I love the most about BCS is that you can feel every character in your heart, from Jimmy to Howard to Lalo, This show is so well written
For real. I didn’t feel that way with Breaking Bad’s characters outside of Walt, Jesse, and Mike, Saul and Gus. The others just have no depth outside of serving their roles. Better Call Saul fixes that major flaw, I mean Howard, Chuck, Kim, Lalo, Nacho, I can’t forget these characters and what they bring to the table.
I love how Lalo is friendly and charming in this entire scene yet your able to learn that he is the most dangerous man we've been introduced to so far.
Lalo Salamanca had the same effect on Better Call Saul that Richie Aprile had on The Sopranos. Before him, the show was simply good, but after him, it became unbelievably excellent.
@@tonygreen4896 I actually liked it. It was unexpected for everyone both in the show and irl. Also I love how when we see him for the first time he threatens Chris for beating Adriana and then gets shot for beating Janice.
Except I believe Lalo is much better. He's smarter and more capable than Richie, which is what Richie wanted to be but just didn't cut it. But then again Lalo doesn't have the jaackeeet so Richie is probably tougher lol.
Yet another perfect casting for the Breaking Bad universe. This guy is brilliant. Whoever did the casting for BCS of BB deserves some kind of recognition. Great casting all the way down.
i think part of the reason the casting in these shows is so good is because the people casted influence the characters and by effect the story. aaron paul's performance as jesse was so good that they kept him for the rest of the series
@@scrowfunk8109 That’s a very good point, I agree. Although in this case, Lalo had to be significant in the story because Saul mentions him in Breaking Bad. So they needed to cast someone great. Whereas they wanted to kill Jesse’s character in the first season of Breaking Bad.
I’m super late but it never really sat well with me that he’s just another “cousin” of the family. He looks old enough to be Hectors younger brother it’d be better if he was an uncle to Tuco and the twins rather than their cousins. That’s my only nit pick otherwise he’s a great character and great actor
This is what makes Better Call Saul so good. Everything is subtle and there is very little exposition. Characters reading each other in scenes and how such tiny details are significant in the greater aspect is amazing.
The fact that Tony Dalton ACTUALLY speaks Spanish on top of all his other talent is incredible for native speakers whose immersion is thrown off every time Gus or Hector(probably the worst on the show) speak Spanish.
@@jeffb1430 yeah, that's what i think! as for esposito and the others...i don't really get it why they wouldn't cast native speakers considering the characters and connections to mexico. tony dalton is the best example that they exist and i think they would add so much more authenticity to everything
The craziest thing about Lalo is that you know he's an evil man and a threat to everyone to all the main characters but you just can't find in yourself to truly hate the guy. Lalo can charm the shoes off of anyone. He will either be your best friend or your worst enemy. There is no in-between. The most charismatic villian I've ever seen on a TV show, I'm lowkey rooting for him but he is most likely going to be killed off in season 6 considering how deep he's gone.
"It will be like I'm not even here". While his music is playing throughout the restaurant, symbolising how HUGE of an impact he's going to have. Damn, one of the best TV villains ever created.
It seems slightly odd that Lalo first appearance is just the end of Season 4. It feels like he has always been there - charming and crazy and dangerous like hell.
Most charismatic character on the show IMO. He’s a complete psycho but ya can’t help but be affected by his charm. Tony Dalton did an amazing job as Lalo.
It's funny how Lalo just shows up. Ignacio has no idea who he is. Then Lalo tells him he has made something special just for him. Hands it to him and says "you're gonna die". Lol 😆
@@danielamaris6367 to be sure, and i havent seen the full series, but this is quite the forshadowing thing to say to someone on a gangster show when you meet them...
@@DeathsquadDemongods Yea I agree it could be foreshadowing. But a lot of people that don’t know spanish think he just told him that out of nowhere. And there was a reason to tell him, it was related to the food, like praising himself.
To see him looking over his shoulder not once but twice in this scene before entering the restaurant is part of the small things about this show I really appreciate - attention to detail.
He actually does that because his sense of pride and power is so high that he treats his employees like puppy’s that he can put down at anytime he wants.
@@NothingAssigned or coz hes actually nice to guys who are "on his team", man gave Magnum PI and double of usual money wrapped up to Don Eladio just to introduce Nacho
Dzemil Mehovic I think, moreover, that scene is supposed to be him “subtly” one-upping Fring’s payment. That’s why he makes a comment praising Fring’s money right before he pulls out the car stunt. He’s charismatic, but he’s all about control.
I think that's just his own lunch. But I do love the way he goes right up to the front desk and puts his feet up, unlike the other Salamancas who are always sitting stoically behind their subordinate to show how important they area. Lalo exudes such confidence and control that he doesn't need to prove anything.
1:18 incredible foreshadowing. Lalo’s arrival spelled death for Nacho. I love that even here before we see Lalo’s savagery and ruthlessness it’s clear that behind his smiles and friendliness there’s malice and danger radiating from him. Macho and gruff psychos like Tuco are intimidating, but calm, cool, and meticulous people like Lalo are a much greater threat. Lalo’s only flaw was himself. He outsmarted everyone but he got too cocky at the end. A fate Gus would later share…
@@valentinpranno5636 It's a common expression everywhere, that's what makes it possible foreshadowing, it would be weird if he said "you're going to die" with no context.
