Christopher Cousins played Ted Beneke, in the second season of the critically acclaimed television series "Breaking Bad”. American actor Christopher Maher Cousins began his television career in 1986. He appeared in thirteen episodes of AMC's Breaking Bad as a guest.
The story of Breaking Bad revolves around Walter White, a chemistry teacher and a devoted father, who descends to a life of crime after being diagnosed with Stage 3 terminal lung cancer. Two years are allotted to him. He teams up with Jesse Pinkman, one of his old students, and together they rise to prominence, take on obstacles, and build a family—all while hiding from his DEA-affiliated brother-in-law, Hank.
Ted Beneke is an essential component of the Breaking Bad program and plays a significant part in the connection between Walter and Skyler. Ted not only becomes a source of more conflict for the couple Skyler and Walter White, but he also serves as a warning to everyone who would disagree with Heisenberg and his family.
Ted's involvement became more and more entwined with the major characters' dramatic plotlines as the series progressed, mostly centred upon tax fraud and his contentious relationship with Walter White's wife Skyler White.
Understanding Ted Beneke’s role in Breaking Bad
Theodore "Ted" Beneke, inherited Beneke Fabricators from his father, Mr. Beneke, who is the former president and owner of the company. Ted was Skyler White's previous boss and short-term romantic companion.
Ted lets Skyler return to her previous position as his accountant in his company. Despite his long-standing attraction to Skyler, Ted does not pursue her until she returns in season three. Skyler has an affair with Ted to get even with Walt.
When Skyler notices discrepancies in the company's finances, Ted confesses to her that he has been committing tax fraud to keep the business afloat and save everyone's jobs.
Ted even receives money from Skyler to pay the government, but he has other plans. Since Skyler is the one who kept Ted's finances, she offers to put up Walt's money to pay Ted's tax so she wouldn't be involved in this plot.
However, Ted takes the money to buy a new automobile and tries to reopen his business.
How does Ted’s story conclude in Breaking Bad?
After learning about Ted's dishonest behaviour, Skyler made an effort to get her involved in falsifying the company's financial documentation.
But by the fourth season, they were under intense IRS surveillance. Ted was facing bankruptcy and jail time due to his mounting debt, which exceeded $600,000. Even when Skyler offered financial support, Ted's unyielding rejection caused things to get out of hand.
When Skyler runs out of choices, Saul sends two of his men, Kuby and Huell, to compel Ted Beneke to sign the IRS check, they even succeed in getting his signature.
But Ted tries to run away in a panic, tripping over a loose rug and colliding with a counter with his head.
Did Ted die in Breaking Bad?
No, in Breaking Bad, Ted did not pass away. Ted suffered a fracture to his neck and went into a coma. He might have posed a significant risk to Skyler, Saul, and possibly even Walter White when he awoke.
Ted, however, declared he would never divulge any of the information he had because he was so terrified of what had happened to him and what might happen to his family.
His secrets would die with him; he would continue to tell the same narrative about having an accident. He would meet a more unfavourable end if he spoke.