Nacho's Dad Being Wholesome For 20 Minutes | Better Call Saul 

Mike: a criminal father who lost an honest son. Manuel: an honest father who lost a criminal son.

You can tell how much nacho loved his father.

Papa Varga is the true protagonist of this universe.

Nacho in S2: Thinks Mike is trying to threaten him and his Dad Nacho in S6: Mike is the only person he trusts to look after his Dad after he dies

"Do not try to upsell him." This line in and of itself shows Papa Varga's integrity.

The scene where Nacho had his last call with his dad was so heart wrenching 😭

His English even improves as the show goes on. Because Nacho wasn’t there to translate for him anymore, damn…

"My boy is gone... You gangsters and your justice" :(

The way he calls mike out on his denial will always be one of my favorite scenes from the show. Great character.

It hurts so much seeing Nacho cry, not only because he is saying goodbye to his father, but because the last thought his father had of him is that of disappointment.

There are few characters who can actually say they stand as a symbol of purity, and even justice, in this world but Nacho’s papa stands out as one of those people who never compromised his principles and always urged Nacho to do what he believed was the right thing even though his love for his son remained unwavering. I hope he found some peace in the long term. ❤️

“Don’t try to upsell him” Always stuck with me:)

I love Nacho’s Dad. He was the one of the only characters that never gave in, never committed any crime, no matter what kind of pressure or intimidation. He was one of the only true good people.

Anyone who stands up to Hector Salamanca has my respect

The anguish in papa Vargas face at 15:25. You can tell he realizes nacho must be in a bad predicament. Its heart wrenching

6:36 His heart was too pure to let his son walk away without hearing him say "Mijo". 🥺

“I always thought I was keeping the shop for you”

Great actor, you can really tell he acted like a real father for Nacho's character. He put all the little gestures and nuances in these scenes and created a trully believable character. Greetings from Spain!

Papa varga was the nicest guy i knew in the entire breaking bad universe

Nacho's dad and Jane's dad are the most tragic character, both are great father and losing a child who lived in crime world.

I'm glad he survived. Thanks to Mike (again). He saved so many people lives, but ended in an acid barrel. So sad.

I think Mike really felt for the old Man's loss, he saw him as another "honest guy." Which is exactly what the character of Nacho's father is. He's an "honest broker" in a pit full of Vipers.

I wish I had a father like Papa Varga. I would never make him sad.

I honestly cry every time I think about this lovely sweet man losing his son.

11:11 Papa Varga refuses to even touch the mug with the coffee. He knows how Nacho got the money to buy it and he simply won't drink from it.

At the end he sticked it right into Mike. I loved that scene. People always woo Mike saying he's respectable or something but he's the most morally fcked up person on the show.

Everytime Nacho shows up he seems so scared, so afraid. He wants to protect his family, but it's Nacho who needs someone to protect him. Papa Vargas doesn't have that fear, a true father, brave and always trying to teach his son to stand by what he believes. Ignacio unfortunately didn't inherit that bravery.

The scene in nachos house has some of juan carlos Cantu's best acting. They really knocked the ball out of the park with his casting

Seriously he was the the chilliest guy in the Breaking Bad universe with Badger and Skinny Pete, I was so sad when Nacho died

Papa Varga is one of the only characters that's like always good, no matter what, so much integrity and honesty. You could tell that Nacho always hated how much his work was not right with his father, and how much he wished to make his father proud and happy.

this world doesn't deserve people like papa nacho and thats why there should be more people like him,always strive to be kind, reality doesn't need to be bleak.

I just can't figure out how Nacho ended up the way he did. It's obvious that his father set a strong example and worked very hard to protect his son from the evils of the world. So why didn't it take? What compelled Nacho to rebel against such goodness and head down such a dark path?

Mas respecto por papa Varga!!! Nacho deserves better! Such a strong man after everything that happened....1 of the best characters out of the Breaking Bad universe.

19:30 That shot is so awesome! Mike isn't free anymore, he's too deep in the game and Nacho's father ist truelly free. Free of wanted revenge or being a criminal because of greed.