He wasn’t exactly cocky in his final moments, he calculated his time to a minute - it’s just that Gus outsmarted him in a way that no one could’ve possibly predicted.
His death was foreshadowed when he became a drug dealer. As Mike says you choose to be in the game, so that means you must accept the consequences. He's just lucky his father wasn't killed along with him. Again, thanks to Mike.
Obviously Dalton knocks it out of the park here with this intro, but credit has to be given to Michael Mando in his delivery of his lines in this scene. Between this and his eventual meeting with Don Eladio, he really knows how to toe the line of being outwardly respectful, while still clearly showing inner emotional tension. The way he delivers the lines "The Salamanca family" and "What are you doing here?" is just perfect. Simple, clean dialogue that conveys everything you need to know about how Nacho sees Lalo.
If you had a cookout, Lalo just seems like he'd be the life of the party even if he was there to kill everyone. Nah... _especially_ if he was there to kill everyone.
I love that last shot as Lalo steps In to frame with Varga looking out from the kitchen, but it's almost feels like the frame represents what Varga is used to and suddenly the boisterous Lalo has just entered it , like Varga looking out at the landscape and realising shits about to get real. I think it speaks to the outstanding direction of Vince Gilligan and co.
One of the best characters in the entire Breaking Bad universe. Tony Dalton's performance was a thing to behold. Also, I love the subtle _"Don't worry. It's gonna feel like I'm not even here"_ while his song echoes throughout the entire restaurant, almost as if it was symbolising that this guy works quietly but is gonna be an absolute force to be reckoned with.
Vince Gilligan really knows how to write a character introduction scene. And Tony Dalton does such a good job playing the absurd confidence and hubris of criminal lord.
I remember watching this first time... And I kept wondering who is this new actor... He grabs your attention and won't let you take your eyes off when he is on screen. He has normal physical appearance, yet he really has imposing screen presence. Brilliant casting and acting.
0:41 always struck me as a very Tarantinoesque scene. The music blaring, the tension, the reach for the gun, and pinché Lalo singing and cooking like he doesn't have a care in the world! 😂 One BAMF
Gus- “Mike, please meet my associate, Eduardo” Mike- “are you representing Eduardo Salamanca Aka “Jorge De Guzman” Both in season 5, I’m sure there’s more but those are the ones I can think of. You should rewatch the show.
I love scenes written like this. On paper, everything Lalo is saying is above board and just fine. It's normal, even. A friendly guy. But everything is about context. The context of the scene, knowing who he actually is, knowing he is not really being friendly, knowing Nacho hates him there and Lalo knows Nacho hates him there....that's what makes it brilliant. We don't always see great scenes like this anymore, they are not easy to create.
I seriously wish lalo was in the show more. He’s quickly become my favourite character in the BB universe (though I love mike and jimmy too almost as much). But he came in late season 4, and has been absent for most of season 6. Obviously the writing and story requires he not be as present at the moment. But Seriously, every time he’s on screen I can’t stop smiling. And every moment he’s not on screen, I find myself constantly asking when we’re gonna see him again. Brilliant fukn character. Tony dalton deserves an Emmy.
The fact that lalo says that he heard nacho its a smart guy and tells him "here you are" demostrates he put something in the taco he offered to him in order to see if he was smart enough to not accept food from a stranger, even if it was friendly or terrifying.
As a mexican, I can't help to feel proud of Tony Dalton, a mexican actor that is being praised as one of the best characters in BCS. Keep wowing them, man!! Edit: apparently, Tony Dalton was born in Tx, still, most of his roles have been in Mexican movies and series. (At least that's how I got to know him). He might not had been born in Mexico, but his blood surely is mexican.
Great intro. Dalton has this amazing ability where his eyes and overall look go from light and humorous one moment to dark and sinister in a blink. Lalo is a superb villain; in some ways more terrifying than Gus because he’s more believable and grounded in reality.
Lalo is the culmination of all the previous Salamancas and is the most dangerous out of all of them. The unpredictability of Tuco. The ruthlessness of the twins. The cunning of Hector. It’s no wonder Gus put out all the stops to kill him before he could expose his entire operation.
Shame how he died lalo’s downfall was his cockiness just like gus later in breaking bad . lalo wanted to be a showman and record Gus final moments when he could’ve just shot him and taken pics of the lab but no lalo had to make a show out of it I guess even in the end he never took anything serious not even his own death . still cool one man almost took down fring’s operation not even Walter did that on his own he needed hector for the bomb on Gus , lalo on his own was taking it to Gus and Mike 😂 and even a traitor in nacho !!!!
This is the moment Lalo instantly became everyone's favorite character.
uh no
@@MunKDaDDyy yes
Just finished season 4, don't like him yet
@@fahad3643 well that is likely to change after you finish season 5
Kim Wexler is still my favourite.... so much mystic about the girl.
Nacho really helped decommission two Salamanca’s just for a third to show up😂
Yeah but unlike Tuco y Hector, this one is not easily fooled
@@Wolf-wc1js you got that right lalo is smart, cunning and relentless which is why he’s probably the most dangerous Salamanca
@@l3Iake yup it’s like you combine the calmness of the twins, the physicality of Tuco but more effective, the brains of Gus plus throw in some charm and you have one very dangerous cartel boss
EDIT: also the ruthlessness of Hector
😭😭 he was prolly thinking how many of these mfs are there in this scene
I like the idea of Nacho taking out a Salamanca only for a worse one to keep taking its place. Until he ends up with the President of Mexico, Juan Salamanca
The worried looks from Krazy-8 and the chef as Lalo just cooks and dances in the background perfectly conveys how he hides a very dangerous personality under his friendly exterior.
