Breaking Bad fans were eagerly waiting for Hank Schrader to uncover Walter White's hidden double life as Heisenberg. Despite many clues left by Walt throughout the series, it took until the end of the fifth season for Hank to finally put it all together. From Walter's reckless behavior to his connection to stolen lab equipment, there were numerous instances where Hank could have realized the truth earlier. These missed clues, such as Walter's sudden wealth and his association with Jesse Pinkman, should have pointed Hank in the right direction. Ultimately, it was a combination of Walt's inflated ego, careless remarks, and Skyler's fear for their children's safety that should have pushed Hank to unravel the mystery sooner. Hank's failure to connect the dots and see through Walt's facade allowed Heisenberg to operate freely until the very end of Breaking Bad.