At this point, Walt deserves little pity. Jesse does all the hard work and doesn't get his fair share :(
I like how even though Jesse was the only one who cooked it and sold it, Walter still got his half. They're still partners even if Walter isn't apart of making it. I bet that'll piss Walter off and he's going to rant off on Jesse like he always does.
I didn't like how Jesse tried to get the clerk addicted to meth. I forgot he's a POS
Skylar makes me hate watching because of her.
I thought that glass was going to break. I think Walter Jr. should take down the website now.Giving Jessie only half of the money was a brilliant idea.
75 | Hank and Walt are completely changed here. Hank had a big obsession to catches Heisenberg that made him changed mentally. In other hand since Walt being told by his wife, she having affairs, He got mad and act carelessly. It kind of felt rushed how this show develops their character, it's more rational if those behavior changed is temporarily.
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Rating: 74.76
Plot
25%: 2.3
50%: 2.3
75%: 2.3
100%: 2
Favorite Character
Here we have a really interesting mix of action and inaction, which is totally the show’s trademark, right? More than an episode packed with explosions or big twists, it’s really an exploration of human behavior under pressure, and the series does this better than most. This episode is a turning point for a lot of characters, and it’s planting the seeds for changes that are coming.
At the center of it all, we’ve got Walt. After the bombshell of the last episode, he’s clearly trying to regain control, which slipped through his fingers with Skyler’s revelation about her affair with Ted. His pathetic attempt to throw a potted plant at Ted’s office window is a perfect snapshot of where Walt is emotionally: a broken man who, no matter how much he tries to take action, fails miserably. The pot doesn’t even scratch the window, and the scene, both comical and sad, symbolizes Walt’s powerlessness outside of the world of crime. It’s in meth dealing where he feels powerful, respected, and in control.
What’s fascinating is how Walt bounces between his role as a teacher and as a drug kingpin. He still tries to maintain this moral facade by criticizing Jesse for the “quality” of his meth, but, in reality, he misses that world and the feeling of being the best at what he does. When Gus buys Jesse’s product and splits the money with Walt, it’s clear that Gus knows exactly how to pull Walt back into the game: by feeding his ego instead of using threats. It’s a smart move by Gus, who subtly manipulates Walt into returning to cooking.
The relationship between Jesse and Walt also takes on new layers. Jesse is trying to fill the void left by Heisenberg’s “retirement,” but Walt shuts him down hard with that brutal critique of his product. Walt’s abrupt shift from mentor to critic shows he’s more focused on asserting his superiority than actually helping Jesse. It just reinforces how, even when Walt tries to distance himself from the crime world, he can’t let go of the power that comes with it.
Another standout is Hank, who’s clearly adrift, dealing with the pressure of possibly going back to El Paso, something he’s deeply afraid of. In this context, the appearance of blue meth feels like a lifeline. Now, Hank has an excuse to avoid El Paso and focus on the Heisenberg investigation. This plot is building tension, and the episode does a great job of slowly raising the pressure, which is bound to explode at some point.
The first half of the episode moves a bit slower, but it’s rich with subtle tones. The scene where Walt awkwardly flirts with the school principal, for example, is a classic example of the show’s humor in uncomfortable situations. His interaction with the principal reflects how disconnected Walt is from the world around him, highlighting his emotional isolation. Plus, I couldn’t help but laugh when, after the parking lot argument, Jesse sped off and knocked Walt’s box of belongings onto the ground.
In the end, the episode really shines in its introspective moments. The tension between Walt and Skyler, Gus’s subtle manipulation, and Hank’s emotional breakdown—this is where Breaking Bad hits its stride. The show has a special talent for exploring silence and inaction… Walt is in this agonizing waiting state, and the episode perfectly captures this transition, setting the stage for the changes that are coming.
And, of course, I have to mention the symbolic ending: Walt, with a bag of cash on the passenger seat and the “green light” flashing at the traffic light. He’s ready to jump back into the game, and the episode, in impeccable fashion, left me right on the edge of this return. The wait is over.
At around 9 mins how did Mike start the process throwing Walter into a closed door in one shot then it’s open in the next as he’s throwing Walter
Shout by WardVIP 8BlockedParentSpoilers2016-01-14T19:59:52Z
Ah yes, a reminder that walt and jesse were responsible for for the 167 deaths of the plane...