The most moral character in the show.

Loved the scenes with him and nacho,flawless perfomances😁

Papa Varga, Andrea and Brock Cantillo, Walt Jr., Huell, Lyle and Howard Hamlin are the only selfless and wholesome innocent morally good characters in Breaking Bad It’s a real shame two of them died 😢

Papa Varga, Donald, Walt Jr and Andrea were the only characters in the BB / BCS universe who were genuinely righteous and weren’t morally reprehensible, they didn’t deserve what happened to them

This show inspired me to learn Spanish like you wouldn't believe. Its a journey, especially being limited to just google translate, but one day I want to comprehend these conversations without the use of subtitles.

It almost feels like watching the Father of a drug addict. He wants to help, he wants it to stop and his son to be better, but he's tried everything and doesn't know what to do anymore. And maybe he knew that Nacho was dead long before Nacho himself knew.

We should all hope to be like Papa Varga. Honest, good will, and pure hearted.

0:23 - Never noticed this scene where Nacho asks Mike to get out indirectly...

The fact that he tells nacho in Spanish to not upsale him is actually so nice cuz it’s usually the other way around 😂

I love how he would not take Hector's money. He knew that the slightest amount of corruption could be life-changing. He wasn't just the most decent person on the show; he was the wisest.

Jesse Pinkman's parents? If you're watching this: this is how you parent.

*Wholesome moments of Papa Varga* So basically, all the scenes in which Papa Varga featured!

this man is a phenomal actor, absolutely believable in every scene he's in

It's so adorable how he would rather keep the integrity and pride of the chrysler rather than accepting a big cashout job of an expensive gator leather It sort of tells us that he's actually passionate in the art of upholstery and sees the beauty in it rather than a soulless salesman looking for a buck

One of the only innocent people in the brba universe

It was such a happy surprise to see Papa Varga in the new Black Panther 💜

Mike understands nacho's dad He lost his son too Only thing is, he knows what he couldve done, but he's shackled Papa Varga didnt know how deep his son was in the business, so he tries to warn his son The Criminal Father now experienced again what it feels to lose a child, only that he saw it in someone elses eyes, the eyes of a hardworking honest and innocent man

His English got a lot better. I guess he studied after those 11 hour workdays.

he needs more recognition

Papa Varga is the only character in this universe who never compromised his morals

My dad is exactly like this which hurts me more if I’d ever let him down

God I miss this show

Michael Mando is a damn good actor.

He is the only one without ulterior motives… what an evil man Gus … threatening this angel

BB/BCS has one of the best RU-vid channels. No overly long intro, they upload all the best clips, and they make cool compilations like this one.

That's just his entire screen time

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Revenge is never the answer. Too many people choose wrath over sadness

Nacho had too much Luck to have a Father like that. Undeserved.

There isn’t worse feeling than the one you feel that you failed your dad. If you re a son it hurts and follows you for the rest of your life.

There is a mechanics shop near me that is like this, you know valued for their honesty. They are always backed up with so much business because everyone in the area trusts them.

"Nacho's Dad Being Wholesome for 20 Minutes." and it's the most heartbreaking video you've ever seen.

Bruh. You forgot to include scene where he was nice with Fring's subordinate

6:53 lol at the title error being "Nippy"

Ignacio’s dad is… Nacho’s

19:26 That's a good shot of Mike being in a cage going the wrong path and Nacho's dad being free by following the honest path

0:48 here we see how simple and humble nacho's father is, the customer asks for expensive material and he recommends a cheaper one.

The title of this video made me actually laugh out loud. Well done.

Papa Varga is the only characher in the entire bb and bcs series that represents the true aspects of a fair living man. The only one who know the real meaning of justice

His real name is Alvarez, the colombian Kingpin. He keeps a low profile but manage to destroy Cartel, Gus, Declan and Jack organizations.

"And don't try to upsell him" (mike) is why you must protect him

One of the very few decent human beings in the whole BB / BCS universe.

