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“ | Now understand this: After I walk out here, I never wanna see you again. Never. This cartel shit is too hot for me. You got it? | „ |
~ Caldera to Nacho Varga. |
“ | Depressed? No, no, no. I love being a vet. Look over there, see that? That's what it's all about. Animals are my life. It's this other stuff that's getting to be too much, no offense. | „ |
~ Caldera talking about his job to Jimmy McGill. |
Dr. Caldera is a supporting character in the legal crime drama series Better Call Saul. He is a veterinarian with connections to the Albuquerque criminal underworld who provides illegal contacts and work for his clients.
He was portrayed by Joe DeRosa.
What Makes Him Magnificent?[]
- He runs a legitimate veterinary clinic which he also uses to front for his services as a fixer providing jobs for criminal clients and connecting them with his underworld contacts.
- He requires his visiting clients to bring animals as a cover and sometimes discreetly treats them for injuries like gunshot wounds that would arouse suspicion to the public.
- He loves caring for animals more than anything.
- He conducts himself in a friendly manner that is genuine and offers support for his clients.
- He helps Mike find work and begin his criminal career.
- He saves the life of Nacho Varga when the latter was shot, while opting out of the Cartel's business.
- He helps Jimmy succeed in several of his schemes, through establishing his connections with Huell and Ira and providing him a drug that dilates one's eyes for his plan against Howard.
- His notebook of contacts is written in a cipher concealing its illicit nature.
- He eventually grows tired of and retires from the crime business, leaving Albuquerque to become a full-time veterinarian, while also managing to avoid being caught for his crimes.
What Makes Him a Baddie?[]
- He associates with many criminals and gives people opportunities to participate in illegal activities by setting up connections with his contacts.
Trivia[]
- His criminal contacts include fellow MBs Ed Galbraith, Ira, Lawson, Mike Ehrmantraut, Nacho Varga and Patrick Kuby.
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