This.
Those Salamancas are a piece of work.
He probably forced them into the dining area with his faux-friendly attitude and told them he was gonna make them something to eat. I'd be scared as Hell
Lalo is alive and well hell never die
Nah the chef looked chill he's used to it... guys been getting kicked out of that kitchen by Salamancas over multiple generations ... he's been there since Abuelita was running things !!
The best part of the Salamanca family throughout the Breaking Bad universe. Once you think you’ve got rid of one, another even crazier one comes to take their place.
Imagine how Nacho feels.
@@justincruz5720 definition of insanity where doing the same thing expecting diff results
I refuse to believe the twins are more crazier than tuco but they definitely are more dangerous
@@Pwilliams4000There is a reason why the twins were asked to never speak by Hector.
Spoilers: they were trained in speech and speaking skills by CoD. Every time they say something, it turns into a slur.
@@bestpriest2224 what’s CoD?
Lalo's body when Walt and Jesse arrives to lab for the first time:
Don't worry. It's gonna be like I'm not even here.
This deserve way more likes
Thanks for spoiling
Haha 🤣🤣
@@hitman321100 If you go into a youtube comment section for a specific show and think you wont be spoiled, you are incredibly naive.
@@tylerphillips6523 Why would you spoil it under this video when it has nothing to do with his death?
What an incredible introduction to one of the best characters in the BrBa BCS universe.
“Don’t worry, it’s gonna be like I’m not even here” as his music blasts through the entire restaurant.
Perfect.
Gilliverse lol
paca paca paca paca en mi caballo
@@badsanta7356 it’s actually taca taca taca taca ☹️I just found that out
And then sits down right next to the money collector/counter
Brilliant
The funny thing is Lalo is the friendliest out of the whole Salamanca Family... but if you cross him, he's the most dangerous.
I think he’s the smartest. He’d talk to you with a big smile but secretly he plots behind your back. He’s very radical. He’s like a uppity version of Gus. Hella scary if you ask me.
My family thinks the same of me lol
I love how each Salamanca is so distinct and have such different personalities. From Hector to Tuco to Joaquin to Lalo to Marco, and Leonel etc.
@@justrandomthings319 Tuco’s a lunatic, the cousins are terminators, Hector’s the boss, and Lalo’s the brains
@@timovangalen1589 Not necessarily their roles but their behavior and attitude.
This introduction to Lalo is so cool. The fact that he's cooking in the back, the casual smile, the insistence on Nacho trying his food... It all says, "Hello. You don't know me, but you don't need to. I'm here for good. Get used to it." Then flashing that charming, chameleon-like, dangerous Lalo smile. What an amazing character.
and Varga judging this stranger in a calm and collected way, but also standing his ground, trying to figure out who outranks the other... Both actors played it very well. Bravo...
Tony Dalton (Lalo) is amazing. If you like BCS/BB you'd like Señor Avila from HBO, the main protagonist is Tony Dalton and it's the best latin american show I've ever seen (as a latino).
My favorite BCS character by far..The show is so much better now since Lalo's first appearance ,it's amazing.
I don't know which villain to like! Thanos or Lalo!?
You lame man
I love how friendly Lalo is BUT everyone is nervous around him. Brilliant.
the first time watchign this was soooooo, such a strange feeling. the pleasant atmosphere yet, crazy 8 is scared, nacho is reaching for his piece, then lalo reveals his last name yet hes all happy n shit.i remember thinking "a salamanca that isnt straight crazy?....this is about to get real bad..." lol
@@rainbowdragon1872because it's a bit obvious that he's a true sociopath. His superficial charm and everything. It's off-putting because it's not genuine
Tony Dalton is a fantastic actor. He’s got this incredibly charismatic and charming mask hiding a terrifying soulless killer.
@@S475-pb2dp Yes.
Tuco was evil combined with stupidity (and drug use!) which made him scary to be around
But Lalo is evil combined with sobriety & high IQ..... Which is ten times scarier IMHO
1k like over here
Lalo: “It’s gonna be like i’m not even here!”
Also Lalo: Casually takes over the whole show…
*crashes onto the timeline like a meteorite*
What is the movie name I have seen breaking bad this was not in that
@@parthgohil2782better call Saul a spin off
@@parthgohil2782better call saul
@@parthgohil2782This is Better Call SauL
One of the first things Lalo says to Nacho, "You're going to die." Last season is going to be wild.
Yes, and he says it in a way that is not usually said in spanish for that context. He is clearly implying that Nacho is going to die.
Destruccion+IVA it’s important to not disregard Nacho’s response.
“No gracias.”
@@Khalcetines I wonder if the song's lyrics have some hints at Lalo's character, or it's just a random song Lalo loves. I've seen translations of the lyrics, but I didn't take away much insight from them.. Nobody translates the main chorus line properly for some reason, but I suspect "paka paka" bit suppose to illustrate the sound of the horseshoes horse makes while the man is riding it. Sorta jokingly playful line. If that's the case, paired with an unclear threat to Nacho, it may hint that Lalo can't be trusted despite his jokester good guy attitude.
