i get why people hate skylar now, I really do
Now the title makes so much sense... GOD DAMNIT!!!!
I totally understand the situation Walt has put Skyler in and why it's so difficult, but damn if she doesn't know how to just make everything even worse
Interesting episode name choice. It makes sense, though.
I got chills watching him reason what he did. And the closing "I.F.T." scene was remarkable
I.F.T- "I fucked Ted."
+1 for the action.
I was thinking what does I.F.T means before watching this episode.
Just adding a comment to balance out all the Skyler hate. After all Walter has done I don't see how I can ever take his side.
Remember, Walter has killed multiple people, let Jane die, and endangered his family -- all because he was too proud to accept help from Elliott way back in season 1. Walter claims everything he did was for his family. In truth, it was all to avoid having to compromise on his own pride.
Walter should be thankful Skyler hasn't sold him out yet. Add to that how manipulative he's being and I don't really blame Skyler for acting out. If I was in in her place I wouldn't consider us married anymore.
I literally gasped after Skyler said IFT :scream:
yeah no way I'm listening to anyone who defends Skylar.
I knew all this was about... was her wanting to fuck her boss.
Husband breaks the law to protect the family? Worse guy ever!
Boss breaks the law... all good!
Typical
83 | Dang, Walt has Salamanca problem that is very dangerous to him. It interesting to see how Gus Fring would be handle it. Beside that Hank and Skyler have strong character development that shape how their mindset are would be. Walt at first smartly played his card, but then Skyler had her ace card unfolded. In addition Jesse would be ready to let her go.
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Rating: 82.62
Plot
25%: 2.5
50%: 2.3
75%: 2.3
100%: 2.7
Favorite Character
The second Ted was introduced, I knew where things were heading. I understand Skylar's perspective but basically saying that you're waiting for your husband to die to spare his son embarrassment (wouldn't be surprised if she really meant her embarrassment) is really messed up. I'm surprised I don't see anyone mentioning that, unless I misread something about the scene.
First she treats him like shit without letting him explain, then when he finally tells her the truth; that he did it to secure the family's entire future...she goes and fucks her boss. She is one of the few understandable characters I don't mind people bashing.
fuck skyler hope walt whacks off ted
I feel sorry for Skyler - she clearly got the short end of the stick in this whole deal, being lied to and still being taken as the villain in the whole story. Walter doesn't give her a break ... "Honesty is good" :(
Also I'm not sure I understand the significance of Hank leaving the gun in the car. Does that mean he was trying to face death somehow?
Quit with the hoe games Skylar, there are bigger things at play here that you fail to recognize - obviously. I mean damn girl, you taking the whole looking a gift horse in the mouth thing a step further, you straight taking a DUMP in that gift horses mouth! Talk about shooting yourself in the foot - you're a simple fool for that not to mention you're behaving like a basic bi*ch lol
This is hands down one of the most intense and complex episodes of the series, and not just because of the acronym revealed at the end (which by itself is a punch to the gut). It’s a prime example of how Breaking Bad manages to balance psychological tension, personal drama, and crime world twists. The focus here is all about control—or more like, the lack of it—and how each character deals with that in different and often destructive ways.
First off, we’ve got Gustavo Fring, the master of calculated coolness, trying to keep things under control with the Salamanca cousins and the cartel. Since the beginning, Gus has always seemed to be one step ahead, but here, we start to see the first cracks. He might look like he’s in charge, but when “El Jefe” makes it clear that Walt’s time is running out, the doubt creeps in: can Gus really maintain control for much longer? For the first time, he doesn’t seem so untouchable.
Then there’s Hank, who’s on the verge of a breakdown. The guy who’s always come across as the “alpha male” of the show is now hiding behind bar fights to cope with the paralyzing fear of going back to El Paso. What’s most interesting here is Hank’s vulnerability, which up until now, has been hidden behind his tough, jokey exterior. But like with every good character in the series, that facade starts to crack. The moment he leaves his gun in the car before picking a fight in the bar perfectly shows how desperately he’s trying to hold on to whatever control he thinks he still has.
Jesse… oh, Jesse. If there’s one character that’s painful to watch, it’s him. His grief over Jane is heartbreaking, and watching him repeatedly call her number just to hear her voicemail is gut-wrenching. When he finally hears the number’s been disconnected, it’s like something inside him dies for good. Jesse’s in a state of total apathy, directionless, and the idea of going back to the meth business feels almost like him accepting that life doesn’t matter anymore. He’s not in control, and the worst part is, he doesn’t even seem to care.
And then there’s Walt. The “boss” of the show is back to playing the manipulation game, this time in his own home. The scene where he shows up making dinner like nothing happened is brilliant in its arrogance. Walt thinks that, since he did everything “for the family,” he has the right to reclaim his role as the patriarch without question. He plays on Walter Jr.’s love for him and tries to use food and a fake sense of calm to get control of the situation again. But the truth is, no matter how hard he tries, Walt isn’t in control of anything. Skyler’s the one with the final word, and the bomb she drops at the end of the episode—“I fucked Ted”—proves it. This is the moment Skyler takes back the control Walt thought he had. She’s no longer passive, no longer waiting for things to sort themselves out. She takes action, and even though it’s impulsive, it’s her way of retaliating against the suffocating grip Walt is trying to impose.
The show has always been brilliant at exploring the nuances of power and human relationships, but “I.F.T.” takes that to a new level. The episode title is the final blow, not just to Walt, but to the fans too. It’s an emotional and narrative twist that makes it clear that no one is really in control. Every character is, in some way, drifting, desperately trying to hold on to the reins of their lives, but failing miserably. The power struggle between Walt and Skyler is the highlight of the episode, but Hank’s downward spiral and Jesse’s apathy are equally crucial pieces of this puzzle of lost control.
And to top it off, the little bits of humor—like the pizza on the roof or the cartel cousins stealing the old lady’s van (who they killed, as seen in the deleted scene)—are the special touch that only Breaking Bad can pull off without it feeling forced.
Shout by Jeff ClarkeBlockedParent2015-03-23T14:08:09Z
I.F.T. - after watching the episode, I now know what this means. LOL.