RE: Why does Jack kill Hank?
In the television series "Breaking Bad," Jack Welker, the leader of a neo-Nazi gang, kills Hank Schrader to protect his own interests and those of Walter White, also known as "Heisenberg." Hank, who is a DEA agent and Walter's brother-in-law, has finally caught Walter and is ready to bring him in for his crimes in the methamphetamine manufacturing and distribution ring.
The pivotal moment comes in the episode titled "Ozymandias," which is the third to last of the series. Walter had previously called Jack and his gang for help when he realized Hank and his partner Steve Gomez had tracked him down to his money's hiding place. However, once Walter sees that Hank has been captured, he tries to plead for Hank's life, offering all his money to Jack in exchange for letting Hank go.
Jack executes Hank instead because he sees him as a liability that could dismantle his criminal operations. From Jack's perspective, Hank knows too much about their illegal activities, and even if Jack accepted Walter's money in exchange for Hank's life, there would be no guarantee that Hank would not pursue them later. Additionally, by this point in the series, Hank has made it clear that he would never cut a deal and would attempt to bring everyone involved in the meth operation to justice, including his own brother-in-law.
Hank's death is a crucial moment in the series, setting in motion the final events leading to the conclusion of the show. It demonstrates the ultimate consequences of Walter's choices and his descent into the criminal underworld, illustrating that no one, not even family, is safe from the repercussions of his actions. It also reinforces the cold, ruthless nature of Jack and the world Walter has become entangled with.
In summary, Jack kills Hank because he perceives him as an undeniable threat to his and Walter's illegal ventures, regardless of the money offered and the family ties at stake. It's a stark portrayal of the tragic fallout from Walter's journey into moral corruption.