@@Khalcetines Wym?? in Mexico telling someone “Te vas a morir” before they taste really good food is completely normal. It could be foreshadowing, I agree but still it’s normal to say that.
@@yupicorsic The “paka paka” doesn’t mean anything. It’s like when blink 182 start singing “Na na na na” in their songs, it’s just to give meolody and a little extra to the lyrics.
”It’s gonna feel like I’m not even here.”
*Literally takes over the restaurant on Day 1
*Becomes boss immediately over everything
*Bringing more charisma than whole ABQ
*Playing kartel-chess with Gus
*Going alphamale with Mike
*Owns Saul
*Sleeps 1h/night
He's got that trump on Adderall energy. Just ready to sniff a line and make some noise
@@user-rf8pi7re1f how tf you manage corelate trump with Lalo, there is literally alike about those 2.
@@rainfall2880 they're both charismatic. They're both entertaining. They both barely sleep and they're both dangerous
@@rainfall2880 His name is literally Q so he’s probably one of those Qanon people
*Refuses to elaborate further
*Leaves
As a Mexican, i can say this is one of the best depictions we've ever gotten in any media of a regular, friendly Mexican dude who's pretty casual about everything... The fact that he is also insane and willing to kill people with a smile on his face just makes him even funnier for some reason
Agreed. Enduring almost two decades worth of Ana Lucia from Lost, Sand Snakes from Game of Thrones, and the Navarro's from Ozark, it's refreshing to see someone who isn't one-dimensional, unfriendly, unreasonable, and psycho for no reason for once.
Any other hispanic character from another show would've threatened to gouge out his eyeball the moment he turned down the food. Lalo still asserts himself while casually dismissing what could've been interpreted as a rude slight.
@@juanantonio5319 Ozarks had one of the cooler characters, Del but of course they killed him off for stupid reason. Such a waste.
For real he has the real Mexican charisma .
@@bertincastillo156 his actor Tony Dalton is incredibly talented at that. He used to be in telenovelas.
You've never watched Dora the Explorer?
This character is awesome! It was so cool to see his friendship with Howard evolve
Couldn't believe when they ended up sleeping together! So wholesome!
@@SofterSocks Honestly I wasn't expecting that, but it was truly a mind blowing moment
@@SofterSocks I wonder if they’re exploring each other’s bodies down there
You didn't see it? Lalo banged him. True alpha lmaoo
The dude who plays Nacho is incredible. He's simultaneously frightening and sympathetic at the same time.
@@adaraj4671 FR
Look up "Vaas from Far Cry 3". ;)
Because he knows a thing or two about 'insanity'
Mando gave one of the best video game performances of all time as Far Cry 3’s Vaas Montenegro, by far the best acted out video game antagonist.
He knows the definition of insanity, which is attempting to remove a Salamanca only for a worse one to come in
Lalo's first scene: charming, friendly, sympathetic
Lalo's last scene (as of S607): evil, terrifying, sinister force of nature
He was always terrifying for me, there's always something wrong with ppl who are TOO friendly
@@TovenDo.O.Video- Couldnt agree more, its like what Hank says in BB; "someone this clean is gotta be dirty"
How crazy is the part that Lalo says to Nacho "You're gonna die"
For sure he'd be evil, sinister and terrifying, they set him up, ambushed him on his home base and attempted to assassinate him. I wouldn't be very happy go lucky after that
Lalo's last scene (literally): smiling in the face of death
Lalo is, in my opinion, the most charismatic character of the BCS/BB universe
He was not nervous and always smiling but tuco very angry😁
Uh. Did you forget motherfuckin Gus?? 🥺
I mean Gustavo Fring is the INCARNATION OF CHARISMA
@@thatelise i am what i am
@@canzonettasullaria9472 are you Gustavo Fring? 😳
To think this character started as a throw away line from breaking bad and just how amazing a character he would become.
both of them damn
Vince did the work
Lalo sent you? Tell him it was Nacho who did it~Saul Goodman
Two characters
@@Brandonhayhew Peter Gould did the work too. It's also said that Vince was against introducing Lalo while Peter Gould was opting for it.
It really was a breath of fresh air watching someone in this universe who was as comfortable speaking both English and Spanish. That’s not an easy thing to do and it really adds to his character.
"It's gonna be like I'm not even here."
And yet even before Varga entered the restaurant, we could hear his presence loud and clear.
Yeah that last punch line did it for me.
One of the coolest character introductions in my opinion.
Saul in Breaking Bad whit that comercial, it was cool too
How about tywin lannister?
@@gamersfeuds9663 that was a cool one
@@HoloRC Interesting. His character reminds me of my boss, who used to be a corporal.
Nacho: It’s been a tough time recently, but looks like things are finally under control :)
Lalo, teleporting into the kitchen: Wernerrrrrr… ZIEGLER…
Mike; werner is dead.
Lalo; ignacio!!!
Literally
Do you know how many Werner Zieglers there are in Germany?
27, 26 now according to Mrs. Ziegler.
ZIEGLER
I love how Lalo bounces between Spanish and English. Firstly (as others have said) its a real pleasure to see and hear a legit bilingual person on the show and it shows that Lalo's brain is going a mile a minute.
