Walter White Jr.

A teenager navigating high school while managing cerebral palsy and a father's criminal double life.

Walter Hartwell White Jr., also known by his alias Flynn, is a fictional character portrayed by RJ Mitte in the American crime drama series Breaking Bad. He is the son of protagonist Walter White and his wife Skyler, and has cerebral palsy, which manifests as speech difficulties and impaired motor control requiring the use of crutches. His younger sister is Holly White.

Quick Facts

Series: Breaking Bad
First minor: Pilot
First date: January 20, 2008
Full name: Walter Hartwell White Jr.
Creator: Vince Gilligan
Portrayed by: RJ Mitte
Last minor: Felina
Last date: September 29, 2013

Lore & Background

Walt Jr. is the teenage son of chemistry teacher Walter White Sr. and bookkeeper Skyler White, who worked at Beneke Fabricators before moving to A1A Car Wash. He has cerebral palsy (CP). In Season 1, he argues with his parents over his father's cancer treatment decisions and receives a warning from a police officer for attempting to buy beer. By Season 2, he adopts the alias 'Flynn' and creates a website for cancer donations, which Saul Goodman helps fund using Walt's drug money to launder it.

In Season 3, he remains with both parents as they navigate family tensions; Skyler does not move out until Season 5 following the Ted Beneke incident. In Season 4, Walt buys him a Dodge Challenger that remains parked and is never crashed or destroyed by anyone in the series. Later, Jr. discovers his father bloodied from a bar fight, which Walt falsely blames on gambling losses. He permanently adopts the Flynn alias, refuses money sent by his father, and eventually moves into a small apartment with Skyler.

Reader's Guide

Walter Jr. begins the series as a supportive son dealing with his father's cancer diagnosis while managing his own cerebral palsy. He adopts the alias 'Flynn' in Season 2. His relationship with Walt deteriorates as he becomes aware of inconsistencies in his father's behavior, eventually learning the truth about Walt being Heisenberg and funding the family through drug money. The pivotal moment occurs when Jr. discovers Walt caused Hank's death; he calls the police on his father during an attack on Skyler. Following this, he permanently uses the name Flynn, moves away from the family home, and rejects all financial aid from Walt.

Did You Know?

To portray the character accurately, Mitte had to regress from his own therapy, learning to walk on crutches and slur his speech.
The alias 'Flynn' was derived from actor Errol Flynn.
A real website matching the one created by Walt Jr. in the show existed as of 2013, with donations directed to the American Cancer Society.
Series creator Vince Gilligan initially considered killing off Walt Jr. early in the series but decided against it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Walter White Jr.?

He is the teenage son of Walter and Skyler White who goes by the nickname Flynn. He lives with cerebral palsy, which affects his speech and mobility throughout the series.

How does his story conclude?

At the series finale, Flynn survives the events surrounding Walt's death and continues life with Skyler and Holly. He is confirmed to be alive, though estranged from his biological father after learning the truth about his actions.