10 Best Villains In The Breaking Bad Universe

10. Lydia Rodarte-Quayle

Lydia is an interesting case. She played a crucial role in the expansion of both Gus and Walt's respective empires. She was the mastermind behind multiple deaths: ten of Gus's former employees, as well as Declan and his gang. On paper, she is an absolute powerhouse -- a force to be reckoned with like no other.

In reality, though, she is a timid, high-strung person, nervous and shaky on almost every occasion. She is averse to blood and violence, and constantly fears that she may be betrayed or killed.

That's part of what makes Lydia such a fascinating character. She's made quite a life for herself through the pain and destruction left behind by the meth trade, yet she does something that no one else in the business does: she looks away.

Gus, Tuco, Hector, Walt... all of them were well-aware of the inherent violence in their business, and they didn't shy away from it. They may not have liked it sometimes, but they never tried to be above it. Lydia, though? She did. When Jack's gang killed Declan's crew, she plugged her ears and covered her eyes. Even in the dirtiest of businesses, she couldn't stomach getting her hands dirty.