Its not that impressive if its only english and your own mothertounge
C’mon, it’s super common for a lot of people who grew up in the US and were raised by mexican parents to do that. It’s not that big of a deal when you were exposed to both languages at a young age
@@Pakitorockerdifference is Dalton mixes fluent English with native Spanish. Many people born in the US born to Mexican parents don’t have the grasp of the Spanish language to be termed native speakers. They’re “pochos,” as the Mexicans like to put it. It’s refreshing to see a legitimate Mexican actor do his thing.
1:18 he wasn’t joking
Saul mentioned Ignacio and Lalo in Breaking Bad when he is held at gunpoint by Jesse and Walt after Badger's arrest. In a special feature, Vince said that he was so committed to the story that he actually travelled forward in time in order to get that line. Bravo, Vince, well done!
Bravo Vince! No writer has ever employed the foresight of Vince (Bravo!). He can fuck my body pillow any time he wishes.
@@Sevenerem hold up…
@@josephcooper5225 it's my wife now.
@@Sevenerem Congratulations
@@Grapezzzz We divorced.
Love the detail that Nacho didn't ate the food that Lalo offers because of distrust, and inmediately then, Lalo tells him that indeed he is an intelligent man. That demostrarte how pro-players are both of them.
"You're gonna die" apparently has double meanings in Mexico, Nacho could only answer no. That's why he says inteliigent wa awattre
1:49 He sounds so depressed and defeated.
It felt like his will shrinked in that Moment to a minimum
understandable 😂
This first appearance of Lalo is so sick. How the music scarily echoes in the restaurant, how Domingo and the chef look at nacho with prisoned eyes and how Lalo takes over the restaurant on the very first day in America shows how much power a single Salamanca has. The echoes of the music are everywhere which suggests that Lalo is everywhere, and will not stop until his target is eliminated or gone, like a Terminator. Man he's the best villain in the entire universe of BB/BCS
And what's scary is that nacho just made a guy bleed because he was defaulting on money, yet his voice pitched down when he saw Lalo
r/iamverysmart
Lalo is the best villain of any audiovisual productions, couldn't sleep watching this season. Gus is good, but still predictable as his character lines are always too fitted. Lalo my friend, he could be just any uncle you meet at sunday family dinner
@@nikiduncan396 alright the box cutter moment was terrifying indeed, thanks for the remind 😂
@@nikiduncan396 Gus is definitely a better written character and has more depth but damn Lalo is so entertaining it's impossible not to love him. He steals the show every time he's on screen.
The thing that makes Lalo scary is how he can switch like a light. One moment he’s kind and happy then the next moment he’s serious and ready to kill you but doesn’t show any real emotion like anger. Like the “tell me again” scene is a perfect example of this how he confronts Saul but is calm with him at the beginning but his demeanour slowly changes and that happiness in his face and mood changes and you can see he’s serious, which leads us on the edge of our seat with suspense. Amazing acting performance from Tony Dalton
The way he says "you're gonna die" after telling him how delicious the food is is chilling now that we know Nacho's fate.
Yet Nacho says "No thank you" =/.
Isnt it everyones fate?
@@haseebanjum3554 kim não. Deusa não morre
@@sgshumblecrumb6046 maybe that was a subtle hint that nacho was going to die on his own terms instead? grasping at straws though
well most characters we dont know in breaking bad will very likely die in bcs, lalo will follow for sure and kim too
The thing that I love the most about BCS is that you can feel every character in your heart, from Jimmy to Howard to Lalo, This show is so well written
For real. I didn’t feel that way with Breaking Bad’s characters outside of Walt, Jesse, and Mike, Saul and Gus. The others just have no depth outside of serving their roles. Better Call Saul fixes that major flaw, I mean Howard, Chuck, Kim, Lalo, Nacho, I can’t forget these characters and what they bring to the table.
From jimmy to howard to lalo 💀
I love how Lalo is friendly and charming in this entire scene yet your able to learn that he is the most dangerous man we've been introduced to so far.
"You're gonna die."
It's obvious he's talking about the food but that's some pretty unnerving foreshadowing
I think he meant it both ways.
"....somebody's going to prison. It's just a matter of who."
0:20 Nacho: Why do I hear Boss Music?
Lalo Salamanca had the same effect on Better Call Saul that Richie Aprile had on The Sopranos. Before him, the show was simply good, but after him, it became unbelievably excellent.
Totally true.
I was initially very disappointed they killed Richie off via Janice. I hated that exit for so long!
@@tonygreen4896 I actually liked it. It was unexpected for everyone both in the show and irl. Also I love how when we see him for the first time he threatens Chris for beating Adriana and then gets shot for beating Janice.
Are you suggesting Lalo is weirdly physically small for how intimidating he is to others? He seems tall to me.
Except I believe Lalo is much better. He's smarter and more capable than Richie, which is what Richie wanted to be but just didn't cut it. But then again Lalo doesn't have the jaackeeet so Richie is probably tougher lol.
@@hrossman7272 That's funny
Yet another perfect casting for the Breaking Bad universe. This guy is brilliant. Whoever did the casting for BCS of BB deserves some kind of recognition. Great casting all the way down.
i think part of the reason the casting in these shows is so good is because the people casted influence the characters and by effect the story. aaron paul's performance as jesse was so good that they kept him for the rest of the series
@@scrowfunk8109 That’s a very good point, I agree. Although in this case, Lalo had to be significant in the story because Saul mentions him in Breaking Bad. So they needed to cast someone great. Whereas they wanted to kill Jesse’s character in the first season of Breaking Bad.