He's so awesome

The fact that Nacho was hiding in another mechanic shop must have got him thinking about how he use to do that type of work with his dad in their shop.

90% of Mexican dads are like Nachos dad

Beautiful.

my heart cant handle watching this in one sitting

Papa Varga was such a sweet man. I'd like to think that after the events of Breaking Bad he just kind of quietly shook his head at all the madness that had consumed New Mexico and went off to live a life of happy retirement in the old country.

Papa Varga's story is one of the saddest in BCS. He was the only character in the show that had a solid moral compass. He didn't do enough for his son, but he did the best he could, and nobody else on the show can say otherwise.

Poor papa Varga! He was a good man who worked hard to become a business owner, not only that but he only wanted the best for his son. Nacho wanted to get money fast by loosing his morals and soul in the process, if he just followed his father he still could've been successful! But the new generation want's instant gratification, and that instant gratification cost him everything

Morality-wise, Papa Varga is like the Walt Jr. of BCS. Completely different demographic, but very similar.

He learned a lot of english from the first scene to the last one...

A very powerful interaction between Mike and Nacho's dad. Not only does Mike relate to the dad, being a criminal father who lost his honest son and an honest father who lost his criminal son, but he also gets exposed to his denial. The idea that a wrong cannot be corrected with another wrong rings in your ear and complimented by the powerful imagery that shows even if Nacho's dad is behind the fence, it is Mike that is truly caged. Caged in a world full or wrongs, sin, and strife.

Epitome of a good man

Man after watching this i just had to go and hug my dad

The whole first scene when he is trying to make sure mike doesn't waste his money

I cry every time nacho says goodbye to his father 😭

And to think Gus wanted Tyrus to pay a visit to this man…

6:52 "Nippy"

God bless papa Varga ❤

When the dad leaves Mike with that final line, that's where you see Mikes mask break. He doesn't even offer more condolences or such, like he would do with Jessie or such. He can't find any words, he doesn't make a sound, his face goes so broken. And then he slowly walks away, as you hear crickets in the air. He in that moment finds himself sorely regretting momentarily, regretting ever joining the cartel business and agreeing to be their dirty work man. He fooled himself into thinking he was better, that he could still be a goodman, that he was only taking out criminals and bad people, but the dads words make him doubt all that. Because he sees himself standing there, learning his son is dead. And this time, he was on the side of the criminals who did it and got away with it. Perhaps he wishes to speak, to call out to the dad, to apologise, to repent, to maybe even walk away from crime altogether. But it's too late, there's nothing left to be said. He can't back out, and that's how he finds himself walking to the car, going back to business. That's all he has left, and from then on until he dies, he resigns himself because now everytime he does the dirty work, he hears Nacho's dads words, sees him staring through the fence in disgust.

The last scene from Fun and Games really hits deeper, when you remember that Mike was a corrupt cop with an honest son and Papa Varga was an honest man with a criminal son. Both of them lost their sons because of the criminal world...

We first meet Nacho's dad as he uses Nacho to translate in order to ensure that the customer (Mike) gets fair treatment, even pressing Nacho to curve the spending down. Why? Because the Dad is a bad businessman? No, its because that is what is FAIR to the customer, who is seeking expert advice. The fake language barrier is not to exploit the customer with secret side talk. Fairness is the father's code. Fairness is the foundation of justice. It is the symbolized as the balanced scales that are upheld by the (blind) Lady Justice in all the statues, as she also holds a sword to symbolize the consequences of our actions. Justice is why the Dad encourages Nacho to go to the police. At the end of this video, Mike mentions 'Justice' and the Dad says "Justice???" Mike thinks it is lost in translation, but the Dad is incredulous and flabbergasted that this despicable Narco gangster, who is involved in the death of his only son, would use a word that the Dad lived every moment of his life abiding by, living by the code of justice and fairness.

The scene at Nachos house has to be one of my favorites of the entire series.

I will miss the show but will miss Papa Varga more 🥲

Nacho's dad is the guy who names Namor in the Black panther movie