@@scrowfunk8109
Yeah, like how they let Jonathan Banks form Mike's character on his own and ofc they let Tony Dalton do his own thing with Lalo
I’m super late but it never really sat well with me that he’s just another “cousin” of the family. He looks old enough to be Hectors younger brother it’d be better if he was an uncle to Tuco and the twins rather than their cousins. That’s my only nit pick otherwise he’s a great character and great actor
This is what makes Better Call Saul so good. Everything is subtle and there is very little exposition. Characters reading each other in scenes and how such tiny details are significant in the greater aspect is amazing.
By far the most charismatic character I've ever seen
1:53 this is the exact moment Eduardo becomes Lalo
The fact that Tony Dalton ACTUALLY speaks Spanish on top of all his other talent is incredible for native speakers whose immersion is thrown off every time Gus or Hector(probably the worst on the show) speak Spanish.
Giancarlo Esposito is the worst Spanish speaker by far. Even Hector is a bit better than him.
well i mean niether of those actors are of spanish descent so it makes sense
In fairness Mark Margolis was only cast to grimace and drool.
Let me guess, mikes Russian accent doesn’t stop your immersion?
@@jeffb1430 yeah, that's what i think! as for esposito and the others...i don't really get it why they wouldn't cast native speakers considering the characters and connections to mexico. tony dalton is the best example that they exist and i think they would add so much more authenticity to everything
The craziest thing about Lalo is that you know he's an evil man and a threat to everyone to all the main characters but you just can't find in yourself to truly hate the guy. Lalo can charm the shoes off of anyone. He will either be your best friend or your worst enemy. There is no in-between. The most charismatic villian I've ever seen on a TV show, I'm lowkey rooting for him but he is most likely going to be killed off in season 6 considering how deep he's gone.
July cannot come sooner
He's like Damon offa the vampire diaries 💀
"It will be like I'm not even here".
While his music is playing throughout the restaurant, symbolising how HUGE of an impact he's going to have. Damn, one of the best TV villains ever created.
I just rewatched this episode with my mother and I couldnt stop smiling. This is the most iconic character introduction ever for me
In memory of Lalo Salamanca. You will be always in our hearts ❤️
And under the lab
@@vasvas8914 ok wig
I love how he moves in a sort of cartoony way, never staying still, with his iconic song in the background, almost as if it’s a scene from Pixar
Notice how Nacho doesn't trust the food given to him. And Lalo acknowledges that he's smart.
Everyone notices the "You're gonna die!" but so few people notice the "No, thank you..." Things really could go either way, love it
Looking back at this now…
@@solidsnake9898 Yeah... It certainly was not how we expected it, though!
Always love how Lalo says that Nacho's smart for refusing the food. 2:01. Like he passed Lalo's subtle test.
It seems slightly odd that Lalo first appearance is just the end of Season 4. It feels like he has always been there - charming and crazy and dangerous like hell.
Rip lalo, he may be a horrible sociopath but damn he's a funny and entertaining dude.
Also a good cook
Agreed.
Most charismatic character on the show IMO. He’s a complete psycho but ya can’t help but be affected by his charm. Tony Dalton did an amazing job as Lalo.
Salamancas are great cooks
I finished the show, but kinda lost interest after he was killed. Probably my favorite villain character of all time in any show or movie.
It's funny how Lalo just shows up. Ignacio has no idea who he is. Then Lalo tells him he has made something special just for him. Hands it to him and says "you're gonna die". Lol 😆
In Mexico it’s completely normal to tell that to someone before they experience something really good, specially before tasting good food
@@danielamaris6367 to be sure, and i havent seen the full series, but this is quite the forshadowing thing to say to someone on a gangster show when you meet them...
@@DeathsquadDemongods Yea I agree it could be foreshadowing. But a lot of people that don’t know spanish think he just told him that out of nowhere. And there was a reason to tell him, it was related to the food, like praising himself.
"Está que te mueres" o "te vas a morir (de gusto) is Spanish coloquiall for "really really good"
So what does "here you are, and you are" mean? 2:04
Only Lalo can be both friendly and menacing at the same time.
To make this scene more realistic, Tony Dalton actually learn how to cook. Vince Giligan is a freakin genius man.
Source : Trust me
Before bcs Tony only ate hot pockets
@@MrTongen r/woosh
To make this scene more realistic, tony dalton actually learn how to breathe , vince giligan is a freakin genius man.
Bravo Vince!
This scene is such a vibe. The music, singing, the delicious looking food.
To see him looking over his shoulder not once but twice in this scene before entering the restaurant is part of the small things about this show I really appreciate - attention to detail.
2:36 What a boss, he even takes the dish to crazy 8 and give him pat on the back. Rich powerful and treats his employees with respect!
He actually does that because his sense of pride and power is so high that he treats his employees like puppy’s that he can put down at anytime he wants.
@@NothingAssigned or coz hes actually nice to guys who are "on his team", man gave Magnum PI and double of usual money wrapped up to Don Eladio just to introduce Nacho
Perfect nemesis for Gus Fring
Dzemil Mehovic I think, moreover, that scene is supposed to be him “subtly” one-upping Fring’s payment. That’s why he makes a comment praising Fring’s money right before he pulls out the car stunt. He’s charismatic, but he’s all about control.
I think that's just his own lunch. But I do love the way he goes right up to the front desk and puts his feet up, unlike the other Salamancas who are always sitting stoically behind their subordinate to show how important they area. Lalo exudes such confidence and control that he doesn't need to prove anything.
That “you’re gonna die” hitting real different
I love Lalo. He’s so charming and he makes the show 10x better.
This scene is such a masterpiece of television. Its so poetic it feels like a dream, especially with how random it is
1:18 incredible foreshadowing. Lalo’s arrival spelled death for Nacho. I love that even here before we see Lalo’s savagery and ruthlessness it’s clear that behind his smiles and friendliness there’s malice and danger radiating from him. Macho and gruff psychos like Tuco are intimidating, but calm, cool, and meticulous people like Lalo are a much greater threat. Lalo’s only flaw was himself. He outsmarted everyone but he got too cocky at the end. A fate Gus would later share…
I dont think its an actual foreshadowing, that is a pretty common expression here in latinoamerica
@@valentinpranno5636 It's a common expression everywhere, that's what makes it possible foreshadowing, it would be weird if he said "you're going to die" with no context.
He wasn’t exactly cocky in his final moments, he calculated his time to a minute - it’s just that Gus outsmarted him in a way that no one could’ve possibly predicted.
His death was foreshadowed when he became a drug dealer. As Mike says you choose to be in the game, so that means you must accept the consequences. He's just lucky his father wasn't killed along with him. Again, thanks to Mike.
he didnt get cocky, he just got outsmarted fair and square
Lalo is literally the most charming person in the whole series. His screen presence is amazing.
Not anymore after what he did to Howard 💔
Charming like a cobra.😎
In my opinion, Lalo is the best villain in the whole series
He's not a Villain bro take that back he's the best Salamanca
@@barneyschubert8449 lol bro all the Salamanca’s are villains, and Lalo is the best villain in Better Call Saul and the best Salamanca
Makes me wish Walt would’ve gone up against Lalo.
I think walt would have grotten along verry well with lalo
Nah. That honor goes to Chuck McGill. Who set this entire ball rolling.
1:19 "You're gonna die." After the S5 season finale, this seems to be quite foreshadow that no one saw coming.
The no thank you answer though
:( :( :( Well...
Obviously Dalton knocks it out of the park here with this intro, but credit has to be given to Michael Mando in his delivery of his lines in this scene. Between this and his eventual meeting with Don Eladio, he really knows how to toe the line of being outwardly respectful, while still clearly showing inner emotional tension. The way he delivers the lines "The Salamanca family" and "What are you doing here?" is just perfect. Simple, clean dialogue that conveys everything you need to know about how Nacho sees Lalo.
Look how he is vibing with the song while he is talking at 2:27 subconsiously signaling he is in control of the conversation.
Tony is sooo fun to watch can’t get enough!
If you had a cookout, Lalo just seems like he'd be the life of the party even if he was there to kill everyone. Nah... _especially_ if he was there to kill everyone.
Same old Lalo, always wants to kill everybody
- Jeremy Jahns
Wouldn’t that make him the death of the party?
Well that depends, is Fring invited and will there be Zafiro Añejo served?
@@Wolf-wc1js as long as there’s a pool for Eladio to dive into
I love that last shot as Lalo steps In to frame with Varga looking out from the kitchen, but it's almost feels like the frame represents what Varga is used to and suddenly the boisterous Lalo has just entered it , like Varga looking out at the landscape and realising shits about to get real. I think it speaks to the outstanding direction of Vince Gilligan and co.
One of the best characters in the entire Breaking Bad universe.
Tony Dalton's performance was a thing to behold.
Also, I love the subtle _"Don't worry. It's gonna feel like I'm not even here"_ while his song echoes throughout the entire restaurant, almost as if it was symbolising that this guy works quietly but is gonna be an absolute force to be reckoned with.
1:19 "You are going to die in season 6 episode 3, Rock and Hard Place, via self inflicted gunshot to the head."
I love how he says "don't worry, it´s gonna be like I´m not even here" and after this, all things start to happen because of Lalo is there.
I love how the cook got kicked out of the kitchen and doesnt know what to do now haha
I love these two! They just make the series even better than it already is
0:46..Final Boss health bar appears..💀💀
"You're gonna die" and the long pause after that? Man this show has great foreshadowing
He feels like a Narcos character suddenly just dropped into the Breaking Bad universe and is just having fun with it
Vince Gilligan really knows how to write a character introduction scene. And Tony Dalton does such a good job playing the absurd confidence and hubris of criminal lord.
I remember watching this first time... And I kept wondering who is this new actor... He grabs your attention and won't let you take your eyes off when he is on screen. He has normal physical appearance, yet he really has imposing screen presence. Brilliant casting and acting.
1:00 Notice how he even fakes being surprised? Sociopaths are always on edge and they don't get caught off guard like normal people do.
You think? I think he was surprised.
@@deltaytal No. It was a fake. Genuinely surprised people dont say "Woaaaah" with a happy face like that.
0:41 always struck me as a very Tarantinoesque scene. The music blaring, the tension, the reach for the gun, and pinché Lalo singing and cooking like he doesn't have a care in the world! 😂 One BAMF
"Yo soy Eduardo, but you can call me Lalo" and, if I'm not mistaken, nobody has ever called him Eduardo since that introduction.
"my name is Eduardo, but everyone calls me, Lalo"
so?
Gus- “Mike, please meet my associate, Eduardo”
Mike- “are you representing Eduardo Salamanca Aka “Jorge De Guzman”
Both in season 5, I’m sure there’s more but those are the ones I can think of. You should rewatch the show.
@@MrFring13 also Schuler asked Gus abt him i cant remember exactly what, like, is Eduardo Salamanca out of picture now(jailed) or something like that
Jimmy referred to him as Eduardo when he was receiving the bail money from the Salamanca twins.
I love scenes written like this. On paper, everything Lalo is saying is above board and just fine. It's normal, even. A friendly guy. But everything is about context. The context of the scene, knowing who he actually is, knowing he is not really being friendly, knowing Nacho hates him there and Lalo knows Nacho hates him there....that's what makes it brilliant. We don't always see great scenes like this anymore, they are not easy to create.
I seriously wish lalo was in the show more. He’s quickly become my favourite character in the BB universe (though I love mike and jimmy too almost as much). But he came in late season 4, and has been absent for most of season 6. Obviously the writing and story requires he not be as present at the moment. But Seriously, every time he’s on screen I can’t stop smiling. And every moment he’s not on screen, I find myself constantly asking when we’re gonna see him again. Brilliant fukn character. Tony dalton deserves an Emmy.
*Spoilers*
AAAAAND he's gone...
“You’re going to die” while staring Varga directly in the eyes, is ominous foreshadowing at its best.
Fitting that Fring’s penultimate nemesis matched him in culinary skills.
La forma en la que "switchea" entre español e ingles es genial, por fin un personaje latino que habla fluidamente el español ♥
Bolsa también habla bien los 2 idiomas… creo que son los únicos 2
@@EmiKncko Es verdad ! Se me paso Bolsa disculpas, bien con ese recordatorio.
Eladio también habla el español fluido.
@@x.6845 Si, pero el problema con Eladio es que suena muy Cubano (O Miamero, pues) para ser Mexicano.
El papa de nacho tambien :)
When a someone is introduced with fire music you know they are a big deal
Tony Dalton is about to blow up after this show is over, i feel like we’re gonna really get some good Lalo scenes next season
He's career is already expanding with shows like Hawkeye. I really hope it keeps getting bigger.
@@nathanieldiaz5254 Guy shouldve been Kraven the Hunter, hes perfect
@@nathanieldiaz5254 ¿Eres pariente de Lalo? ¿O Salamanca es un apellido común en México?
@@nathanieldiaz5254 I was so pleased to see him in Hawkeye. He's an outstanding actor.
@@omegajrz1269 No soy mexicano, soy español. Pero si, Salamanca es un apellido relativamente común en España y México.
To me, these two are undoubtedly the best characters in the entire series.
Yeah for sure
And this was the moment that showed us that Better Call Saul was going from a very good show to one of the best shows in history
It's good writing when a character that's only around for the last third of the show causes so much impact on your audience.
The extra they gave us with Krazy 8 I really loved. Especially Lalo giving him his name.
"youre gonna die" wow bravo, amazing foreshadowing
The fact that lalo says that he heard nacho its a smart guy and tells him "here you are" demostrates he put something in the taco he offered to him in order to see if he was smart enough to not accept food from a stranger, even if it was friendly or terrifying.
Nacho: "Why do I hear boss music?"
Howard: *You cannot fast travel when enemies are nearby*
As a mexican, I can't help to feel proud of Tony Dalton, a mexican actor that is being praised as one of the best characters in BCS. Keep wowing them, man!!
Edit: apparently, Tony Dalton was born in Tx, still, most of his roles have been in Mexican movies and series. (At least that's how I got to know him). He might not had been born in Mexico, but his blood surely is mexican.
I’m from Saudi Arabia and I’m proud of Tony too, I hope he gets more attention
Is Dalton a Mexican family name?
@@DarkFactory hes actually american, born in laredo tx
@@yourex9961 lol why? What's he got to do with Saudi Arabia?
@@justshanky3012 he's just saying he's from Saudi Arabia. Chill out
Great intro. Dalton has this amazing ability where his eyes and overall look go from light and humorous one moment to dark and sinister in a blink. Lalo is a superb villain; in some ways more terrifying than Gus because he’s more believable and grounded in reality.
Lalo is a brilliant character. Best line: "It's going to be like I'm not even here."
I remember watching this live. When Lalo told Nacho you’re going to die that told me nachito didn’t have a happy ending in store
Lalo is the culmination of all the previous Salamancas and is the most dangerous out of all of them.
The unpredictability of Tuco.
The ruthlessness of the twins.
The cunning of Hector.
It’s no wonder Gus put out all the stops to kill him before he could expose his entire operation.
Shame how he died lalo’s downfall was his cockiness just like gus later in breaking bad . lalo wanted to be a showman and record Gus final moments when he could’ve just shot him and taken pics of the lab but no lalo had to make a show out of it I guess even in the end he never took anything serious not even his own death . still cool one man almost took down fring’s operation not even Walter did that on his own he needed hector for the bomb on Gus , lalo on his own was taking it to Gus and Mike 😂 and even a traitor in nacho !!!!